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Mercury Systems, Inc. MRCY

Electronic Components & Accessories · SIC 3670 · Vertical: Electronic Components & Accessories (SIC 3670)

71.76USD−10.66% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Mercury Systems designs signal and data processing components, modules and subsystems for aerospace and defense, delivered to major US and European defense contractors. The company closed fiscal 2026 with record bookings and a backlog above 1.9 billion USD, which could support future growth if execution holds. Revenue reached 983.6 million USD.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) stock was 71.76 USD (−10.66% on the day), with market capitalisation 4.3 bn USD, beta 1.19, 52-week range 66.12–126.21 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q4 2026): revenue of 289.8 m USD (+6.1% YoY), net income of 798.0 k USD (−95.1% YoY), diluted EPS 0.01 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
4.3 bn USD
shares as of 31 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.50 · TTM to 03 Jul 2026
E/P (TTM)
-0.70%
TTM to 03 Jul 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.19
Volatility (1y) 59%
52-week range
66.12126.21

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
37.5
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
72.38 – 81.70
below the lower band · %B -0.07 · band width 12.1%
SMA 50 / 200
81.18 / 91.26
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-1.51 / -1.75
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−13.5%−1.1%−12.4 pp—
3 months−33.2%−0.5%−32.8 pp—
6 months−21.7%+4.4%−26.1 pp—
Year to date−1.7%+12.3%−14.0 pp—
1 year−5.2%+13.5%−18.8 pp−11.6%
3 years+92.8%+76.4%+16.4 pp+16.2%
5 years+38.0%+63.7%−25.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−43.1%
02 Jul 2026 → 04 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−62.4%
04 Mar 2022 → 08 Feb 2024
Compound annual growth (5y)
+6.7%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q4 2026 · 03 Jul 2026

Revenue
289.8 m USD
+6.1% YoY
Net income
798.0 k USD
−95.1% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.01
−95.2% YoY
net / operating
0.3% / 5.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Revenue204.4 m223.1 m211.4 m273.1 m225.2 m232.9 m235.8 m289.8 m
Cost of revenue152.6 m162.3 m154.2 m188.3 m162.3 m172.2 m166.7 m201.2 m
Gross profit51.8 m60.8 m57.1 m84.8 m62.9 m60.6 m69.1 m88.6 m
Research & development18.4 m21.4 m16.0 m11.9 m13.2 m15.4 m15.0 m16.2 m
SG&A33.2 m40.5 m43.0 m37.7 m45.9 m42.1 m39.1 m47.8 m
Operating income-13.4 m-12.4 m-17.3 m23.6 m-8.6 m-10.8 m5.2 m14.5 m
Depreciation & amortisation21.2 m20.9 m ≈19.9 m ≈20.0 m18.9 m18.3 m ≈18.0 m ≈17.5 m
Interest expense8.9 m8.4 m8.1 m8.0 m7.9 m7.8 m7.3 m6.5 m
Pre-tax income-23.1 m-24.3 m-21.8 m18.8 m-16.5 m-17.5 m-2.7 m7.8 m
Income tax-5.6 m-6.7 m-2.6 m2.4 m-4.0 m-2.4 m174.0 k7.0 m
Net income-17.5 m-17.6 m-19.2 m16.4 m-12.5 m-15.1 m-2.9 m798.0 k
Diluted EPS-0.30-0.30-0.330.28 ≈-0.21-0.26-0.040.01 ≈
Operating cash flow-14.7 m85.5 m ≈30.0 m ≈38.1 m2.2 m51.6 m ≈6.4 m ≈42.2 m
Capex6.2 m3.6 m ≈5.9 m ≈4.1 m6.5 m5.9 m ≈8.3 m ≈13.6 m
Share repurchases——0 ≈0——0 ≈0

