Joel Greenblatt's MSA Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 30,272 shares of MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) worth $5.21 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +5,823 | New Buy | 5,823 | $57.02 |
| Q2 2014 | -5,823 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +27,286 | New Buy | 27,286 | $53.10 |
| Q1 2015 | +288,177 | Add 1056.14% | 315,463 | $49.88 |
| Q2 2015 | -274,856 | Reduce 87.13% | 40,607 | $48.51 |
| Q3 2015 | -40,607 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +40,283 | New Buy | 40,283 | $48.36 |
| Q2 2016 | -40,283 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +9,655 | New Buy | 9,655 | $58.00 |
| Q4 2016 | -9,655 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +35,270 | New Buy | 35,270 | $70.68 |
| Q2 2017 | -35,270 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +27,111 | New Buy | 27,111 | $79.52 |
| Q4 2017 | -27,111 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +14,489 | New Buy | 14,489 | $94.28 |
| Q1 2019 | -6,530 | Reduce 45.07% | 7,959 | $103.40 |
| Q2 2019 | -3,414 | Reduce 42.89% | 4,545 | $105.39 |
| Q3 2019 | -4,545 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +9,294 | New Buy | 9,294 | $114.48 |
| Q3 2020 | -4,803 | Reduce 51.68% | 4,491 | $134.27 |
| Q4 2020 | -4,491 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +6,109 | New Buy | 6,109 | $157.65 |
| Q4 2023 | +3,618 | Add 59.22% | 9,727 | $168.83 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,033 | Add 31.18% | 12,760 | $193.59 |
| Q2 2024 | -1,123 | Reduce 8.80% | 11,637 | $187.69 |
| Q3 2024 | -5,049 | Reduce 43.39% | 6,588 | $177.34 |
| Q4 2024 | -5,351 | Reduce 81.22% | 1,237 | $165.77 |
| Q1 2025 | +6,615 | Add 534.76% | 7,852 | $146.69 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,332 | Add 195.26% | 23,184 | $167.53 |
| Q3 2025 | +7,088 | Add 30.57% | 30,272 | $172.07 |
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 30 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 Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 30,272 shares of MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA), valued at approximately $5.21 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) represents approximately 0.02% 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.