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MSA Safety (MSA) R&D spending by quarter
MSA Safety's R&D spending was $20.0M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +4% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $15.7M (Q1 2025) to $20.0M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $20.0M | +4% | +21% |
| Q2 2026 | $19.2M | +17% | +13% |
| Q1 2026 | $16.4M | +1% | +4% |
| Q4 2025 | $16.2M | -2% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $16.5M | -3% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $17.0M | +8% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $15.7M | — | — |
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 R&D spending?
MSA Safety's R&D spending was $20.0M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +4% from Q2 2026.
How has MSA Safety's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $15.7M (Q1 2025) to $20.0M (Q3 2026).