Mirion Technologies Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:MIR)

Mirion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:MIR) was the target of some unusual options trading on Wednesday. Stock investors purchased 13,224 call options on the company. This represents an increase of 576% compared to the average volume of 1,955 call options.

Mirion Technologies Price Performance

Mirion Technologies stock opened at $18.61 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $4.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 155.10 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 3.02 and a quick ratio of 2.63. Mirion Technologies has a 1 year low of $14.04 and a 1 year high of $30.28. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $15.62 and a two-hundred day moving average of $18.40.

Mirion Technologies (NYSE:MIR) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.12. The business had revenue of $277.80 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $275.35 million. Mirion Technologies had a net margin of 2.69% and a return on equity of 6.82%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 24.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.01 earnings per share. On average, research analysts forecast that Mirion Technologies will post 0.54 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MIR. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its stake in shares of Mirion Technologies by 42.8% during the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 2,505 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 751 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in Mirion Technologies by 65.1% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,579 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 1,017 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc. lifted its stake in Mirion Technologies by 8,123.8% in the first quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 3,454 shares of the company’s stock worth $64,000 after acquiring an additional 3,412 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. bought a new position in Mirion Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth about $73,000. Finally, GK Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Mirion Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth about $75,000. 78.51% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Mirion Technologies News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Mirion Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its Q4 2026 EPS forecast to $0.22 from $0.21 and projects FY2027 EPS of $0.69. The firm’s quarterly estimates imply continued earnings growth through 2027, supporting the investment case.
• Positive Sentiment: Mirion reported stronger third-quarter profitability and has projected 2026 revenue growth of 24%–25%. The company’s results also showed revenue up 24.5% year over year, with quarterly revenue of $277.8 million exceeding analyst expectations. Mirion Technologies Inc. Profit Advances In Q3
• Positive Sentiment: B. Riley reaffirmed its “buy” rating and maintained a $25.00 upside target, implying meaningful potential appreciation from the referenced share price.
• Neutral Sentiment: Options activity was unusually bullish, with investors purchasing 13,224 call options—about 576% above typical volume. This may indicate increased speculative interest but does not directly affect Mirion’s fundamentals.
• Negative Sentiment: Northland lowered its FY2027 EPS forecast to $0.69 from $0.71, suggesting modestly softer expectations for full-year profitability despite the higher Q4 2026 estimate.
• Negative Sentiment: B. Riley reduced its price target to $25 from $27 while keeping its buy rating, signaling less upside under its revised assumptions.
• Negative Sentiment: Mirion is increasing investment in artificial intelligence and its Paragon business, which led management to reset its 2028 margin target. The spending could support long-term growth but may pressure profitability in the near term. Mirion Projects 2026 Revenue Growth While Resetting 2028 Margin Target

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on MIR shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $23.00 target price on shares of Mirion Technologies in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Mirion Technologies from a “sell (d)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Citigroup lowered their price target on Mirion Technologies from $28.00 to $24.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of Mirion Technologies from $27.00 to $25.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Finally, B. Riley Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $25.00 price objective (down from $27.00) on shares of Mirion Technologies in a research note on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Mirion Technologies presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $24.88.

About Mirion Technologies

Mirion Technologies, Inc develops, manufactures and supplies radiation detection, measurement and analysis technologies. Its products are designed to detect and measure ionizing radiation, monitor exposure and contamination, and support the safe management of radioactive materials and environments.

The company serves a range of end markets, including nuclear power, healthcare, defense and national security, scientific research, industrial operations and laboratories. Its offerings include radiation detectors, dosimetry systems, spectroscopy and monitoring equipment, radiation safety software, and related services.