Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $127.74, +1.25% vs the prior close of $126.16.
- Volume 100.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MLAB rises 1.3% to $127.74. Closed at $127.74, +1.25% vs the prior close of $126.16. Day range $125.00–$129.06, opened at $125.18.
MLAB daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — MLAB rises 1.3% to $127.74
- Closed at $127.74, +1.25% vs the prior close of $126.16. Day range $125.00–$129.06, opened at $125.18.
- Volume was 100.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 138.69K.
- Price is +2.7% vs its 50-day average ($124.40) and +25.6% vs its 200-day average ($101.73).
- 52-week range $69.43–$144.35; today's close sits at 78% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MLAB dips 1.1% to $126.16
- Closed at $126.16, -1.10% vs the prior close of $127.56. Day range $125.19–$129.38, opened at $125.19.
- Volume was 79.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 140.45K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.8% vs its 50-day average ($123.89) and +24.3% vs its 200-day average ($101.49).
- 52-week range $67.40–$144.35; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — MLAB dips 0.4% to $127.56
- Closed at $127.56, -0.40% vs the prior close of $128.07. Day range $126.80–$129.69, opened at $127.76.
- Volume was 107.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 141.07K.
- Price is +3.4% vs its 50-day average ($123.39) and +26.0% vs its 200-day average ($101.26).
- 52-week range $66.56–$144.35; today's close sits at 78% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — MLAB rises 0.4% to $128.07
- Closed at $128.07, +0.44% vs the prior close of $127.51. Day range $126.10–$128.53, opened at $127.36.
- Volume was 105.00K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 141.79K.
- Price is +4.2% vs its 50-day average ($122.93) and +26.8% vs its 200-day average ($101.03).
- 52-week range $66.56–$144.35; today's close sits at 79% of that range, 11.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MLAB rises 1.2% to $127.51
- Closed at $127.51, +1.15% vs the prior close of $126.06. Day range $125.80–$129.90, opened at $125.97.
- Volume was 83.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 141.94K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +4.2% vs its 50-day average ($122.39) and +26.5% vs its 200-day average ($100.79).
- 52-week range $66.56–$144.35; today's close sits at 78% of that range, 11.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MLAB slides 3.0% to $126.06, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $126.06, -3.00% vs the prior close of $129.96. Day range $125.13–$129.51, opened at $129.51.
- Volume was 151.70K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 140.81K.
- Price is +3.4% vs its 50-day average ($121.86) and +25.4% vs its 200-day average ($100.56).
- 52-week range $66.56–$144.35; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 12.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — MLAB slides 4.5% to $129.96
- Closed at $129.96, -4.48% vs the prior close of $136.06. Day range $129.73–$135.35, opened at $133.50.
- Volume was 70.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 141.65K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +7.1% vs its 50-day average ($121.33) and +29.5% vs its 200-day average ($100.34).
- 52-week range $66.56–$144.35; today's close sits at 82% of that range, 10.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — MLAB slides 4.3% to $136.06
- Closed at $136.06, -4.34% vs the prior close of $142.23. Day range $135.05–$144.35, opened at $142.87.
- Volume was 103.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 141.43K.
- Price is +12.7% vs its 50-day average ($120.75) and +35.9% vs its 200-day average ($100.09).
- 52-week range $66.56–$144.35; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 5.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MLAB jumps 7.3% to $142.23, a 52-week high
- Closed at $142.23, +7.30% vs the prior close of $132.55. Day range $133.34–$143.43, opened at $133.34.
- Volume was 148.00K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 140.89K.
- Price is +18.5% vs its 50-day average ($119.99) and +42.5% vs its 200-day average ($99.81).
- 52-week range $66.56–$143.43; today's close sits at 98% of that range, 0.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — MLAB rises 2.5% to $132.55
- Closed at $132.55, +2.51% vs the prior close of $129.30. Day range $130.08–$134.43, opened at $130.46.
- Volume was 77.70K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 142.67K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +11.3% vs its 50-day average ($119.09) and +33.2% vs its 200-day average ($99.49).
- 52-week range $66.56–$138.66; today's close sits at 92% of that range, 4.4% below the 52-week high.
