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Mercury Systems (MRCY)


Market Price (2/13/2026): $79.69 | Market Cap: $4.7 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

Mercury Systems (MRCY)


Market Price (2/13/2026): $79.69
Market Cap: $4.7 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -17%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -0.3 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 0.0%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Advanced Aviation & Space. Themes include Software Security, Show more.
  Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 39x
2   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.7%
3   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.9%
4   Key risks
MRCY key risks include [1] an inability to achieve sustained profitability, Show more.
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Advanced Aviation & Space. Themes include Software Security, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -17%
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -0.3 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 0.0%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 39x
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.7%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.9%
7 Key risks
MRCY key risks include [1] an inability to achieve sustained profitability, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Mercury Systems (MRCY) stock has gained about 5% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Q1 Fiscal Year 2026 Results: Mercury Systems reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 on November 4, 2025, which exceeded analyst expectations. The company demonstrated solid year-over-year growth in its backlog, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA, indicating robust operational performance.

2. Authorization of a Share Repurchase Program: On November 3, 2025, Mercury Systems' Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $200 million of its outstanding common stock. This move can signal management confidence in the company's valuation and can be accretive to earnings per share, often positively influencing stock price.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.7% change in MRCY stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 3.3% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)103120252122026Change
Stock Price ($)77.4180.253.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9129433.3%
P/S Multiple5.05.10.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5959-0.5%
Cumulative Contribution3.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MRCY3.7% 
Market (SPY)-0.1%41.9%
Sector (XLI)11.4%46.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 52.6% change in MRCY stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 45.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120252122026Change
Stock Price ($)52.5980.2552.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8879436.2%
P/S Multiple3.55.145.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5959-1.1%
Cumulative Contribution52.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MRCY52.6% 
Market (SPY)8.1%44.1%
Sector (XLI)14.1%46.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 92.5% change in MRCY stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 78.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120252122026Change
Stock Price ($)41.6980.2592.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8599439.8%
P/S Multiple2.85.178.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5859-1.9%
Cumulative Contribution92.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MRCY92.5% 
Market (SPY)14.2%28.0%
Sector (XLI)26.1%32.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 60.5% change in MRCY stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 79.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120232122026Change
Stock Price ($)49.9880.2560.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)991943-4.9%
P/S Multiple2.85.179.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5659-5.9%
Cumulative Contribution60.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MRCY60.5% 
Market (SPY)73.8%30.3%
Sector (XLI)77.0%36.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MRCY Return-37%-19%-18%15%74%10%-9%
Peers Return5%-6%32%26%66%15%217%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%1%85%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MRCY Win Rate42%58%42%50%58%50% 
Peers Win Rate50%40%58%68%62%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%100% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MRCY Max Drawdown-49%-26%-30%-28%-6%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-14%-20%-8%-10%-10%-0% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CW, HEI, KTOS, TDY, LHX. See MRCY Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 2/12/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventMRCYS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-64.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven179.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven927 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-34.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven37 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-41.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven70.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven121 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-84.5%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven544.3%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven710 days1,480 days

Compare to CW, HEI, KTOS, TDY, LHX

In The Past

Mercury Systems's stock fell -64.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/1/2021. A -64.2% loss requires a 179.6% gain to breakeven.

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About Mercury Systems (MRCY)

Mercury Systems, Inc., a technology company, engages in the manufacture and sale of components, products, modules, and subsystems for aerospace and defense industries in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company's products and solutions are deployed in approximately 300 programs with 25 defense contractors and commercial aviation customers. It offers components, including power amplifiers and limiters, switches, oscillators, filters, equalizers, digital and analog converters, chips, monolithic microwave integrated circuits, and memory and storage devices; modules and sub-assemblies, such as embedded processing modules and boards, switch fabric boards, digital receiver boards, multi-chip modules, integrated radio frequency and microwave multi-function assemblies, tuners, and transceivers, as well as graphics and video processing, and Ethernet and input-output boards; and integrated subsystems. The company also designs and develops digital radio frequency memory units for various modern electronic warfare applications; radar environment simulation and test systems for defense and intelligence applications; and signals intelligence payloads and EO/IR technologies for small UAV platforms, as well as onboard UAV processor systems for real-time wide area motion imagery. In addition, it designs, markets, and sells products intended to protect electronic systems that are critical to national security. The company was formerly known as Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Mercury Systems, Inc. in November 2012. Mercury Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.

