Insider Trading News

Mercury Systems EVP Kupinsky sells $76,000 in shares.

By Investing.com2 min readInvesting.com
Mercury Systems EVP Kupinsky sells $76,000 in shares.Mercury Systems EVP Kupinsky sells $76,000 in shares.

Mercury Systems EVP Kupinsky sells $76,000 in shares.

Stuart Kupinsky, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Mercury Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:MRCY), disposed of company stock valued at $76,000. The transaction, which involved the sale of 1,000 shares, occurred on October 21, 2026. The shares were sold at a price of $76.00 each.The sale comes as Mercury Systems trades at $74.87, near the insider’s transaction price. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value estimate. Despite recent challenges, InvestingPro Tips reveal that 5 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period, with net income expected to grow this year. Investors can access 8 additional exclusive ProTips for MRCY on the platform.

Following this transaction, Mr. Kupinsky directly holds 59,971 shares of Mercury Systems common stock. Additionally, he beneficially owns 1,283 shares indirectly through a 401K Plan. The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which Mr. Kupinsky adopted on May 7, 2026.For deeper analysis of Mercury Systems’ financial health and future prospects, the comprehensive Pro Research Report is available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Mercury Systems reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.37, slightly below consensus estimates of $0.38. The company’s revenue reached $290 million, marking a 6% increase year-over-year and surpassing expectations by 9%. RBC Capital responded by raising its price target to $120 from $105, maintaining an Outperform rating due to strong bookings. Piper Sandler also raised its price target to $131 from $126, highlighting a 93.1% year-over-year growth in fourth-quarter bookings, with a total backlog of $1.945 billion, up 38.4% from the previous year.

Additionally, Baird reiterated its Outperform rating on Mercury Systems, maintaining a $130 price target and establishing a Bullish Fresh Pick on the stock. Guggenheim initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $115, citing the company’s strategic position in global defense modernization trends. Oppenheimer also initiated coverage with an Outperform rating, setting a price target of $90, viewing Mercury Systems as transitioning from a turnaround story to a strategic repositioning narrative. These developments reflect the growing interest and positive outlook analysts have on Mercury Systems in the defense technology sector.