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MSA Safety (MSA) operating margin by quarter
MSA Safety's operating margin was 16.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -5.8 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 16.4% (Q3 2026) to 22.3% (Q4 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 16.4% | -5.8 pts | -3.7 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 22.2% | +2.2 pts | +4.1 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 20.1% | -2.2 pts | +1.6 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 22.3% | +2.2 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 20.1% | +2.0 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 18.1% | -0.3 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 18.5% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
MSA Safety, Q3 2026: revenue $536M (+14% year over year), operating margin 16.4%, net earnings $58.4M, operating cash flow $82.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is MSA Safety's operating margin?
MSA Safety's operating margin was 16.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -5.8 pts from Q2 2026.
How has MSA Safety's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 16.4% (Q3 2026) to 22.3% (Q4 2025).