MLAB latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MLAB in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.05 — Costs tied to exiting activities / restructuring.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Oct 9, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 8, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Aug 10, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $60.14M (prior year $59.54M) (+1.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $2.83M (prior year $4.74M) (-40.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.49 (prior year $0.85) (-42.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 10, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 30, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.05 — Changed or waived its code of ethics.
Jul 22, 2026 · DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Jul 7, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade MLAB
- Last results release: Aug 10, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 27, 2026, Feb 3, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 9, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.17% (largest 7.3%).
- Liquidity: about 114.39K shares (≈$14.61M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $127.74 vs a range of $69.43–$144.35 (78% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 31, 2026 ($0.16/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 5 open-market buys, 7 sales; latest: Siddhartha Kadia bought 7,093 shares on Aug 13, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 13, 2026; 8-K Sep 8, 2026; 10-Q Aug 10, 2026.
- Share count: 5.60M shares outstanding (Aug 3, 2026), +1.7% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control.
MLAB market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 125.18 | 129.06 | 125.00 | 127.74 | 100.20K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 125.19 | 129.38 | 125.19 | 126.16 | 79.10K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 127.76 | 129.69 | 126.80 | 127.56 | 107.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 127.36 | 128.53 | 126.10 | 128.07 | 105.00K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 125.97 | 129.90 | 125.80 | 127.51 | 83.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 129.51 | 129.51 | 125.13 | 126.06 | 151.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 133.50 | 135.35 | 129.73 | 129.96 | 70.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 142.87 | 144.35 | 135.05 | 136.06 | 103.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 133.34 | 143.43 | 133.34 | 142.23 | 148.00K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 130.46 | 134.43 | 130.08 | 132.55 | 77.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 130.65 | 131.91 | 129.01 | 129.30 | 93.20K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 132.47 | 132.70 | 129.26 | 129.94 | 127.60K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 133.43 | 133.59 | 130.17 | 130.98 | 124.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 133.51 | 135.02 | 131.68 | 132.99 | 82.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 138.60 | 138.60 | 132.37 | 134.04 | 162.90K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 132.39 | 138.66 | 130.53 | 137.50 | 201.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 134.63 | 136.31 | 131.69 | 133.01 | 104.20K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 130.99 | 136.20 | 130.69 | 134.63 | 114.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 126.87 | 132.25 | 126.40 | 131.87 | 114.10K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 126.15 | 127.74 | 124.50 | 126.54 | 136.70K |
About Mesa Laboratories
Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control”. Its business address is in LAKEWOOD, CO. State of incorporation: CO. Fiscal year ends March 31. SEC CIK 724004.
MLAB board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Sadie Alltoft | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Mark Christopher Capone | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Shannon Hall | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Shiraz Shabanali Ladiwala | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| John James Sullivan | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
| R Tony Tripeny | Director | Sep 11, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Brian David Archbold | SVP Operations | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Lyndsey Elizabeth Crennen | CAO | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Siddhartha Kadia | President and CEO | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Gary M Owens | President and CEO | Apr 2, 2026 |
| John Sakys | CFO | Jun 23, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Siddhartha Kadia | Buy | 7,093 | $112.80 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | R Tony Tripeny | Buy | 900 | $113.69 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | John James Sullivan | Sale | 7,093 | $112.80 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | John Sakys | Sale | 2,827 | $89.50 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Lyndsey Elizabeth Crennen | Sale | 442 | $89.50 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Brian David Archbold | Sale | 2,516 | $89.50 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | John Sakys | Sale | 1,223 | $101.27 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Lyndsey Elizabeth Crennen | Sale | 118 | $101.27 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Brian David Archbold | Sale | 1,151 | $101.27 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mark Christopher Capone | Buy | 1,301 | $76.35 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | R Tony Tripeny | Buy | 1,315 | $76.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Shiraz Shabanali Ladiwala | Buy | 3,500 | $72.23 |
MLAB financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $249.13M | $6.71M | 1.21 | $42.83M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $240.98M | $-1.97M | -0.36 | $46.81M |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $216.19M | $-254.25M | -47.20 | $44.13M |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $219.08M | $930.00K | 0.17 | $27.98M |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $184.34M | $1.87M | 0.35 | $39.22M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $419.22M, total liabilities $230.46M, cash $30.70M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MLAB earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $101.62 |
| May 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $90.80 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $87.53 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $74.87 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $57.44 |
| May 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $103.07 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $137.27 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $117.89 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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