MSA Safety Inc (MSA) Stock Split History

MSA Safety Inc has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on April 26, 1977 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of MSA owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on January 29, 2004 on a 3-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased MSA stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on MSA Safety Inc's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of MSA Safety Inc's stock splits, view the table below:

MSA stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
2004-01-29	3 - for - 1
2000-05-25	3 - for - 1
1985-09-11	2 - for - 1
1980-05-16	2 - for - 1
1977-04-26	2 - for - 1

Will MSA Safety Inc Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. MSA Safety Inc has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when MSA stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by MSA Safety Inc's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.

Stock Splits of Industry Leaders

Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
MSA	2004-01-29	3 - for - 1
BRC	2005-01-03	2 - for - 1
GEO	2017-04-25	3 - for - 2
GEO	2017-04-25	3 - for - 2
CXW	2007-07-09	2 - for - 1
CXW	2007-07-09	2 - for - 1
NSSC	2022-01-05	2 - for - 1
SNT	2004-08-01	21 - for - 20