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  • Mercury Systems is like the Intel Inside for advanced military and aerospace computing systems.
  • Mercury Systems is like a specialized NVIDIA for ruggedized defense and radar processing applications.

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  • Mission Computing Solutions: Provides rugged, high-performance, and secure embedded computing systems for aerospace and defense applications.
  • RF and Microwave Subsystems: Delivers advanced radio frequency, microwave, and millimeter-wave components and subsystems for electronic warfare, radar, and communications.
  • Sensor and Digital Processing: Offers high-speed digital signal processing and general-purpose processing modules for critical sensor data acquisition and analysis.
  • Secure Processing Solutions: Develops trusted, embedded security technologies to protect critical data and systems in defense computing environments.

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Mercury Systems (MRCY) sells primarily to other companies and directly to the U.S. government, not to individuals. Its advanced processing, RF/microwave, and trusted mission-critical capabilities are integrated into larger platforms and systems within the defense and aerospace sectors.

Its major customers include:

  • The U.S. Government (as a direct customer for certain programs and as the ultimate end-user through prime contractors)
  • Major defense prime contractors, which utilize Mercury Systems' technologies in their defense systems and platforms. These include, but are not limited to:
    • Lockheed Martin (Symbol: LMT)
    • RTX Corporation (Symbol: RTX)
    • Northrop Grumman (Symbol: NOC)
    • Boeing (Symbol: BA)
    • General Dynamics (Symbol: GD)
    • L3Harris Technologies (Symbol: LHX)

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William L. Ballhaus, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

William L. Ballhaus was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mercury Systems in 2023, having served as interim President and CEO since June 2023. He has extensive experience across the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors, including multiple CEO roles. Prior to joining Mercury, he was Chairman and CEO of Blackboard Inc., an EdTech company, from 2016 until its merger with Anthology in 2021. He also served as CEO and President of SRA International, Inc. from 2011 to 2015, leading its merger with CSC's federal business to create CSRA. From 2008 to 2010, he was CEO and President of DynCorp International. Mr. Ballhaus has held senior leadership positions at BAE Systems, Boeing, and Hughes. He founded MilestoneRoad Partners, a business consulting firm, in 2021. He also serves as a senior advisor at PSG, a private equity firm focused on the software industry, and as Executive Chairman at Catalis and Elite, and on the Board of Directors of Qmulos, which are private company boards.

David Farnsworth, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

David Farnsworth was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mercury Systems in July 2023, bringing decades of experience as a financial executive in the defense technology sector. Before Mercury Systems, he served as CFO of HawkEye 360 from April 2020 to July 2023. Prior to that, Mr. Farnsworth held several leadership positions at Raytheon from 2007 to April 2020, including Vice President and CFO of its Integrated Defense Systems business, CFO of its Intelligence, Information and Services segment, and CFO of its Technical Services business.

Stuart Kupinsky, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Stuart Kupinsky serves as Mercury's Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, overseeing the company's legal strategy, including M&A, intellectual property, and enterprise contracts. His previous roles include Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for several public and private technology companies, such as Blackboard Inc., through its sale to Anthology Inc., and Tekelec, Inc., which was sold to Oracle. He also served as Chief Counsel for FirstNet, a government agency, and as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice.

Steve Ratner, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Steve Ratner joined Mercury Systems as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in May 2022, bringing over 20 years of human resources leadership experience. Before Mercury, he was Vice President of Human Resources for Raytheon Missiles & Defense, and earlier, Vice President of Human Resources and Security at Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems.

Tod Brindlinger, Senior Vice President, Operations

Tod Brindlinger was appointed Senior Vice President of Operations at Mercury Systems in June 2024. He possesses over 30 years of leadership experience in various areas including business development, operations, engineering, supply chain, and quality. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Global Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain in L3Harris Technologies' Commercial Aerospace Sector. His career also includes executive positions at Paradigm Precision, Ducommun, and United Technologies Corporation.

