Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) Shares Gap Up – Still a Buy?

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B)’s share price gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $177.80, but opened at $181.74. Moog shares last traded at $181.56, with a volume of 117 shares changing hands.

Moog Price Performance

The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $182.16 and its 200-day simple moving average is $195.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.49. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.81 and a beta of 1.08.

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

Moog Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 7th were issued a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 7th. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.66%. This is an increase from Moog’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.28. Moog’s payout ratio is currently 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.