Mercury Systems Inc (MRCY)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$95.00
▲(13.03% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/09/26
The score reflects a fundamentals-led recovery that is not yet fully proven: improving margins and solid TTM cash generation support the outlook, reinforced by raised guidance and record bookings/backlog from the earnings call. These positives are tempered by continued GAAP losses/negative P/E and signs of cash-flow volatility, while technicals are supportive but somewhat stretched near-term.
Positive Factors
Record bookings & diversified backlog
Record bookings and a backlog nearing $1.6B provide multi‑year revenue visibility. Breadth across missiles, C4I and space, with no program >~10%, reduces concentration risk and supports steadier production revenue as design wins convert to long‑lived program volumes.
Negative Factors
GAAP net loss still present
Although adjusted metrics are improving, persistent GAAP losses mean accounting and non‑operating items still suppress reported profitability. Continued GAAP losses can limit return on equity, affect stakeholder confidence and delay realization of full financial benefits from operational gains.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Record bookings & diversified backlog
Record bookings and a backlog nearing $1.6B provide multi‑year revenue visibility. Breadth across missiles, C4I and space, with no program >~10%, reduces concentration risk and supports steadier production revenue as design wins convert to long‑lived program volumes.
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Mercury Systems (MRCY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$5.42B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)572.52K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.18
Revenue Growth8.95%
EPS Growth78.82%
CountryUS
Employees2,364
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.85
Shares Outstanding60,043,280
10 Day Avg. Volume487,558
30 Day Avg. Volume572,518
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.14
Price to Book (P/B)2.13
Price to Sales (P/S)3.44
P/FCF Ratio26.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit20.67
Enterprise Value/Ebitda62.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$97.00Price Target Upside15.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)$952.46M
Mercury Systems Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mercury Systems, Inc., a technology company, manufactures and sells components, products, modules, and subsystems for aerospace and defense industries in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Its products and solutions are deployed in a...
How the Company Makes Money
Mercury Systems makes money primarily by selling defense electronics hardware, subsystems, and related services to U.S. defense prime contractors, the U.S. government, and other aerospace and defense customers. Its revenue model is largely program...
Mercury Systems Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Net Revenue by Geography
Reveals how much sales come from the U.S. versus international markets, indicating exposure to geopolitical risk, export controls, and regional defense spending trends. Greater geographic diversification can reduce dependence on any single government or procurement cycle.
Reveals how much sales come from the U.S. versus international markets, indicating exposure to geopolitical risk, export controls, and regional defense spending trends. Greater geographic diversification can reduce dependence on any single government or procurement cycle.
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The FlyMercury Systems Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum and financial improvement: record bookings/backlog, double-digit organic revenue growth, material adjusted EBITDA expansion, balance sheet strength and capacity investments. Near-term challenges include a slight Q3 free cash flow outflow, working capital and receivable timing dynamics, inventory reserve impacts, and the fact that larger market tailwinds are not yet baked into bookings. Management raised FY'26 guidance and emphasized improved backlog conversion and margin trajectory, while acknowledging more work is required to reach longer-term margin targets.Positive Updates
Record Bookings and Backlog
Q3 bookings of $348.3M (book-to-bill of 1.48); record backlog approaching $1.6B (up $240M or ~17.9% year over year); trailing twelve-month bookings a record $1.23B.
Negative Updates
Q3 Free Cash Flow Outflow and Volatility
Q3 free cash flow was a slight outflow (~$1.8M–$2M) versus a $24M inflow a year ago; company expected a Q3 outflow but only partially mitigated it despite improved collections.
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Q3-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Bookings and Backlog
Q3 bookings of $348.3M (book-to-bill of 1.48); record backlog approaching $1.6B (up $240M or ~17.9% year over year); trailing twelve-month bookings a record $1.23B.
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Company Guidance
Mercury raised its FY‑2026 outlook, now expecting annual revenue growth approaching mid‑single‑digits (up from low‑single‑digits), full‑year adjusted EBITDA margin in the mid‑teens (up from “approaching mid‑teens”), and positive free cash flow in Q4 (and positive for the year), while reiterating a longer‑term target of above‑market top‑line growth, adjusted EBITDA margins in the low‑to‑mid‑20% range and 50% free‑cash‑flow conversion; management said this upgrade reflects improved backlog conversion and material staging and potential upside from stronger Q4 bookings and defense tailwinds. The guidance is supported by Q3 operating metrics: record bookings of $348.3M (book‑to‑bill 1.48), trailing‑12‑month bookings of $1.23B, backlog approaching $1.6B (backlog +17.9% YoY; 12‑month backlog +10.3% sequential), Q3 revenue ~$235.8M (+11.5% organic YoY), adjusted EBITDA ~$36.1M (15.3% margin; +46% YoY; +360 bps YoY), gross margin 29.3% (+230 bps YoY), Q3 free cash outflow ~$(1.8)M, cash on hand ~$332M, net debt ~$259.7M, net working capital ~$4.344B (down ~4.1% YoY), and year‑to‑date free cash flow of $39.5M.Mercury Systems Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
67
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 966.95M | 912.02M | 835.27M | 973.88M | 973.88M | 924.00M |
| Gross Profit | 277.35M | 254.49M | 195.90M | 316.73M | 316.73M | 385.19M |
| EBITDA | 91.18M | 65.03M | -66.23M | 73.95M | 73.95M | 163.28M |
| Net Income | -14.10M | -37.90M | -137.64M | -28.34M | -28.34M | 62.04M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.48B | 2.43B | 2.38B | 2.39B | 2.30B | 1.96B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 331.80M | 309.10M | 180.52M | 71.56M | 65.65M | 113.84M |
| Total Debt | 653.95M | 644.24M | 654.08M | 578.30M | 521.39M | 281.53M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.00B | 961.30M | 906.13M | 824.68M | 767.23M | 470.99M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.48B | 1.47B | 1.47B | 1.57B | 1.54B | 1.48B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 70.34M | 119.05M | 119.05M | 26.09M | -60.05M | -46.52M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 95.15M | 138.85M | 138.85M | 60.38M | -21.25M | -18.87M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -24.52M | -13.50M | -13.50M | -34.29M | -38.56M | -274.32M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -10.10M | 1.41M | 1.41M | 82.68M | 65.43M | 245.75M |
Mercury Systems Technical Analysis
Positive
84.05
Price Trends
82.15
Positive
82.07
Positive
74.82
Positive
Market Momentum
0.64
Negative
56.73
Neutral
86.32
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MRCY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 84.05 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 78.10, above the 50-day MA of 82.15, and above the 200-day MA of 74.82, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.64 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.73 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 86.32 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MRCY.
Mercury Systems Risk Analysis
Mercury Systems disclosed 30 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Mercury Systems reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Mercury Systems Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $9.95B | 27.92 | 14.06% | 0.46% | 13.79% | 37.64% | |
65 Neutral | $7.19B | 41.28 | 8.35% | 0.89% | 1.46% | -0.14% | |
64 Neutral | $5.98B | 42.26 | 2.18% | ― | 44.73% | ― | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | $5.42B | -370.51 | -0.96% | ― | 8.95% | 78.82% | |
50 Neutral | $8.40B | -21.68 | -6.41% | ― | 116.86% | -467.25% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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