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

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B)’s share price gapped up prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $177.98, but opened at $192.26. Moog shares last traded at $191.19, with a volume of 113 shares.

Moog Stock Up 5.6 %

The stock has a market capitalization of $5.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.60 and a beta of 1.11. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $201.26 and its 200 day simple moving average is $198.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a current ratio of 2.46.

Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 24th. The aerospace company reported $1.78 earnings per share (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 announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Investors of record on Friday, February 7th will be given a dividend of $0.29 per share. This is a positive change from Moog’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.28. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 7th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.62%. Moog’s dividend payout ratio is presently 17.05%.

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.