Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) Shares Gap Up – Should You Buy?

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B)’s stock price gapped up before the market opened on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $171.18, but opened at $176.72. Moog shares last traded at $177.00, with a volume of 217 shares traded.

Moog Trading Down 0.7 %

The firm has a market capitalization of $5.55 billion, a PE ratio of 26.71 and a beta of 1.08. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $183.91 and its 200 day moving average price is $195.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.49.

Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) last issued its earnings results on Friday, January 24th. The aerospace company reported $1.78 EPS for the quarter. Moog had a net margin of 5.80% and a return on equity of 14.44%.

Moog Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Investors of record on Friday, February 7th were issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.66%. This is a positive change from Moog’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.28. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 7th. Moog’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 17.66%.

About Moog

Moog Inc designs, manufactures, and integrates precision motion and fluid controls and systems for original equipment manufacturers and end users in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets worldwide. The company's Aircrafts Controls segment offers primary and secondary flight controls for military and commercial aircrafts; aftermarket support services; and ground-based navigation aids.