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MSA Safety’s $503 Million Quarter — Pricing, Productivity & Acquisitions Drive Growth!

MSA Safety reported a second quarter 2026 marked by reported sales growth of 6%, driven by a 3% organic increase combined with favorable currency effects and contributions from recent mergers and acquisitions (M&C). The company’s sales reached $503 million, supported by diversified growth across its product categories, though certain segments faced headwinds influenced by geopolitical tensions. Adjusted earnings per share increased 24% year-over-year to $2.40, reflecting a beneficial mix of revenue growth and margin expansion, with a GAAP gross margin of 49.5%—up significantly from the prior year. This improvement was aided by strategic pricing, productivity gains from the MSA business system, and tariff refunds that contributed roughly 100 basis points to the quarterly gross margin.