05-09-2026, 01:04 PM
MSA Safety Announces 56 Consecutive Years of Annual Dividend Increases
May 04, 2026
PITTSBURGH, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today approved the company's 56th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend from $0.53 per common share to $0.54 per common share. The change reflects a 2% increase in the quarterly dividend and a 2% increase in 2026 dividends per common share compared to 2025. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026.
"Our 56th consecutive annual dividend increase reflects MSA's ability to consistently generate strong free cash flow as well as our balanced and disciplined approach to capital allocation," said Julie Beck, MSA Safety Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "With a strong balance sheet, we remain committed to investing in the business to support the execution of our Accelerate growth strategy, including investing for organic growth, pursuing strategic M&A, and returning cash to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends."
May 04, 2026
PITTSBURGH, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today approved the company's 56th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend from $0.53 per common share to $0.54 per common share. The change reflects a 2% increase in the quarterly dividend and a 2% increase in 2026 dividends per common share compared to 2025. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026.
"Our 56th consecutive annual dividend increase reflects MSA's ability to consistently generate strong free cash flow as well as our balanced and disciplined approach to capital allocation," said Julie Beck, MSA Safety Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "With a strong balance sheet, we remain committed to investing in the business to support the execution of our Accelerate growth strategy, including investing for organic growth, pursuing strategic M&A, and returning cash to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends."