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Outperform 74 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
$387.00
▲(13.72% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:01/31/26
The score reflects strong earnings-call momentum and guidance (growth, backlog, raised EPS outlook) alongside a strengthening balance sheet and bullish technical trend. These positives are tempered by weak/volatile free-cash-flow conversion and a demanding valuation (high P/E with a low dividend yield).
Positive Factors
Record backlog and bookings
A 30% increase in 12-month backlog provides multi-quarter revenue visibility tied to awarded contracts and program ramps. For an aerospace/defense supplier, a record backlog supports steady production plans, capacity utilization, and predictable aftermarket follow-on revenue over the medium term.
Diversified mission-critical end markets and aftermarket
Moog serves aerospace & defense, industrial and medical markets with engineered, embedded components and aftermarket services. Long platform lifecycles and custom content yield high switching costs and recurring spare/repair revenue, underpinning durable top-line and service margins.
Sharply improved leverage and stronger capitalization
Material reduction in leverage and a rising equity base enhance financial flexibility to fund R&D, capex and strategic investments. Lower leverage also reduces refinancing risk and increases resilience to sector cyclicality, supporting longer-term execution on program ramps.
Negative Factors
Volatile free cash flow conversion
Inconsistent conversion of earnings to free cash flow, driven by inventory and working-capital swings, constrains the company’s ability to self-fund growth, sustain buybacks/dividends or rapidly deleverage. Sustained improvement in cash conversion is required to support strategic flexibility.
Tariff-related margin pressure
Tariff exposure materially compressed margins in Q1 and represents an ongoing regulatory/geo trade risk. Persistent or widening tariff impacts increase input and logistics costs, forcing supply-chain changes and limiting sustainable margin expansion absent structural remediation.
Segment margin fragility and timing-driven bookings
Weakness in commercial-aircraft margins and management's admission that some bookings were timing-driven indicate earnings can be volatile by segment. Mix, pull-ins and timing reduce the predictability of organic growth and can undercut long-term margin improvement plans.

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Moog Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionMoog Inc. designs, manufactures, and integrates precision motion and fluid controls and controls systems for original equipment manufacturers and end users in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets worldwide. The company's Aircraft Controls segment offers primary and secondary flight controls for military and commercial aircrafts; aftermarket support services; and ground-based navigation aids. Its Space and Defense Controls segment provides controls for spacecrafts, space vehicles, launch vehicles, armored combat vehicles, tactical and strategic missiles, security and surveillance, and other defense applications; and gun aiming, stabilization, and automatic ammunition loading for armored combat vehicles. This segment also offers controls for steering tactical and strategic missiles, and naval surface ships and submarines; and weapons stores management systems for light attack aerial reconnaissance, ground, and sea platforms. The company's Industrial Systems segment provides components and systems for applications in injection and blow molding machinery, metal forming presses, and heavy industry customers in steel and aluminum production; supplies electromechanical motion simulation bases for the flight simulation and training applications; and supplies solutions for power generation applications, as well as custom test systems and controls for automotive, structural, and fatigue testing. This segment also offers systems and components for applications in oil and gas exploration and production; components for wind turbine applications; components and systems for diagnostic imaging CT scan medical equipment, sleep apnea equipment, oxygen concentrators, infusion therapy, and enteral clinical nutrition; and hydraulics, slip rings, rotary unions and fiber optic rotary joints, motors, and infusion and enteral pumps. The company was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in East Aurora, New York.
How the Company Makes MoneyMoog generates revenue through multiple key streams including the sale of its motion control products, systems integration services, and after-market support. The company primarily earns income from long-term contracts with government and commercial clients, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors, where it provides critical components for aircraft and spacecraft. Additionally, Moog benefits from recurring revenue through maintenance and repair services for its products. Strategic partnerships with major aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors further bolster its revenue, as these collaborations often lead to significant contracts and projects that contribute to Moog’s financial growth.