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20192020202120222023202420252026
Revenue654.7 m796.6 m924.0 m988.2 m973.9 m835.3 m912.0 m983.6 m
Revenue YoY+32.8%+21.7%+16.0%+6.9%−1.4%−14.2%+9.2%+7.9%
Net income46.8 m85.7 m62.0 m11.3 m-28.3 m-137.6 m-37.9 m-29.7 m
Net income YoY+14.4%+83.2%−27.6%−81.8%−351.3%unavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS0.961.561.120.20-0.50-2.38-0.65-0.50
Diluted EPS YoY+11.6%+62.5%−28.2%−82.1%−350.0%unavailableunavailableunavailable
net %7.1%10.8%6.7%1.1%-2.9%-16.5%-4.2%-3.0%
Free cash flow70.8 m71.9 m51.6 m-46.5 m-60.1 m26.1 m119.0 m68.1 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2026 · 03 Jul 2026

Cash
214.3 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
1.5 bn USD
Total assets
2.3 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
2.96x
ROE
-2.0%
ROA
-1.2%
FCF margin
6.9%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2024
835.3 m
2025
912.0 m
2026
983.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2024
639.4 m
2025
657.5 m
2026
702.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Gross profit
2024
195.9 m
2025
254.5 m
2026
281.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Research & development
2024
101.3 m
2025
67.6 m
2026
59.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

SG&A
2024
166.8 m
2025
154.4 m
2026
175.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Operating income
2024
-147.8 m
2025
-19.6 m
2026
280.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2024
88.0 m
2025
82.0 m
2026
72.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

EBITDA
2024
-59.7 m ≈
2025
62.4 m ≈
2026
73.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026derived

Interest expense
2024
35.0 m
2025
33.4 m
2026
29.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2024
-189.3 m
2025
-50.4 m
2026
-28.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Income tax
2024
-51.6 m
2025
-12.5 m
2026
784.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Net income
2024
-137.6 m
2025
-37.9 m
2026
-29.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2024
-2.38
2025
-0.65
2026
-0.50

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2024
57.7 m
2025
58.7 m
2026
59.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2024
180.5 m
2025
309.1 m
2026
214.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Receivables
2024
111.4 m
2025
109.6 m
2026
69.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Inventories
2024
335.3 m
2025
332.9 m
2026
367.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Current assets
2024
953.8 m
2025
1.1 bn
2026
973.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2024
110.4 m
2025
101.4 m
2026
108.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Goodwill
2024
938.1 m
2025
938.1 m
2026
942.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2024
250.5 m
2025
210.6 m
2026
175.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Total assets
2024
2.4 bn
2025
2.4 bn
2026
2.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Accounts payable
2024
81.1 m
2025
79.1 m
2026
91.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Current liabilities
2024
234.4 m
2025
300.4 m
2026
328.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Total liabilities
2024
906.1 m
2025
961.3 m
2026
825.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Equity
2024
1.5 bn †
2025
1.5 bn †
2026
1.5 bn †

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2024
60.4 m
2025
138.9 m
2026
102.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Capex
2024
34.3 m
2025
19.8 m
2026
34.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Free cash flow
2024
26.1 m ≈
2025
119.0 m ≈
2026
68.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2024
-34.3 m
2025
-13.5 m
2026
-35.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2024
82.7 m
2025
1.4 m
2026
-162.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Share repurchases
2024
31.0 k
2025
0
2026
15.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 18 Aug 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
7.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue CAGR 3Y
0.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Revenue CAGR 5Y
1.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
-42.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Profitability

Gross margin
28.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBITDA margin
7.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBIT margin
0.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net margin
-3.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF margin
6.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Returns

ROE
-2.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
ROA
-1.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
0.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
0.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
3.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
Cash ratio
0.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 03 Jul 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
102.4 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Capital expenditure
34.3 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Free cash flow
68.1 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
140.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
33 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
Days payables outstanding
44 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
4.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-0.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/B
2.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
P/S
4.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
63.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
FCF yield
1.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026

4 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

71.76 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 4.3 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
4.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
2.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-2.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 03 Jul 2026
Net margin
-3.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

32/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2026
Latest reported period: 03 Jul 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 03 Jul 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Jul 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 18 Aug 2026
verified 2670derived 196

Score by group

77% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/Salesunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Electronic Components & Accessories (SIC 3670)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
Gross margin · Quality28.6%0 (on a fixed band)14%
EBIT margin · Quality0.0%33 (vs peers)11%
FCF margin · Quality6.9%28 (on a fixed band)11%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth0.3%1 (on a fixed band)22%
Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth7.9%67 (vs peers)11%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet3.0x100 (on a fixed band)8%
EV/Sales · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation1.6%32 (on a fixed band)17%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.3%39 (on a fixed band)6%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth23/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality19/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns39/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial32/100 · 1/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-07-03.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 983.6 m USD in 2026; YoY growth 7.9%; net margin -3.0%; ROE -2.0%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 3.0x

What contradicts it

  • Gross margin: 28.6%
  • FCF margin: 6.9%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 0.3%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/Sales.

