MSA Safety Incorporporated (NYSE:MSA) reported a stronger first quarter of fiscal 2026, with management citing resilient demand in the Americas, improved margins and continued execution of its Accelerate strategy, while also noting pressure in Europe and the Middle East.
On the company’s earnings call, President and CEO Steven Blanco said first-quarter consolidated reported sales rose 10%, including 3% organic growth, and adjusted earnings per share increased 18% year over year to $1.99. Blanco said the company’s diversified portfolio helped offset weaker conditions in some international markets.
