8-K ·Filed Feb 26, 2026

MSA

MSA Safety Inc
NEUTRAL
Impact 4/10
Horizonmonths Processed7mo ago SEC0000066570-26-000007
8-K context-dependent: Items 8.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

Monitor for actual repurchase activity and timing, as the program provides flexibility but no commitment. The increased authorization signals confidence in cash flow but doesn't change fundamentals.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
MSA ▼ -14.01% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -14.01% · α vs SPY -21.76% · entry $196.02 → $168.55
Entry anchored
Feb 25, 03:59 PM ET
via exchange tick
T+1d
-0.31%
call -0.31% · α +0.14%
$195.41
settled 7mo ago
T+5d
-4.29%
call -4.29% · α -3.16%
$187.61
settled 7mo ago
T+20d
-14.45%
call -14.45% · α -8.05%
$167.69
settled 6mo ago
T+60d
-14.01%
call -14.01% · α -21.76%
$168.55
settled 4mo ago

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Executive Summary

MSA Safety announced a new $500 million share repurchase program, replacing the previous $200 million program. The board did not set a termination date, and repurchases may occur via open market, private transactions, or block trades.

Key Facts

  • MSA Safety approved a new $500 million stock repurchase program
  • Replaces the previous $200 million program authorized in 2024
  • No termination date was set for the new program
  • Repurchases may be made through open market, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, or under Rule 10b5-1 plans
  • The company is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares

Financial Impact

$500 million in potential share repurchases

dilutionshare countcash

Risk Factors

  • Repurchases may not occur as planned due to market conditions or strategic priorities
  • Capital allocation to buybacks could limit investment in growth initiatives

Market Snapshot

Exchange
OTC

Investment Themes

Healthcare & Medical Devices

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000066570-26-000007
Exhibit: exhibit991-sharerepurchase.htm0000066570-26-000007
Document: 0000066570-26-000007-index-headers.html0000066570-26-000007
Document: 0000066570-26-000007-index.html0000066570-26-000007
Document: 0000066570-26-000007.txt0000066570-26-000007
7 reports for MSA
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Aug 12, 2026
7w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$189.77 $182.18▼ −4.00%▼ −2.25%$182.85 (−3.64%)
Aug 11, 2026
7w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$192.96 $184.80▼ −4.23%▼ −3.17%$182.85 (−5.24%)
Jul 9, 2026
12w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$170.61 $194.19▲ +13.82%▲ +11.40%$182.85 (+7.18%)
Jul 9, 2026
12w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$170.61 $194.19▲ +13.82%▲ +11.40%$182.85 (+7.18%)
Jun 12, 2026
15w ago
Insider Buy
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$159.89 $170.61▲ +6.70%▲ +4.92%$182.85 (+14.36%)
Mar 26, 2026
27w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$167.69 $169.85▲ +1.29%▼ −9.38%$182.85 (+9.04%)
Feb 26, 2026
31w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$196.02 $167.69▼ −14.45%▼ −8.05%$182.85 (−6.72%)
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