Versus the vertical median

Electronic Components & Accessories (SIC 3670) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 6 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 25.7x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
4.4x
vertical median 4.1x
above median (+5.8%)
P/B
2.9x
vertical median 2.1x
above median (+36.0%)
ROE
-2.0%
vertical median 1.4%
below median (−243.6%)
Net margin
-3.0%
vertical median 0.9%
below median (−452.5%)
EBIT margin
0.0%
vertical median 3.2%
below median (−99.1%)
Revenue YoY
7.9%
vertical median 4.2%
above median (+88.8%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -1.0x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.5%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
HUBBHubbell Inc23.2 bn25.723.3%13.8%+3.8%+2% / +46%
MRCYMercury Systems, Inc.4.3 bn—-2.0%-3.0%+7.9%−5% / +93%
OLEDUniversal Display Corporation4.0 bn18.213.5%36.7%+0.5%−25% / −47%
VPGVishay Precision Group, Inc.605.1 m—-1.0%-1.0%+0.2%+45% / +62%
KULRKulr Technology Group, Inc.75.4 m—-97.8%-648.0%+50.6%−50% / −30%
LNKSLinkers Industries Limited——-18.4%-22.0%+12.0%−99% / unavailable
VSHVishay Intertechnology, Inc.—41.93.8%2.7%+4.5%+89% / +16%

1- and 3-year price returns: for MRCY from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Mercury Systems designs signal and data processing components, modules and subsystems for aerospace and defense, delivered to major US and European defense contractors. The company closed fiscal 2026 with record bookings and a backlog above 1.9 billion USD, which could support future growth if execution holds. Revenue reached 983.6 million USD.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • An integrated portfolio from components to systems, built on a proprietary processing platform and over four decades of experience 1.
    • Record backlog and bookings at the end of fiscal 2026, which provide visibility into future revenue 2.
    • Focus on open and modular architectures that reduce obsolescence risk and development time for customers 1.

    Weaknesses

    • Dependence on a small number of large customers means revenue relies on a few prime contractors 1.
    • The net loss and interest expense show that profitability remains under pressure 1.
    • Product complexity has led to past production halts that affected financial results 1.

    Opportunities

    • Growth in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 market could bring new programs to a company able to deliver them 1.
    • Demand for edge AI processing and integrated security could open new contracts 1.
    • Government mandates for open standards and outsourcing favor suppliers of integrated subsystems 1.

    Threats

    • Budget gridlock and government shutdowns could delay program funding 1.
    • Customers could insource production, and low-cost new entrants could reduce market share 1.
    • Nation-state cyberattacks and insider threats could disrupt operations and customer confidence 1.

    Risks

    • Production capacityhigh

      The company could fail to increase output at the pace demand requires, which could lead to contractual penalties and lost customers 1.

    • Dependence on government fundinghigh

      Programs are often only partially funded, and a reduction or termination could affect expected revenue 1.

    • Customer concentrationmedium

      Revenue depends on a few large contractors, and losing one could have a significant effect 1.

    • Cost inflationmedium

      Labor and material inflation could compress margins on fixed-price contracts 1.

    • Cybersecuritymedium

      Nation-state cyber threats could compromise the company's products or data 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • Record backlog and strong bookings in the latest quarter could turn current demand into organic growth in the coming years 2.
    • Positioning in secure processing and edge AI fits the requirements that defense markets are expected to carry forward 1.
    • If gross margin keeps improving, as it did in fiscal 2026, operating profitability could strengthen 1.

    What would break the thesis

    • The company still posted a net loss in fiscal 2026, and profitability could stay weak if costs keep rising 1.
    • Dependence on government funding and a few large customers could keep revenue volatile 1.
    • If production delays recur, loss of customer confidence could slow new contract wins 1.