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Here are the key risks to Mercury Systems (MRCY):
  1. Reliance on U.S. Government Defense Spending and Contracts: Mercury Systems is highly dependent on defense electronics programs funded by the U.S. government, making it vulnerable to potential termination, reductions, and delays in government spending. The company also faces significant risks associated with the execution of contracts, particularly fixed-price development programs, which have historically led to margin pressure and financial losses.
  2. Financial Vulnerabilities and Challenges in Achieving Consistent Profitability: Despite experiencing revenue growth, Mercury Systems has reported net losses for multiple consecutive years, highlighting ongoing difficulties in achieving sustained profitability. The company's operational expenses, including restructuring charges, have further strained its margins. Additionally, past allegations of improper revenue recognition practices and financial misrepresentation have led to shareholder lawsuits, raising concerns about financial transparency and stability.
  3. Highly Competitive Market and Rapid Technological Changes: Mercury Systems operates within a intensely competitive aerospace and defense market, characterized by rapid technological advancements and evolving industry standards. To maintain its competitive edge against larger competitors with greater resources, the company must continuously invest in research and development to innovate and adapt to new customer demands.

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The increasing penetration of hyperscale commercial cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data analytics platforms (e.g., from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) into defense systems, including tactical edge applications, poses an emerging threat. While Mercury Systems specializes in rugged, secure, and SWaP-optimized (Size, Weight, and Power) embedded processing solutions for mission-critical aerospace and defense environments, the Department of Defense's push for initiatives like Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) emphasizes cloud-like architectures and the rapid deployment of AI/ML capabilities. If hyperscale providers or their partners can adapt their commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies to meet defense requirements for security, ruggedization, and performance at the tactical edge—potentially offering faster innovation cycles and lower costs—it could disrupt demand for Mercury's highly specialized and often custom-engineered hardware and software solutions by shifting procurement priorities and architectural paradigms.

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Mercury Systems (MRCY) operates within the aerospace and defense industry, providing mission-critical processing power, open-architecture computer hardware and software, secure embedded processing modules and subsystems, avionics mission computers and displays, rugged secure computer servers, and trusted microelectronics components.

The company estimates its overall addressable market to be approximately $40 billion, primarily within the defense electronics systems sector.

More specifically, the addressable markets for Mercury Systems' main products and services are sized as follows:

  • Defense Cybersecurity: Projected to reach $43.54 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 9.2%. The market for this segment is likely global, with a significant focus on U.S. and allied defense sectors.
  • Secure Computing Solutions: Expected to reach $22.7 billion by 2027, with a 12.5% annual growth rate. This market primarily serves the defense sector, indicating a global or U.S./allied nations scope.
  • AI and Machine Learning Defense Market: Anticipated to reach $32.4 billion by 2026, offering substantial opportunities in embedded computing solutions. This market largely pertains to the defense sector, implying a global or U.S./allied nations focus.
  • Military Satellite Communication Market: The global satellite communication market is projected to reach $77.6 billion by 2028, with military satellite communications experiencing a 6.5% compound annual growth rate. The military satellite technology market was valued at $22.3 billion in 2023.
  • Quantum Computing Defense Market: Expected to reach $8.6 billion by 2026. This market primarily serves the defense sector, suggesting a global or U.S./allied nations scope.
  • Edge Computing: Projected to reach $61.14 billion by 2028. While broader than defense, Mercury Systems' participation would be within the defense applications of this technology, implying a global or U.S./allied nations focus.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Mercury Systems (MRCY) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. Record Backlog and Accelerated Deliveries: Mercury Systems has consistently reported a robust and growing backlog, which provides a strong foundation for future revenue. In Q1 FY26, the company achieved a record backlog of $1.4 billion, demonstrating solid demand for its products and services. Management has also highlighted its ability to accelerate deliveries on high-priority customer programs, effectively pulling revenue forward and contributing to immediate growth.
  2. Favorable Defense Market Dynamics: The company anticipates benefiting from potential tailwinds stemming from rising global defense budgets and domestic initiatives, such as Golden Dome. Mercury Systems has already experienced significant growth in its European defense business, with a reported 15% increase in direct and indirect European defense business over the past year. This expanding market, driven by geopolitical factors and modernization efforts, is expected to fuel continued demand for Mercury's mission-critical technologies.
  3. Operational Excellence and Capacity Expansion: Mercury Systems is focused on enhancing operational efficiencies, including increased automation and the expansion of its Phoenix facility. These initiatives are part of a broader "performance excellence" strategy aimed at streamlining operations, reducing working capital, and optimizing factory capacity. By improving execution and capacity, the company aims to enhance profitability and its ability to take on and fulfill more contracts, thereby driving revenue growth.
  4. Strategic Partnerships and New Contract Wins: The company's strategy includes securing strategic agreements and new defense contract wins. Recent examples include two key deals with a European defense contractor to accelerate the output of radar and electronic subsystems. Such partnerships and successful contract acquisitions expand Mercury's market reach and integrate its technology into crucial defense programs, providing significant revenue streams.
  5. Continuous Innovation in Mission-Critical Processing Technologies: Mercury Systems positions itself as a technology company delivering mission-critical processing at the edge, offering innovative capabilities from silicon to system scale. The company's focus on its Common Processing Architecture (CPA) and strong momentum in mission computing and processing technologies underscores its commitment to ongoing development. This continuous innovation ensures that Mercury's products remain essential for advanced aerospace and defense missions, leading to sustained demand and new opportunities within its broad portfolio, which is deployed in over 300 programs across 35 countries.

