MSA Safety (MSA)
Industrials
Security & Protection Services
190.30 $
Closing price · As of: 31. Jul 2026
Who owns MSA Safety (MSA)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 93.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 95.1%.
Ownership Structure
Institutional ownership
Share of the stock held by institutional investors (funds, banks, insurers) according to regulatory filings.
95.1%
Float
Share of stock freely tradable on the market — not locked up in the hands of founders, insiders, or major shareholders.
93.7%
Short % of float
Shares sold short as a percentage of the freely tradable float — high values signal many bets on falling prices.
3.7%
Shares Outstanding
Total number of shares issued. Price times share count gives market cap.
39Mio.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 9.82 | 3,792,712 | +2.2 | 12/31/2025 |
| BlackRock Inc | 8.42 | 3,251,717 | +2.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.77 | 1,842,263 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. | 4.60 | 1,776,282 | -2.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.41 | 1,703,783 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.99 | 1,538,690 | -3.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| APG Asset Management | 3.88 | 1,497,591 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Apg All Pensions Group | 3.88 | 1,497,591 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 3.20 | 1,236,484 | +0.0 | 05/29/2026 |
| Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv | 3.19 | 1,231,433 | +0.3 | 04/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Data as of: July 31, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.