Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) Sees Large Volume Increase - Time to Buy?

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B - Get Free Report) saw strong trading volume on Monday . 461 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 5% from the previous session's volume of 483 shares.The stock last traded at $180.60 and had previously closed at $178.27.

Moog Stock Up 8.7 %

The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $201.68 and a 200-day moving average price of $198.56. The firm has a market cap of $6.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.50 and a beta of 1.12.

Moog (NYSE:MOG.B - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results 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 company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 7th will be given a $0.29 dividend. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.60%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 7th. This is a positive change from Moog's previous quarterly dividend of $0.28. Moog's payout ratio is currently 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.