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Capital Allocation Decisions for Mercury Systems (MRCY) (Last 3-5 Years)

Share Repurchases

  • On November 4, 2025, Mercury Systems' Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $200 million with no expiration date.
  • For fiscal year 2025, the company had no active share repurchase programs.
  • In June 2020, Mercury Systems executed approximately $652.32 thousand in stock buybacks.

Share Issuance

  • On November 5, 2025, Mercury Systems filed to register 1,900,000 shares of common stock for issuance under its 2025 Long Term Incentive Plan.
  • During the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ending December 27, 2024), the company issued approximately $4.86 million in common stock under employee stock incentive plans, an employee stock purchase plan, and a defined contribution plan.
  • In fiscal year 2025, there were no net share settlements of common stock related to covering minimum taxes on restricted stock vesting.

Inbound Investments

  • In February 2023, Cobham, a company backed by private equity firm Advent International, was reported to be considering the acquisition of Mercury Systems.

Outbound Investments

  • In December 2020, Mercury Systems acquired Physical Optics Corporation (POC) for $310 million.
  • In May 2021, the company acquired Pentek for $65.0 million.
  • In November 2021, Mercury Systems completed the acquisitions of Avalex Technologies Corporation and Atlanta Micro, Inc.

Capital Expenditures

  • For fiscal year 2025, capital expenditures for property and equipment totaled $19.9 million.
  • In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (ending September 26, 2025), Mercury Systems is making incremental investments in capital expenditures to expand production lines at its Phoenix factory, focusing on meeting anticipated demand for its Common Processing Architecture program.
  • In fiscal year 2020, the company made a $15 million capital investment to expand its trusted custom microelectronics business in Phoenix, Arizona, aimed at integrating cutting-edge commercial silicon for the Department of Defense.

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Financials

MRCYCWHEIKTOSTDYLHXMedian
NameMercury .Curtiss-.Heico Kratos D.Teledyne.L3Harris. 
Mkt Price80.25671.06328.4587.05646.30339.90334.17
Mkt Cap4.824.845.714.830.363.527.5
Rev LTM9433,4984,4851,2856,00521,8653,992
Op Inc LTM-06381,019241,1102,150829
FCF LTM99554861-931,0382,682708
FCF 3Y Avg59480625-429232,160553
CFO LTM122643934-91,1453,106789
CFO 3Y Avg87545685221,0262,587615

Growth & Margins

MRCYCWHEIKTOSTDYLHXMedian
NameMercury .Curtiss-.Heico Kratos D.Teledyne.L3Harris. 
Rev Chg LTM6.6%12.1%16.3%14.0%7.4%2.5%9.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-1.7%11.0%26.9%14.3%3.6%8.7%9.9%
Rev Chg Q4.4%14.9%19.3%26.0%6.7%2.3%10.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.0%3.6%4.6%5.9%1.6%0.6%2.6%
Op Mgn LTM-0.0%18.2%22.7%1.9%18.5%9.8%14.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-5.3%17.6%21.7%2.6%18.4%9.5%13.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.6%-0.1%0.4%-0.1%-0.1%-0.8%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM12.9%18.4%20.8%-0.7%19.1%14.2%16.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.6%17.2%17.8%2.0%17.8%12.3%14.8%
FCF/Rev LTM10.5%15.8%19.2%-7.3%17.3%12.3%14.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.5%15.2%16.2%-3.5%16.0%10.3%12.7%

