Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) Shares Gap Up - What's Next?

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B - Get Free Report) shares gapped up before the market opened 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 trading hands.

Moog Trading Down 0.7 %

The business has a fifty day moving average of $199.92 and a 200-day moving average of $198.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.07 and a beta of 1.11. 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 released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 24th. The aerospace company reported $1.78 earnings per share 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 will be paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 7th will be given a dividend of $0.29 per share. 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. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.61%. Moog's dividend payout ratio (DPR) 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.