Latest Period
Q1 2026
Security Snapshot
MSA Safety Inc - Common Stock (MSA) Institutional Ownership
CUSIP: 553498106
13F Institutional Holders and Ownership History from Q1 2014 to Q1 2026
Institutions Reporting
433
Shares (Excl. Options)
33,887,001
Price
$163.95
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- Type / Class
- Equity / Common Stock
- Symbol
- MSA on NYSE
- Shares outstanding
- 38,781,055
- Price per share
- $173.21
- All holders as of 31 Mar 2026
- Q1 2026
- Total 13F shares
- 33,887,001
- Total reported value
- $5,520,116,725
- % of total 13F portfolios
- 0.01%
- Share change
- -175,954
- Value change
- -$25,929,970
- Number of holders
- 433
- Price from insider filings
- $173.21
Reported Shares, Excluding Options vs Price
Reported Value, Excluding Options
Total Investors
Quick Takeaways
- MSA - MSA Safety Inc - Common Stock is tracked under CUSIP 553498106.
- 433 institutions reported positions in Q1 2026.
- 3 significant owners is listed from Schedule 13D/13G reporting.
What Changed
- Holder count moved from 404 to 433 between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
- Reported value moved from $5,481,773,142 to $5,520,116,725.
Why This Matters
- You can quickly see who holds this security, then open quarter and manager detail pages for full evidence.
- 13F and Schedule 13D/13G sections are kept together so you can cross-check institutional and beneficial ownership context.
Source Evidence
Source: SEC Form 13F
Open SEC Evidence
Latest holder context comes from 433 institutions filings for Q1 2026.
Investment Quick Answers
What is CUSIP 553498106?
CUSIP 553498106 identifies MSA - MSA Safety Inc - Common Stock in SEC 13F datasets.
Where can I see the latest institutional holders?
Review the Q1 2026 holders report and the ownership history table below.
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Recent Quarterly Holder Reports
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Significant Owners of MSA Safety Inc - Common Stock (MSA) based on Schedule 13D/G filings
| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.1% | $325,537,480 | 1,985,590 | Vanguard Capital Management | 31 Mar 2026 | |||
| APG Asset Management US Inc. | 4.8% | $288,795,392 | 1,883,612 | APG Asset Management US Inc. | 31 Dec 2024 | |||
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 4.6% | -8% | $315,240,242 | -$32,391,734 | 1,808,296 | -9.3% | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 30 Jun 2025 |
As of 31 Mar 2026, 433 institutional investors reported holding 33,887,001 shares of MSA Safety Inc - Common Stock (MSA). This represents 87% of the company’s total 38,781,055 outstanding shares.
Top 25 Institutional Shareholders
The largest institutional shareholders of MSA Safety Inc - Common Stock (MSA) together control 60% of the company’s outstanding shares — a level of ownership often associated with strong institutional conviction and long‑term capital commitment.
| Institution | Ownership % | Shares Held | Share Change % | Portfolio % | Holdings Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 8.4% | 3,251,717 | +2.3% | 0.01% | $533,118,997 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.8% | 1,842,263 | 0% | 0.02% | $302,039,019 |
| Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. | 4.6% | 1,776,282 | -2% | 4.8% | $291,221,434 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 1,703,783 | 0% | 0.01% | $279,335,223 |
| STATE STREET CORP | 4% | 1,538,690 | -3.9% | 0.01% | $252,268,226 |
| APG Asset Management N.V. | 3.9% | 1,497,591 | 0% | 0.68% | $213,096,723 |
| COOKE & BIELER LP | 2.2% | 845,488 | -6% | 1.6% | $138,617,758 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 2% | 759,692 | -21% | 0.01% | $122,074,907 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 2% | 758,344 | -0.83% | 0.03% | $124,323,744 |
| M&G PLC | 1.8% | 698,002 | -4.2% | 0.59% | $114,472,328 |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 1.8% | 697,186 | -1.3% | 0.02% | $114,303,752 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.8% | 692,020 | +5.4% | 0.01% | $113,483,028 |
| T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 1.8% | 685,740 | -6.8% | 0.08% | $112,428,000 |
| FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT INC /WI/ | 1.8% | 678,986 | -5.1% | 1.4% | $111,319,755 |
| Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC | 1.7% | 664,812 | -11% | 2.2% | $108,995,850 |
