Moog (NYSE:MOG.B) Sees Strong Trading Volume – Still a Buy?

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B) shares saw an uptick in trading volume on Tuesday . 661 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 19% from the previous session’s volume of 820 shares.The stock last traded at $183.32 and had previously closed at $182.18.

Moog Stock Down 0.5 %

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a current ratio of 2.46. The business’s 50 day moving average is $195.69 and its 200-day moving average is $198.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.54 and a beta of 1.11.

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

Moog Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 7th will be issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.64%. This is an increase from Moog’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.28. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 7th. Moog’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 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.