MSA Safety (MNESP) Research & Development (2009 - 2026)
MSA Safety's (MNESP) quarterly Research & Development came in at $19.2 million in Q2 2026, up 12.7% year-over-year from $17.0 million in Q2 2025, and up 17.11% quarter-over-quarter from $16.4 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
MSA Safety (MNESP) Research & Development (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
MSA Safety has disclosed Research & Development across 18 years of filings, most recently posting $19.2 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 12.7% year-over-year to $19.2 million; the TTM figure through Jun 2026 stood at $68.2 million (up 3.0% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $65.3 million, down 1.78% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $19.2 million for Q2 2026 at MSA Safety, up from $16.4 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $19.2 million in Q2 2026 to a low of $13.3 million in Q1 2022.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $16.2 million, with a median of $16.3 million recorded in 2025.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development soared 36.35% in 2023 and fell 11.8% in 2024.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $14.0 million in 2022, then soared by 36.35% to $19.1 million in 2023, then decreased by 11.8% to $16.8 million in 2024, then declined by 4.0% to $16.2 million in 2025, then advanced by 18.55% to $19.2 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $19.2 million in Q2 2026, $16.4 million in Q1 2026, and $16.2 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snap-on | 19.56 Bn | 17.91 Bn | 635.20 Mn | - |
| 2 | Lincoln Electric Holdings | 14.94 Bn | 14.69 Bn | 449.00 Mn | - |
| 3 | Stanley Black & Decker | 13.99 Bn | 13.39 Bn | 1.31 Bn | - |
| 4 | Esab | 4.52 Bn | 4.30 Bn | 307.21 Mn | - |
| 5 | Vontier | 4.47 Bn | 4.20 Bn | 365.00 Mn | 35.10 Mn |
| 6 | Brady | 4.17 Bn | 3.98 Bn | 231.13 Mn | 22.90 Mn |
| 7 | Kennametal | 2.27 Bn | 2.17 Bn | 433.56 Mn | - |
| 8 | Enerpac Tool | 1.87 Bn | 1.76 Bn | 88.78 Mn | - |
| 9 | MSA Safety | 1.45 Bn | 1.25 Bn | 249.29 Mn | 19.15 Mn |
| 10 | Lakeland Industries | 110.06 Mn | 92.64 Mn | 14.89 Mn | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 19.15 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 16.36 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 16.16 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 16.52 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 17.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 15.67 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 16.83 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 16.71 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 17.07 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 15.92 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 19.08 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 17.68 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 15.99 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 15.23 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 14.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 14.42 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 15.27 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 13.33 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 15.64 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 14.95 Mn |