Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Here's Why

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B - Get Free Report) shares saw unusually-strong trading volume on Monday . Approximately 514 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 19% from the previous session's volume of 634 shares.The stock last traded at $168.37 and had previously closed at $180.35.

Moog Stock Performance

The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $177.74 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $194.90. The company has a market capitalization of $4.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.44 and a beta of 1.08. 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 - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, January 24th. The aerospace company reported $1.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Moog had a net margin of 5.80% and a return on equity of 14.44%.

Moog Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Investors of record on Friday, February 7th were paid 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 was Friday, February 7th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.75%. Moog's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 17.66%.

Moog Company Profile

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.