Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings per Share

Amounts attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated common shareholders:
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2024		2023		2022
Net income	$	284,967	$	58,583	$	179,630
Preferred stock dividends	(41)		(41)		(41)
Net income available to common equity	284,926		58,542		179,589
Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(24)		(26)		(30)
Net income available to common shareholders	$	284,902	$	58,516	$	179,559
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	39,371		39,307		39,232
Stock options and other stock-based awards	164		166		175
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	39,535		39,473		39,407
Antidilutive stock-based awards	—		—		—
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	7.24	$	1.49	$	4.58
Diluted	$	7.21	$	1.48	$	4.56