Valuation

MRCYCWHEIKTOSTDYLHXMedian
NameMercury .Curtiss-.Heico Kratos D.Teledyne.L3Harris. 
Mkt Cap4.824.845.714.830.363.527.5
P/S5.17.110.211.65.02.96.1
P/EBIT-922.837.444.7452.528.525.132.9
P/E-156.851.266.2742.137.139.545.4
P/CFO39.138.548.9-1,725.826.520.432.5
Total Yield-0.6%2.0%1.6%0.1%2.7%4.0%1.8%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.1%0.1%0.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg1.8%3.7%1.8%-0.7%4.1%4.8%2.7%
D/E0.10.00.00.00.10.20.1
Net D/E0.10.00.0-0.00.10.20.1

Returns

MRCYCWHEIKTOSTDYLHXMedian
NameMercury .Curtiss-.Heico Kratos D.Teledyne.L3Harris. 
1M Rtn-19.1%5.6%-6.8%-27.3%16.4%-0.4%-3.6%
3M Rtn12.6%22.9%3.5%21.4%27.9%17.9%19.6%
6M Rtn20.1%36.5%5.6%25.9%19.3%26.5%23.0%
12M Rtn75.3%96.7%44.6%180.7%27.7%72.7%74.0%
3Y Rtn46.5%295.1%89.1%657.6%45.4%68.9%79.0%
1M Excs Rtn-17.2%7.4%-4.9%-25.4%18.3%1.5%-1.7%
3M Excs Rtn10.5%16.9%0.1%13.9%25.7%12.9%13.4%
6M Excs Rtn11.7%29.5%-0.7%21.0%11.8%21.2%16.4%
12M Excs Rtn59.0%79.2%29.0%158.8%14.5%55.0%57.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-17.0%227.3%25.0%567.4%-16.3%6.4%15.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Integrated Solutions457576654591438
Components192197167176227
Modules and Sub-assemblies186200167157131
Total835974988924797


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$80.25 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.8 
First Trading Date01/30/1998 
Distance from 52W High-22.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$83.64$67.68
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-4.1%18.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility64.7%52.5%
Downside Capture315.59114.98
Upside Capture363.27157.49
Correlation (SPY)42.4%29.0%
MRCY Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta3.463.272.352.590.780.96
Up Beta1.441.980.662.240.530.77
Down Beta3.312.962.382.850.490.65
Up Capture703%650%404%460%236%190%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days12223068137375
Down Capture171%199%213%179%93%106%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days8183056112370

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MRCY
MRCY68.8%52.5%1.18-
Sector ETF (XLI)26.0%19.2%1.0835.1%
Equity (SPY)13.6%19.4%0.5329.1%
Gold (GLD)70.2%25.2%2.0815.0%
Commodities (DBC)5.5%16.8%0.1514.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%16.6%0.1417.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-29.6%44.7%-0.6524.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MRCY
MRCY1.0%45.6%0.17-
Sector ETF (XLI)15.9%17.2%0.7536.8%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.0%0.6233.2%
Gold (GLD)21.8%17.0%1.0511.1%
Commodities (DBC)10.8%18.9%0.4510.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%18.8%0.1726.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.1%57.9%0.4315.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MRCY
MRCY15.9%43.5%0.49-
Sector ETF (XLI)15.1%19.8%0.6745.8%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7443.5%
Gold (GLD)15.2%15.6%0.815.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%17.6%0.3713.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.1%20.7%0.2635.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.5%66.7%1.0712.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 1152026-25.2%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity59.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/3/2026   
11/4/20253.3%-3.9%-6.8%
5/6/2025-4.9%-7.3%3.2%
2/4/202518.5%11.1%4.1%
11/5/202423.5%27.6%12.2%
8/13/202417.6%13.9%8.3%
5/7/2024-1.2%-0.6%3.6%
2/6/2024-11.4%-0.7%1.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11912
# Negative111310
Median Positive7.0%9.2%6.4%
Median Negative-11.4%-5.8%-6.7%
Max Positive23.5%27.6%22.4%
Max Negative-17.8%-13.4%-21.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/03/202610-Q
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-K
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/04/202510-Q
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202408/13/202410-K
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/06/202410-Q
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/15/202310-K
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/07/202310-Q
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/16/202210-K
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Munro, DouglasSVP, CAODirectSell1113202573.421,32997,5701,077,599Form
2Jana, Partners Management, LpSee footnoteSell1110202575.451,000,00075,450,000374,735,629Form
3Plunkett, Debora A DirectSell1110202573.991,700125,7841,245,484Form
4Munro, DouglasVP, CAODirectSell917202573.40674,9181,174,981Form
5Ratner, StevenEVP, CHRODirectSell825202563.767,000446,3122,155,115Form