Mercury Systems (MRCY) EVP Stuart Kupinsky Sells $76K of Stock
Key Points
- Stuart Kupinsky, EVP, CLO & Corporate Secretary, sold 1,000 shares of Mercury Systems, Inc. for $76,000 on October 21, 2026.
- After this sale, Kupinsky holds 59,971 shares, a decrease of about 1.64% from his previous holdings.
- Mercury Systems trades recently around $74.87, below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
Since the trade, $MRCY is down 0.8% to date (from the $75.49 close on Oct 21, 2026).
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Stuart Kupinsky, the EVP, CLO & Corporate Secretary of Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY), sold 1,000 shares on October 21, 2026, at a price of $76.00 each. This sale totaled $76,000 and was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC. This transaction was part of a planned sale.
After this sale, Kupinsky now owns 59,971 shares of the company, reflecting a decrease of about 1.64% in his holdings. This transaction fits into a pattern of recent trades by company insiders, which have included other sales by Kupinsky and the CEO, William L. Ballhaus.
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Other Institutional Activity in Mercury Systems
Jana Partners Management, LP reduced its stake in Mercury Systems by 148,693 shares, bringing its total to 3,958,849 shares worth approximately $296.4 million. Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC also trimmed its holdings by 431,518 shares, ending with 1,487,191 shares valued at about $111.3 million.
Mercury Systems, Inc. Stock Down 0.9%
Mercury Systems is currently trading around $74.87, which is below its 50-day moving average of $84.55 and its 200-day moving average of $92.03. The stock is also about 41.7% lower than its 52-week high of $128.45, but it remains 15.1% above its 52-week low of $65.04.
Recent Earnings
For the trailing twelve months, Mercury Systems reported revenue of $983.6 million, with a net margin of -3.0% and an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.50. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 10, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Mercury Systems, Inc.
Stuart Kupinsky's recent sale is part of a trend among insiders at Mercury Systems. Prior to this transaction, CEO William L. Ballhaus sold 173,209 shares on August 24, 2026, and another 160,166 shares on August 26, 2026. This indicates ongoing selling activity by key executives.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On August 19, 2026, RBC Capital maintained an "Outperform" rating with a price target of $120.00, while Baird also maintained an "Outperform" rating, raising its target to $130.00. Canaccord Genuity and Truist Securities both maintained "Buy" ratings, with targets of $128.00 and $120.00, respectively.
About Mercury Systems
Mercury Systems, Inc. operates in the aerospace and defense electronics sector. The company designs and manufactures components, products, and subsystems for defense contractors and aerospace companies. This insider sale comes as the company prepares for its upcoming earnings report.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on Mercury Systems' next earnings report on November 10, 2026, and watch for any further insider trades. With recent insider selling and the stock trading below its moving averages, the market will be looking for signs of stability or recovery.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Stuart Kupinsky's Form 4 filing on $MRCY (Oct 21, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts