Joel Greenblatt's MSA Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 47,321 shares of MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) worth $7.58 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a strategic position in MSA, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 288,177 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 274,856 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +17,049 | Add 56.32% | 47,321 | $160.14 |
| Q3 2025 | +7,088 | Add 30.57% | 30,272 | $172.07 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,332 | Add 195.26% | 23,184 | $167.53 |
| Q1 2025 | +6,615 | Add 534.76% | 7,852 | $146.69 |
| Q4 2024 | -5,351 | Reduce 81.22% | 1,237 | $165.77 |
| Q3 2024 | -5,049 | Reduce 43.39% | 6,588 | $177.34 |
| Q2 2024 | -1,123 | Reduce 8.80% | 11,637 | $187.69 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,033 | Add 31.18% | 12,760 | $193.59 |
| Q4 2023 | +3,618 | Add 59.22% | 9,727 | $168.83 |
| Q3 2023 | +6,109 | New Buy | 6,109 | $157.65 |
| Q4 2020 | -4,491 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -4,803 | Reduce 51.68% | 4,491 | $134.27 |
| Q2 2020 | +9,294 | New Buy | 9,294 | $114.48 |
| Q3 2019 | -4,545 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -3,414 | Reduce 42.89% | 4,545 | $105.39 |
| Q1 2019 | -6,530 | Reduce 45.07% | 7,959 | $103.40 |
| Q4 2018 | +14,489 | New Buy | 14,489 | $94.28 |
| Q4 2017 | -27,111 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +27,111 | New Buy | 27,111 | $79.52 |
| Q2 2017 | -35,270 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +35,270 | New Buy | 35,270 | $70.68 |
| Q4 2016 | -9,655 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +9,655 | New Buy | 9,655 | $58.00 |
| Q2 2016 | -40,283 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +40,283 | New Buy | 40,283 | $48.36 |
| Q3 2015 | -40,607 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -274,856 | Reduce 87.13% | 40,607 | $48.51 |
| Q1 2015 | +288,177 | Add 1056.14% | 315,463 | $49.88 |
| Q4 2014 | +27,286 | New Buy | 27,286 | $53.10 |
| Q2 2014 | -5,823 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +5,823 | New Buy | 5,823 | $57.02 |
Joel Greenblatt's MSA Safety Incorporated Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) in Q1 2014, acquiring 5,823 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) for 31 quarters since Q1 2014.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) was in Q1 2015, adding 315,463 shares worth $15.74 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 47,321 shares of MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA), valued at approximately $7.58 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) represents approximately 0.03% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) was 315,463 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2015.