MSA Safety assumed with a Hold at Jefferies

Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann assumed coverage of MSA Safety (MSA) with a Hold rating and a price target of $180, down from $200. The firm views MSA as “a high-quality name that manufactures safety products” with low-to-mid-single digit revenue growth, but 2026 guidance, estimates and valuation appear about in line with this long-term algorithm, the analyst tells investors.