KUPINSKY STUART sold $263K of MRCY

KUPINSKY STUART (EVP, CLO & Corp Sec) sold 2,373 shares of MERCURY SYSTEMS INC (MRCY) at an average of $110.65 ($109.95–$111.36, $0.26M total) across 2 trades over 2026-08-17 to 2026-08-18.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · KUPINSKY STUART
Published Aug 19, 2026, 10:26 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Aug 19, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$MRCY
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$MRCY
Relevance
4/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MRCYNeutralLow
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Why it matters

The sale represents a modest reduction in insider stake with no immediate market impact.

02

Market read

Low relevance; typical insider sale with limited trading implications.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming corporate actions or compensation changes not disclosed.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filed today

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; investors track them for signals.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MRCYNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Insider EVP sold 2,373 shares (~$263K) in a Form 4 filing on Aug 19, 2026.

Expected impact

No significant price impact expected.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is small relative to float and market cap; insider remains a large holder.

Market effects

None

None

None

Counterpoint

Even small insider sales can signal concerns; monitor for further disposals.

Key entities

  • Stuart Kupinsky

    Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary of Mercury Systems.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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