Why is MRCY Down Today?

MRCY
$85.38
▼ -3.34% ($-2.85)
Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 8:30 PM ET

About Mercury Systems Inc.

Mercury Systems Inc is a commercial technology company serving the aerospace and defense industry. The company envisions, creates, and delivers secure open architecture solutions powering a broad range of mission-critical applications in challenging and demanding environments. Its Mercury Processing...

Sector: ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES
Market Cap: $4.87B
Forward P/E: 43.9
52-Week Range: $64.37 - $128.45
Employees: 2,162

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES sector is down 2.7% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.0x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES sector: -2.7%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

MRCY is significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.35%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.32%
MRCY
This Stock
-3.34%
vs S&P 500: -2.99%
vs Nasdaq: -3.02%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, MRCY is expected to trade between:
$82.82 - $87.09

Key Level to Watch

$81.11 support
Watch for breakdown below $85.38

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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 8:30 PM (-260 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.6
Put/Call Ratio
103.3%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,745
Put Volume: 1,044
Total: 2,789

Historical Context

MRCY has moved more than 3.0% down on 35 occasions in the past year.

60.0%
Continuation Rate
21/35 times continued down
-0.7%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 05, 2026 (-8.7%) → Next day: +12.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is MRCY stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES sector is down 2.7% on average.

Is MRCY stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, MRCY shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the MRCY stock price target?

MRCY is currently trading at $85.38. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $82.82 - $87.09. See long-term price prediction →

Will MRCY stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that MRCY's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $81.11 (support).

Is MRCY stock oversold or overbought?

MRCY's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 57.0. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for MRCY stock?

MRCY's 10-day momentum indicator is at 3.58. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is MRCY outperforming or underperforming the market?

MRCY (-3.34%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.35%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.32%.

What does MACD indicate for MRCY?

MRCY's MACD (0.33) is currently above the signal line (-1.22), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 22.6) is moderate.

Is MRCY in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, MRCY is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $77.62, 50-day SMA: $80.28.

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