MSA Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how MSA performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MSA sees a -0.03% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.39% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.35%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
MSA Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
499.70M
0.88%
15.49%
Gross Margin
46.91%
-2.43%
-2.17%
Operating Margin
23.59%
4.29%
6.69%
Net Margin
17.60%
14.06%
14.29%
EPS
2.22
16.23%
31.36%
No Data Available
MSA Earnings Analysis
MSA Safety Inc Corporation (MSA.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Fourth Quarter Sales Growth: Sales for the fourth quarter reached $500 million, reflecting a 1% increase on a reported basis and a 2% organic growth compared to the prior year.
Operating Margin Improvement: Adjusted operating margin improved to 24%, up 70 basis points year over year, driven by effective SG&A management and lower variable compensation expenses.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter were $2.25, representing a 9% increase over the prior year, attributed to higher operating profit and lower interest expenses.
Free Cash Flow Achievement: Free cash flow for the fourth quarter was $93 million, achieving a conversion rate of 105%, supported by higher earnings and improved working capital efficiency.
Earnings Per Share Growth: For the full year, adjusted diluted earnings per share were $7.70, up 10% compared to the previous year, demonstrating strong capital-efficient growth.
Negative
Sales Growth Slowdown: Sales growth for the full year was only 1% on a reported basis and 2% on an organic basis, significantly lower than the anticipated mid single-digit growth, indicating a slowdown in demand.
PPE Sales Decline: Industrial PPE sales experienced a mid single-digit decline for the year, with double-digit contraction in other PPE sales, reflecting weakness in the industrial market.
Gross Profit Margin Decline: Gross profit margin in the fourth quarter decreased by 120 basis points to 46.9%, primarily due to inflation and a challenging project mix, highlighting pressure on profitability.
Free Cash Flow Decline: Free cash flow for the full year was $242 million, a significant drop from $397 million in the prior year, indicating reduced cash generation capabilities amid operational challenges.
Organic Sales Growth Outlook: The company expects low single-digit organic sales growth in 2025, which is a stark contrast to the previous year's performance and suggests ongoing headwinds in the market.
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MSA Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: MSA Safety Q4 2024 earnings beat estimates, stock rises
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The earnings call presents a mixed outlook. While there is growth in order dynamics and product development, concerns about supply chain challenges, competitive pressures, and foreign exchange risks are evident. Financial performance shows slight improvement, with increased earnings per share and operating margin. However, margin pressure and cash flow risks persist. The Q&A indicates potential deferred ordering and uncertainty in international margins. The shareholder return plan is positive, with dividends and share repurchases. Overall, the mixed financial results, combined with external risks, suggest a neutral stock price movement in the short term.
