Defence stocks ideas: Mercury systemsMercury Systems is well-positioned to see robust growth in a new era of defense spending and benefit from increased outsourcing.
The military challenges posed by Russia and China were the catalyst for NATO countries to increase defense budgets, leading to $1.5T of additional defense spending over the next decade.
The recent slowdown in profits is not unique to Mercury and caused by temporary supply chain-related issues.
Shares have fallen 43% this year and are trading below their fair value.
MRCY trade ideas
Overhyped Defense Stock Trading at over 670x EPSWe have another Overhyped Defense Stock trading well above EPS ; This time trading well over 600 times earnings while the price is breaking below trend. It could be argued that we have an Inverted Cup with Handle at the Highs and if 46 Breaks we could quickly come down to $18 a Share but due to how high the PE is i wouldn't even be against targeting the 1.618 Extension all the way down at 72 Cents.
$MRCY Mercury Systems is a safe buy in our view.Despite the fact that the price has reached they average analysts price target we remain confident in the companies continued growth. The company currently holds 4 strong buys and 4 buy ratings from 9 analysts covering the name, thus we expect upside revisions to their price targets very soon, possible coming into earnings or post earnings release. We think any pullback will be short lived and expect a break well above the $68 level, with stop loss set at $63.
MRCY Potential Long Trade Near Bottom Of Range in Strong UptrendNice small consolidation breakout at bottom of range (pullback) following a false breakout out the bottom.
Target is an estimate. On these high flying stocks, prefer to use the trailing stop loss. ATR Stops work well. If price closes below the indicator line, move stop loss up to just below that day low.
MRCY - Momentum Long from $33.47 as it Breaks Major resistance MRCY was found in breakout scan which is involved Defense and intelligence programs in the US. It Broke out of Major long term resistance with huge volume. We think if it can break $33.47 it can reach to $40 area shortly.
* Trade Criteria *
Date first found- January 25, 2017
Pattern/Why- Broke out of Major long term resistance
Entry Target Criteria- Break of $33.47
Exit Target Criteria- Momentum ($39-$40 area)
Stop Loss Criteria- $31.77
(Note: Trade update is delayed here.)
First attemptYesterday's breakout has left the more than 2 months old trading range. Thus we may consider this as the first attempt to continue the uptrend. The bicycle rider, however indicated a pause but the failure to close the window up to now may be seen as a sign that the pause may be a short one.