What were the key financial metrics (revenue, earnings per share, margins) reported for Q4 and FY 2025, and how do they compare to consensus estimates?

Key Metrics (as disclosed in the release)

Mercury Systems’ press‑release for the fourth quarter and fiscal‑2025 period (ended June 27 2025) did not include the actual numbers in the brief you provided, so the precise revenue, earnings‑per‑share (EPS) and margin figures for Q4 and FY 2025—and the associated consensus estimates—are not available in the excerpt. The full earnings release (available on Mercury’s investor‑relations site) typically contains:

• Q4 2025: Total revenue, GAAP/Non‑GAAP EPS, and operating margin (or adjusted EBITDA margin).
  
• FY 2025: Full‑year revenue, EPS, and overall operating margin.
  
• Consensus Comparison: A side‑by‑side table showing reported results versus analysts’ consensus (e.g., Refinitiv/FactSet) for both top‑line and bottom‑line metrics.

Trading Implications

Because the specific numbers are missing, traders should first pull the full earnings release to confirm whether Mercury beat or missed the consensus on revenue and EPS and to gauge margin expansion or contraction. If the company posted revenue and EPS above consensus with stable or improving margins, the market typically rewards the stock with a short‑term upside, especially given the defensive nature of defense‑related technology stocks. Conversely, a miss on either top‑line or EPS, or a compression in margins, can trigger a sell‑off even if the broader sector is strong.

Actionable Steps

1. Check the numbers – Retrieve the full earnings release and compare reported revenue/EPS to consensus (e.g., $X billion vs. $X‑$X billion estimate; EPS $X vs. $X consensus).

2. Assess margin health – A higher‑than‑expected operating margin (or EBITDA margin) often signals pricing power or cost control, which is bullish for the stock.

3. Position based on outcome:

- Beat/beat with expanding margins → Consider a long position, targeting a 5‑10% move if volume confirms the move (e.g., breakout above the prior high of $XX with volume >1.5× average).

- Miss/miss with margin contraction → Look for short‑term bearish trades or hedging (e.g., sell‑covered calls or a short position) if the stock trades below its 20‑day SMA and RSI is above 70.

In short, obtain the precise figures, compare them to consensus, and let the direction of the earnings surprise drive your entry/exit strategy, keeping an eye on volume and technical support/resistance levels for optimal execution.