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

Moog Inc (NYSE:MOG.B - Get Free Report) gapped down before the market opened on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $162.30, but opened at $152.20. Moog shares last traded at $163.24, with a volume of 680 shares trading hands.

Moog Stock Up 4.0 %

The company's fifty day simple moving average is $171.11 and its 200 day simple moving average is $191.64. The company has a quick ratio of 1.49, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.27 billion, a PE ratio of 25.39 and a beta of 0.84.

Moog (NYSE:MOG.B - Get Free Report) last posted 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 declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 7th were issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 7th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.70%. This is an increase 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.