MRCY Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
MRCY - Mercury Systems Inc.
$97.10
1.13 (1.18%)
▲
5d:
-5.97%
30d:
-21.09%
90d:
+23.05%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 18, 2026
14d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: MRCY shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: MRCY shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$75.26
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$46.73
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MRCY is currently trading at $97.10, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $96.17 to $115.47. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 62.8) is in line with its historical norms (59.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MRCY is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $89.92, while resistance sits at $108.33.
Market Sentiment: MRCY has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (20th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MRCY is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $89.92, while resistance sits at $108.33.
Market Sentiment: MRCY has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (20th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$96.17 -
$115.47
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
20th percentile
(LOW)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
64.2%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 20th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($103.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.0% growth with 11.5% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -6.0% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$96.17 -
$115.47
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$12.11
(12.5%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$89.92
Resistance Level
$108.33
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
62.82
Wall Street Target
$103.75
(+6.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
11.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-34.7%
Profit Margin
-1.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.0% premium
PE vs Historical
62.8 vs 59.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$99.04
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$101.02
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$103.04
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 63→59)
PE COMPRESSION
$97.11
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 62.8, Growth: 43.5%)
$286.86
(+195%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.7, Growth: 43.5%)
$94.67
(-3%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.6, Growth: 43.5%)
$80.47
(-17%)
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
8
Sells
Net
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