Moog Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 30, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a clearly positive operational and financial picture: strong, broad-based revenue growth (21% YoY), record segment sales and backlog expansion, meaningful EPS and margin improvement, and an upwardly revised full-year outlook. Management acknowledged near-term headwinds — primarily tariff-related margin pressure, working capital/inventory-driven negative free cash flow in Q1, and a small set of charges — but provided active mitigation plans (supply-chain changes, supplier agreements, tariff route optimization) and confidence in cash flow improvement and capacity planning for defense and data-center demand. On balance the favorable growth, margin progress, backlog/bookings momentum and guidance raise outweigh the short-term cash and tariff challenges.
Q1-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Top-Line Growth
Q1 sales of $1.1 billion, up 21% year-over-year; management called it a record quarter with record sales in all segments.
Record Segment Performance and Backlog Expansion
12-month backlog increased by 30% (record level). Notable bookings and awards included over $1 billion in Commercial Aircraft orders, a >$100 million PAC-3 missile order, >$100 million space vehicle (Meteor) order, and >$50 million in additional missile orders.
Strong Earnings and Margin Improvement
Adjusted operating margin of 13.0% in Q1, up 90 basis points year-over-year (220 bps ex-tariff pressure). Adjusted EPS of $2.63, up 37% year-over-year.
Segment Revenue Strength (Q1)
Space & Defense sales $324M, up 31% YoY; Commercial Aircraft $268M, up 23% YoY; Military Aircraft $247M, up 16% YoY; Industrial $261M, up 14% YoY.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Updated FY2026 guidance: higher sales and adjusted EPS (FY EPS guidance increased to $10.20 ± $0.20, up $0.20 from prior guide); adjusted operating margin guidance maintained at 13.4% (a 40 bps increase over FY25); free cash flow conversion targeted at ~60%.
Positive Cash/Balance Sheet Metrics
Leverage at 2.0x at quarter end (low end of 2-3x target range); management expects to generate at least as much free cash flow in Q2 as was used in Q1 and to improve free cash flow conversion over the year.
Operational Wins and Customer Recognition
Received BAE Systems Gold Supplier of the Year (100% quality and 100% on-time delivery) and Glassdoor 'Best Places to Work' recognition; cited several contract wins tied to operational performance.
Growing End-Market Opportunities and Capacity Planning
Missiles business >$200M in 2025, growing ~20% annually and expected to top $250M in 2026; data center cooling pumps business ~ $25M in 2025 and expected to double in 2026 with production ramp (200/week → 500/week in 2025, additional line being added).
Negative Updates
Tariff-Related Margin Pressure
Tariffs materially pressured margins in Q1—Commercial Aircraft operating margin declined to 10.6% (down 120 bps YoY) with tariff impact ~300 basis points in the quarter; tariffs also reduced company-wide adjusted EPS upside.
Negative Free Cash Flow in Q1
Used $79 million of free cash flow in Q1 driven by growth in physical inventory and timing of payments (including compensation), despite better-than-expected results versus plan.
Inventory and Working Capital Build
Physical inventory growth consumed cash in Q1; while management is executing trade working capital initiatives (supplier model changes ~2/3 complete and material receipt rescheduling), inventory remains a near-term cash headwind.
Q1 Charges and Adjustments
Recorded $7 million of charges in Q1 (adjusted out of operating profit) related to M&A activity, simplification efforts and a program termination.
Commercial Aircraft Margin Fragility
Commercial Aircraft margin performance was the weakest segment-wise (10.6% in Q1) and management reduced military aircraft segment margin outlook (from 14.3% to 13.8%) to reflect Q1 results—illustrating some mix/timing and tariff sensitivity.
Portion of Bookings May Be Timing-Driven
Management noted several 'pull-ins' of Defense orders (e.g., V-22 spares) that accelerated expected annual orders into Q1; some of the bookings strength reflects timing/readiness rather than pure incremental demand.
Company Guidance
Moog updated fiscal 2026 guidance with double‑digit year‑over‑year sales growth, held consolidated adjusted operating margin at 13.4% (about +40 bps vs. FY‑25) and raised adjusted EPS guidance by $0.20 to $10.20 ± $0.20 (Q2 EPS $2.25 ± $0.10); management reaffirmed free cash flow conversion of ~60% (improved vs. FY‑25), noted $79M of free cash flow used in Q1 but expects to generate at least that amount in Q2, and reported a 2.0x leverage ratio (target 2–3x); segment guidance increases were +$30M for Space & Defense, +$15M for Commercial Aircraft and +$15M for Industrial, with segment operating margins adjusted to 13.9% for Space & Defense and moderated to 13.8% for Military Aircraft, while 12‑month backlog grew 30%.

