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Farnsworth David E. sold $1.5M of MRCY

Farnsworth David E. (EVP, CFO) sold 14,767 shares of MERCURY SYSTEMS INC (MRCY) at an average of $99.13 ($97.67–$100.31, $1.46M total) across 2 trades over 2026-08-19 to 2026-08-20.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Farnsworth David E.
Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to alphai Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$MRCY
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
$MRCY
Relevance
6/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MRCYNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The CFO's sale is a routine transaction with modest monetary value.

02

Market read

Provides fresh insider transaction data; limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming earnings or contract news may contextualize the sale.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: filed 2026-08-21

Background

Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions to the SEC.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MRCYNeutralMedium confidence
Context

CFO Farnsworth sold 14,767 shares for $1.46M, reducing his stake to 117,967 shares.

Expected impact

Minor downward pressure, likely within normal volatility range.

Evidence & confidence

Sale amount is small relative to market cap and insider role; no broader market effect expected.

Market effects

Sector

No significant sector impact; Mercury Systems operates in defense electronics.

Regional

Limited to US defense sector investors.

Global

Minimal global relevance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider sale could be a red flag if accompanied by other negative signals.

Key entities

  • Company
    Mercury Systems Inc

    US-listed defense electronics firm (ticker MRCY).

  • Individual
    Farnsworth David E.

    Executive Vice President and CFO of Mercury Systems.

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