MSA Safety (MSA) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - MSA Safety reported revenue of $474.12 million for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a 2.5% increase year-over-year and a 6.3% surprise over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $446.01 million [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $1.93, down from $2.01 in the same quarter last year, with a positive surprise of 9.66% over the consensus estimate of $1.76 [1] Revenue Performance - Net sales in the Fire Service category reached $163.31 million, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of $160.68 million [4] - Industrial PPE and Other category net sales were $116.98 million, surpassing the average estimate of $114.28 million [4] - Detection category net sales amounted to $193.84 million, significantly above the two-analyst average estimate of $166.33 million [4] Stock Performance - MSA Safety's shares have returned -0.3% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by 0.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance compared to the broader market in the near term [3]