MSA Safety (MSA) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

MSA Safety (MSA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.59 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.61 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non- recurring items. MSA Safety shares have lost about 7.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of -6%. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 5.66%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of safety products would post earnings of $2.22 per shar ...