Brian Schopfer, Chief Financial Officer of Mirion Technologies (MIR -0.06%), purchased 20,000 shares of Class A common stock on Sept. 2, 2026, at $15.60 per share, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $312,000 |
| Shares purchased | 20,000 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 933,290 |
| Post-transaction value | $14.5 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($15.60); post-transaction value based on Sept. 2, 2026, market close ($15.57).
Key questions
- What is the scope of Schopfer's remaining equity in Mirion Technologies?
Following the acquisition of 20,000 Class A shares, the Chief Financial Officer maintains a significant equity position comprising 933,290 Class A shares and 399,935 Class B shares, all held directly. - How does the acquisition price relate to recent market levels?
The purchase was executed at $15.60 per share, which is slightly above the $15.51 market close recorded on Sept. 1, 2026, and the $15.57 market close on the date of the transaction. - What has been the recent return profile for the company?
Mirion Technologies, which specializes in radiation detection and monitoring solutions, saw its shares record a 24% one-year loss as of the Sept. 2, 2026, transaction date.
Company Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-09-01) | $15.51 |
| Market Capitalization | $4.2 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | $24.5 million |
Company Snapshot
- Mirion Technologies provides specialized solutions for radiation detection, measurement, analysis, and monitoring, serving as a comprehensive provider of radiation safety and measurement technologies across industrial, medical, and scientific applications.
- The company operates a diversified business model generating revenue through the sale of detection and monitoring equipment, analytical software, and related services to customers requiring radiation measurement capabilities and compliance solutions.
- Mirion serves a broad customer base, including nuclear utilities, medical institutions, research facilities, and industrial manufacturers across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions that require radiation detection and safety solutions.
Mirion Technologies is an established provider of radiation detection and monitoring solutions with a global operational footprint spanning multiple continents. The company generates approximately $1 billion in annual revenue with a market capitalization of $4.2 billion, positioning it as a significant player in specialized industrial instrumentation. Mirion's competitive positioning is supported by its comprehensive product portfolio, international distribution network, and specialized expertise in radiation measurement technologies that serve mission-critical applications across the nuclear, medical, and industrial sectors.
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Key Data Points
What this transaction means for investors
Over the last 12 months, as of this writing, the Mirion stock price has sunk 25%. In comparison, the S&P 500 is up 18% over the same time. With the stock price struggling, it is a bullish signal for shareholders that an executive would step in to scoop up shares. The purchase of 20,000 Class A shares adds to a significant position, with Schopfer now holding 933,290 Class A shares. In addition, he also owns nearly 400,000 Class B shares. There are plenty of reasons to sell a stock, but buying more is a bullish signal that the insider views that the stock may be undervalued.
In addition to what Schopfer's purchase indicates, analysts also appear bullish on Mirion's near-term outlook. According to CNN, of the 10 analysts who cover the stock, 90% rate it a buy, while 10% rate it a hold. From that group of 10, the median one-year price target is $24. From the price as of this writing, $16.98, that represents a potential gain of 41.3%. The group's highest price target, $29, represents a potential gain of 70.7%. The lowest price target, $20, would still represent a 17.7% gain.