| Champlain Investment Partners, LLC | 1.7% | 641,879 | -40% | 1.3% | $105,236,062 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 1.6% | 625,757 | -0.18% | 0.07% | $102,592,760 |
| Channing Capital Management, LLC | 1.6% | 607,419 | -3% | 2.6% | $99,586,345 |
| Madison Asset Management, LLC | 1.5% | 588,568 | +3.6% | 1.2% | $96,495,651 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | 1.4% | 533,504 | +18% | 0.02% | $87,467,981 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 1.2% | 455,180 | +13% | 0% | $74,626,939 |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 1.1% | 444,963 | +75% | 0.02% | $72,492,591 |
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | 1.1% | 442,840 | +1.4% | 0.05% | $72,603,618 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1.1% | 427,052 | +3.4% | 0.01% | $70,015,175 |
| Invesco Ltd. | 1.1% | 417,064 | -4.5% | 0.01% | $68,377,586 |
Institutional Holders of MSA Safety Inc - Common Stock (MSA) across Reporting Periods
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 33,887,001 | $5,520,116,725 | -$25,929,970 | $163.95 | 433 |
| 2025 Q4 | 34,418,775 | $5,481,773,142 | -$107,148,797 | $160.14 | 404 |
| 2025 Q3 | 34,984,592 | $5,976,891,924 | -$184,399,466 | $172.07 | 400 |
| 2025 Q2 | 36,079,963 | $5,999,062,142 | +$506,120,029 | $167.53 | 385 |
| 2025 Q1 | 33,084,105 | $4,834,137,368 | +$28,147,400 | $146.69 | 375 |
| 2024 Q4 | 32,944,454 | $5,450,585,997 | +$106,393,478 | $165.77 | 370 |
| 2024 Q3 | 32,266,885 | $5,651,516,267 | -$8,759,056 | $177.34 | 374 |
| 2024 Q2 | 32,295,704 | $6,002,394,256 | +$43,594,693 | $187.69 | 365 |
| 2024 Q1 | 32,005,956 | $6,127,257,804 | +$66,674,083 | $193.59 | 363 |
| 2023 Q4 | 31,836,384 | $5,302,771,243 | +$81,289,579 | $168.83 | 348 |
| 2023 Q3 | 31,312,288 | $4,936,522,294 | -$66,546,087 | $157.65 | 306 |
| 2023 Q2 | 30,604,513 | $5,261,642,648 | +$241,820,004 | $173.96 | 275 |
| 2023 Q1 | 30,581,582 | $4,036,787,731 | -$29,764,381 | $133.50 | 267 |
| 2022 Q4 | 30,758,133 | $4,432,430,282 | +$43,367,801 | $144.19 | 266 |
| 2022 Q3 | 30,549,584 | $3,349,946,860 | -$81,183,351 | $109.28 | 242 |
| 2022 Q2 | 30,380,881 | $3,655,947,555 | -$34,191,510 | $121.07 | 249 |
| 2022 Q1 | 30,783,073 | $4,028,106,624 | +$22,759,736 | $132.70 | 249 |
| 2021 Q4 | 30,591,029 | $4,537,426,266 | -$11,093,261 | $150.96 | 260 |
| 2021 Q3 | 30,646,555 | $4,378,940,400 | -$7,393,620 | $145.70 | 265 |
| 2021 Q2 | 30,660,711 | $4,964,026,136 | -$32,328,299 | $165.58 | 263 |
| 2021 Q1 | 30,899,669 | $4,540,061,774 | -$21,983,226 | $150.02 | 270 |
| 2020 Q4 | 30,965,874 | $4,531,889,943 | +$44,211,596 | $149.39 | 264 |
| 2020 Q3 | 30,494,853 | $4,043,078,588 | +$38,363,281 | $134.17 | 252 |
| 2020 Q2 | 30,284,391 | $3,437,170,705 | -$53,227,199 | $114.44 | 255 |
| 2020 Q1 | 30,744,150 | $3,110,726,651 | +$35,442,166 | $101.20 | 223 |
| 2019 Q4 | 30,343,898 | $3,832,738,204 | +$53,367,546 | $126.36 | 241 |
| 2019 Q3 | 29,894,415 | $3,261,869,096 | +$27,421,835 | $109.11 | 218 |
| 2019 Q2 | 29,651,465 | $3,123,353,788 | +$122,062,899 | $105.39 | 227 |
| 2019 Q1 | 28,757,643 | $2,973,629,762 | +$55,841,224 | $103.40 | 242 |
| 2018 Q4 | 28,259,515 | $2,663,986,835 | +$30,254,980 | $94.27 | 227 |
| 2018 Q3 | 27,894,306 | $2,967,918,775 | +$28,181,418 | $106.44 | 209 |
| 2018 Q2 | 27,678,830 | $2,666,613,421 | +$79,273,244 | $96.34 | 226 |
| 2018 Q1 | 26,892,087 | $2,238,610,010 | +$49,416,808 | $83.24 | 216 |
| 2017 Q4 | 26,440,151 | $2,049,271,489 | +$23,716,991 | $77.52 | 226 |
| 2017 Q3 | 26,094,991 | $2,075,560,069 | +$25,804,333 | $79.51 | 221 |
| 2017 Q2 | 25,744,790 | $2,089,578,939 | +$182,417,418 | $81.17 | 212 |
| 2017 Q1 | 24,031,196 | $1,698,974,836 | +$246,255,391 | $70.69 | 197 |
| 2016 Q4 | 23,564,864 | $1,633,733,171 | +$46,511,137 | $69.33 | 185 |
| 2016 Q3 | 22,921,443 | $1,329,718,957 | +$9,256,897 | $58.04 | 168 |
| 2016 Q2 | 22,818,442 | $1,198,900,915 | -$8,419,065 | $52.53 | 169 |
| 2016 Q1 | 23,243,704 | $1,123,840,000 | -$2,492,540 | $48.35 | 160 |
| 2015 Q4 | 23,330,456 | $1,014,180,281 | -$2,235,617 | $43.47 | 167 |
| 2015 Q3 | 23,377,069 | $934,387,227 | +$16,139,235 | $39.97 | 175 |
| 2015 Q2 | 22,877,950 | $1,109,788,928 | +$9,823,596 | $48.51 | 162 |
| 2015 Q1 | 22,663,455 | $1,129,921,643 | -$17,944,221 | $49.88 | 155 |
| 2014 Q4 | 22,989,783 | $1,219,808,614 | -$28,937,416 | $53.09 | 153 |
| 2014 Q3 | 23,535,873 | $1,162,672,660 | +$8,329,886 | $49.40 | 158 |
| 2014 Q2 | 23,454,839 | $1,348,183,838 | +$23,987,528 | $57.48 | 159 |
| 2014 Q1 | 22,680,068 | $1,292,618,241 | +$1,292,618,238 | $57.00 | 150 |