NYSE$MSA
MSA Safety Incorporated · Q4 2022 earnings
Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MSA Safety reported record quarterly sales and strong operating performance driven by strength across product portfolio and healthy customer demand.
MSA Safety Incorporated reported record net sales of $443 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of 8% on a reported basis and 11% on a constant currency basis. GAAP operating income was $71 million, or 15.9% of sales, and adjusted operating income was $96 million, or 21.6% of sales. The company recorded GAAP earnings of $51 million or $1.31 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $71 million or $1.80 per diluted share.
- Delivered record net sales of $443 million, an increase of 8% on a reported basis and 11% on a constant currency basis.
- Generated GAAP operating income of $71 million, or 15.9% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $96 million, or 21.6% of sales.
- Recorded GAAP earnings of $51 million or $1.31 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $71 million or $1.80 per diluted share.
- Achieved operating cash flow of $54 million. Free cash flow was $40 million, representing 77% of net income.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MSA · Revenue · Quarterly
$443M
Forward guidance
The company expects to deliver full year growth in the mid-single digits, healthy incremental margins and robust cash flow conversion in 2023.
Tailwinds
- Strong momentum entering 2023.
- Continued demand and growth opportunities across markets.
- Resilient business due to strategic portfolio composition.
- Diverse end markets and geographies.
- Elevated backlog could help cushion an economic slowdown.
Headwinds
- Operating environment expected to remain challenging as we progress through 2023.
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 Q4 2022
+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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