MSA Safety Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

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Second Quarter 2026 HighlightsAchieved quarterly net sales of $503 million, a 6% GAAP increase and a 3% organic increase year-over-yearGenerated GAAP operating income of $112 million, or 22.2% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $121 million, or 24.1% of salesRecorded GAAP net income of $86 million, or $2.23 per diluted share, an increase of 40% year-over-year, and adjusted earnings of $93 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, an increase of 24% year-over-yearGenerated free cash flow of $83 million and returned $47 million of capital to shareholders via share repurchases and dividend payments Announced the acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security for ~$555 million, which closed in July, and raised annual dividend for 56th consecutive yearPITTSBURGH, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global provider of advanced industrial safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026."I want to thank the MSA team for their disciplined execution across our business in the second quarter," said Steve Blanco, President and Chief Executive Officer of MSA Safety. "We delivered strong operating performance through the continued advancement of our Accelerate strategy. We also announced the acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security, which closed in early July and adds a highly complementary business that builds on the strength of our existing fixed detection platform while expanding our addressable market opportunity."Financial HighlightsThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,(In millions, except per sharedata and percentages)20262025% Change (a)20262025% Change (a)Net Sales$ 503.3$ 474.16 %$ 967.0$ 895.58 %GAAPOperating income112.085.930 %205.0163.625 %% of Net sales22.2 %18.1 %410 bps21.2 %18.3 %290 bpsNet income86.262.837 %157.5122.429 %Diluted EPS2.231.5940 %4.053.1031 %Non-GAAPAdjusted EBITDA$ 136.4$ 116.517 %$ 252.7$ 218.016 %% of Net sales27.1 %24.6 %250 bps26.1 %24.3 %180 bpsAdjusted operating income121.1101.419 %222.2188.918 %% of Net sales24.1 %21.4 %270 bps23.0 %21.1 %190 bpsAdjusted earnings93.175.923 %170.5142.420 %Adjusted diluted EPS2....

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