NYSE$MSA
MSA Safety Incorporated · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MSA Safety Incorporated reported third quarter results with revenue growth driven by strength in core products and strategic acquisitions.
MSA Safety Incorporated reported a 12% increase in total revenue to $340 million, driven by core product growth and strategic acquisitions. GAAP earnings were $0.48 per diluted share, while adjusted earnings remained consistent at $0.94 per diluted share. The company's order pace strengthened, but inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints intensified.
- Total revenue increased 12% year-over-year to $340 million, with core product revenue up 19%.
- GAAP operating income was $29 million, or 8.5% of sales, while adjusted operating income was $51 million, or 15.0% of sales.
- GAAP earnings were $0.48 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings were $0.94 per diluted share.
- Operating cash flow increased to $46 million due to strong working capital management.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MSA · Revenue · Quarterly
$340M
Forward guidance
MSA expects ongoing supply challenges to persist for the foreseeable future but remains confident in its ability to strengthen market positions and advance its mission of safety as business conditions continue to improve.
Tailwinds
- Strategic acquisitions in 2021 position the company well for the future.
- Innovative pipeline of new products and services are expected to drive growth.
- Order pace strengthened through the third quarter and demand is intact.
- Book-to-bill ratio was in excess of 1x and backlog is trending at record levels.
- Integration activities are on track and Bacharach's order pace was up strongly in the quarter.
Headwinds
- Ongoing supply challenges are expected to persist.
- Inflationary pressures have intensified.
- Supply chain constraints have intensified.
- Dynamic cost environment is creating challenges.
- Higher backlog due to supply chain issues.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
62%
42 / 68 earnings
Positive
+11.8%
Q1 2017
Best reaction
-8.5%
Q3 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.8% | +3.0% | -2.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.2% | +2.7% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.0% | -4.1% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.0% | +0.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.2% | -2.0% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.5% | -1.4% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.7% | -3.4% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.4% | -2.6% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.7% | +1.9% | +4.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +7.6% | +6.5% | +12.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | +7.8% | +5.6% | +8.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +2.1% | +3.4% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.1% | +2.7% | -5.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +11.0% | +13.4% | +20.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.5% | -0.6% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.0% | -2.4% | +6.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.9% | -0.5% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.9% | -4.1% | -2.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.3% | -0.4% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.0% | +2.1% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.5% | +0.2% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -6.0% | -3.0% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.7% | +2.3% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +8.0% | +8.2% | +14.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.7% | -7.9% | -31.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.5% | +3.5% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.9% | -3.2% | -8.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.1% | +2.0% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.7% | +2.4% | -1.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +9.9% | +7.8% | +8.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -1.1% | -2.5% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.4% | +7.7% | +4.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.2% | +0.6% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -7.5% | -9.4% | -8.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +11.8% | +7.6% | +9.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.3% | +3.5% | -1.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.5% | +2.0% | +13.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.2% | -2.9% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -8.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +10.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.8% | — | — |
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