    What to watch

    • Whether backlog and bookings hold near the record level reached in fiscal 2026Q1 2027
    • Execution of production ramp-up and delivery timing on major programs2027
    • Trend in gross margin and free cash flow2027
    • Status of defense program funding after the budget is approvednext 10-K

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    Mercury Systems, headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, organizes its activity around the Mercury Processing Platform, an end-to-end signal and data processing ecosystem built on technologies developed and acquired over 40 years 1. The company sells components, modules, subassemblies and integrated solutions, with customers including defense prime contractors, the US government and commercial aerospace OEMs 1. In fiscal 2026 revenue was 983.6 million USD against 912.0 million USD a year earlier, and the net loss was 29.7 million USD 1.

    The business model combines a product model, where internal R&D builds capabilities used by many customers, with a solutions model, where the company builds mission-specific capabilities that can remain in production for many years 1. The operating structure has four business units: Signal Technologies, Processing Technologies, Integrated Processing Solutions and EMEA 1. The company also applies AI and automation in operations through pilot programs in testing, documentation and production planning 1.

    On capacity, Mercury reported that backlog and new bookings rose significantly, and management aims to convert that demand into revenue on customer timelines 12. The company entered a manufacturing supply agreement with Cicor in April 2025 for its Swiss operations and completed an asset acquisition of a specialized manufacturing process provider in March 2026 1.

    Segments

    Modules and subassemblies

    Modules and subassemblies, including embedded processing boards, digital receivers and integrated RF multi-function assemblies, produced the largest revenue increase in fiscal 2026 1.

    Components

    Components such as power amplifiers, switches, filters, converters and MMICs are the basic building blocks of electronic systems and added revenue in fiscal 2026 1.

    Integrated solutions

    Integrated solutions combine components and modules into a software-enabled system used in sensor processing, aviation and mission computing and C4I applications 1.

    Market context

    According to Renaissance Strategic Advisors as cited by the company, the global aerospace and defense electronics market is estimated at 193 billion USD in 2026 and could reach 303 billion USD by 2031 1. The Tier 2 segment in which Mercury operates was about 66 billion USD in 2026 and grows at a 9.9 percent annual rate 1.

    The company states that the Tier 2 and Tier 3 market grows faster than the expected increase in total US defense spending, which frames its positioning 1. The filing does not give a separate estimate of the company's market share.

    Trends

    • Defense investment cycletailwind

      Defense demand is in a strong investment cycle, which led to record bookings and backlog at the end of fiscal 2026 2. If this demand converts into revenue, it could support organic growth.

    • Mandates for open standards and outsourcingtailwind

      The US government increasingly mandates open standards and outsourced procurement, and primes prefer integrated subsystems, which fits the company's modular architecture 1.

    • Funding of defense programsheadwind

      Program funding depends on annual Congressional appropriations, and budget gridlock or shutdowns could delay revenue 1.

    • Labor and material cost inflationmixed

      Price inflation for labor and materials has affected the company since the pandemic, and fixed-price contracts limit its ability to pass those costs on to customers 1.

    Competitive position

    The market is highly competitive, and customers can design and manufacture similar products in-house, while large primes may decide to insource a technology 1. Industry consolidation has created larger competitors with broader portfolios and more pricing pressure 1.

    The company also names new entrants offering low-cost modular systems and commercial server manufacturers, which could reduce demand for its higher-priced products 1.

    • Large US and European defense prime contractors

      They are both customers and potential competitors, and may decide to bring technology development in-house, according to the company 1.

    • Commercial server manufacturers

      Their entry into aerospace and defense electronics could reduce demand for the company's products, according to the filing 1.

    • New entrants with low-cost modular systems

      They could gain influence in early design phases and reduce the company's access to future programs 1.

    • Consolidated defense electronics suppliers

      Industry consolidation has produced larger rivals with broader portfolios and more downward pressure on prices 1.

    News & filings

    In the press

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-07-03 · SEC / Mercury Systems, Inc. · 18 Aug 2026
    2. [2] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Mercury Systems, Inc. · 18 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.