Mirion CFO Brian Schopfer Buys 20,000
Key Points
The transaction was valued at $312,000.
The acquisition involved shares equal to 2% of the executive's Class A equity stake held prior to the filing.
Schopfer retains nearly 400,000 shares of Class B common stock.
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Brian Schopfer, Chief Financial Officer of Mirion Technologies (NYSE:MIR), 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.
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.
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