Mayville Engineering stock gains 5.13 percent after Georgia deal

Published on 10/04/2026 at 10:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Mayville Engineering stock is priced at USD 16.48 after the October 1, 2026 acquisition announcement. Second quarter sales reached USD 163.0 million, up 23.2 percent year over year.

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Mayville Engineering Company (US5786051079) stock closed at USD 16.48 on October 2, 2026 at 3:59 p.m. ET, up 5.13 percent. The move followed the company's October 1 announcement that it had acquired a 138,000 square foot finishing facility in Thomson, Georgia.

Georgia deal adds capacity

According to Business Wire on October 1, 2026, MEC plans to invest USD 25 million to USD 30 million in the site through 2028. The project includes the purchase price, facility improvements and production equipment.

The investment targets demand from MEC's Datacenter and Critical Power end market. The release says the company secured approximately USD 90 million in new project awards during the first half of 2026 and has a qualified opportunity pipeline exceeding USD 125 million, while the Georgia site is expected to begin contributing revenue and earnings in 2027.

Revenue growth meets losses

Business Wire also identifies MEC's second quarter 2026 results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Net sales reached USD 163.0 million, up 23.2 percent from the prior-year quarter, while the company posted a net loss of USD 2.1 million, or USD 0.09 per diluted share.

The contrast matters for the stock. MEC is adding production capacity while current earnings remain negative, so the investment case depends on converting project awards and customer demand into profitable volume rather than simply expanding its footprint.

Analyst target stays above price

MarketBeat lists a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of USD 35.75 for Mayville Engineering. That target stands USD 19.27 above the October 2 closing price, leaving the market's stated expectation heavily dependent on the company's execution of its growth program.

Stock remains below yearly high

Mayville Engineering stock closed at USD 16.48 on October 2, 2026, with volume of 430,476 shares. Its 52-week range was USD 12.25 to USD 38.76, placing the reference price USD 22.28 below the yearly high.