Moog Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Solid fundamentals overall: steady revenue growth and improving profitability, with a notably stronger balance sheet (much lower debt-to-equity in TTM). The main drag is cash-flow quality, as free cash flow has been volatile and recent cash conversion versus earnings is weak.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Moog shows steady top-line momentum, with revenue rising from $3.04B (2022) to $3.86B (2025) and $4.06B in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), while profitability has gradually improved. Net margin expanded from ~5.1% (2022) to ~6.1% (TTM), and operating profitability also strengthened, indicating good pricing/efficiency gains. The main weakness is that growth is moderate rather than high, and margins—while improving—remain mid-single-digit on the bottom line for an Aerospace & Defense supplier.
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Leverage and capitalization look solid overall, with equity building consistently (about $1.44B in 2022 to $2.07B in TTM), supporting a larger asset base. Returns on equity are healthy and stable (roughly ~10%–13% across periods). A key positive is the sharp improvement in leverage in TTM (debt-to-equity ~0.08 versus ~0.47–0.58 in prior annual periods), suggesting materially reduced balance-sheet risk. The primary caution is that prior years carried moderate leverage, so sustaining the lower debt level will matter.
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
Cash generation is mixed. Operating cash flow is consistently positive, but conversion to free cash flow has been volatile, including negative free cash flow in 2023 and relatively low free cash flow versus earnings in TTM (free cash flow about 14% of net income). While TTM free cash flow rebounded strongly versus the prior period (high growth off a lower base), the overall cash conversion remains the main weakness and suggests working-capital or investment demands are pressuring cash.
BreakdownTTMSep 2025Sep 2024Sep 2023Sep 2022Sep 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue4.06B3.86B3.61B3.32B3.04B2.85B
Gross Profit1.11B1.06B996.92M810.96M745.51M697.39M
EBITDA529.48M488.45M423.03M369.86M351.08M329.32M
Net Income258.72M235.03M207.22M171.00M155.18M157.22M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets4.55B4.43B4.08B3.81B3.43B3.43B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments73.36M62.01M61.69M68.96M103.89M99.60M
Total Debt1.06B945.69M874.14M863.09M837.79M903.72M
Total Liabilities2.49B2.43B2.25B2.17B2.00B2.03B
Stockholders Equity2.07B1.99B1.83B1.64B1.44B1.40B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow108.00M128.35M46.33M-37.35M107.37M164.49M
Operating Cash Flow245.30M273.09M202.34M135.94M246.80M293.23M
Investing Cash Flow-138.19M-175.26M-159.62M-163.15M-83.32M-191.16M
Financing Cash Flow-118.03M-98.29M-48.66M-23.02M-134.91M-87.00M

Moog Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price340.30
Price Trends
50DMA
293.88
Positive
100DMA
254.11
Positive
200DMA
221.81
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
14.66
Positive
RSI
71.68
Negative
STOCH
65.71
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MOG.A, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 340.3 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 331.30, above the 50-day MA of 293.88, and above the 200-day MA of 221.81, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 14.66 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 71.68 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 65.71 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MOG.A.

Moog Risk Analysis

Moog disclosed 28 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Moog reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Moog Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
$10.81B42.0913.33%0.46%7.11%13.43%
67
Neutral
$7.48B76.152.17%
67
Neutral
$12.06B1,064.37
64
Neutral
$6.97B67.227.87%0.89%-0.37%-34.97%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
55
Neutral
$5.37B-173.05-2.08%8.63%72.72%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
MOG.A
Moog
340.30
178.82
110.74%
HXL
Hexcel
91.93
33.65
57.74%
MRCY
Mercury Systems
89.43
46.15
106.63%
AMTM
Amentum Holdings, Inc.
30.66
11.95
63.87%
KRMN
Karman Holdings Inc.
91.11
59.11
184.72%

Moog Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Moog Extends Credit Facility, Strengthening Long-Term Financing
Positive
Mar 3, 2026

On February 26, 2026, Moog Inc. entered into an Eighth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with a group of lenders and HSBC Bank USA, National Association acting as administrative agent. The new agreement amends the company’s prior credit arrangement dated May 30, 2025 and extends the maturity of its credit facility from October 27, 2027 to February 26, 2031.

This extension of the credit facility’s maturity significantly lengthens Moog’s debt horizon and reinforces its access to committed financing. The longer-dated facility enhances the company’s financial flexibility and visibility for long-term planning, which may support its operations, investment capacity, and overall balance sheet stability for the benefit of lenders and other stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on ($MOG.A) stock is a Hold with a $369.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Moog stock, see the MOG.A Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Moog Shareholders Reelect Directors and Ratify KPMG Auditor
Positive
Feb 11, 2026

At Moog’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on February 10, 2026, shareholders elected directors across both share classes under the company’s dual-class voting structure. Class B shareholders re-elected Donald R. Fishback and Kraig H. Kayser to terms expiring in 2028 and 2029, respectively, while Class A shareholders re-elected Brenda L. Reichelderfer to a term expiring in 2029, with other directors’ terms continuing beyond the meeting.

Shareholders from both Class A and Class B, voting together as a single class, also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as Moog’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The voting outcomes reinforce board continuity and auditor stability, signaling ongoing support from both classes of shareholders for the company’s governance and financial oversight framework.

The most recent analyst rating on ($MOG.A) stock is a Buy with a $350.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Moog stock, see the MOG.A Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Moog Reports Record Q1 Results and Raises 2026 Outlook
Positive
Jan 30, 2026

On January 30, 2026, Moog’s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on February 26, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026. Also on January 30, 2026, the company reported record fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales up 21% year-on-year to $1.1 billion and diluted earnings per share rising 38% to $2.46, as all segments posted record sales and operating margins improved despite tariff pressures. Space and Defense sales jumped 31%, commercial aircraft 23%, military aircraft 16% and industrial 14%, while bookings reached $2.3 billion and 12‑month backlog climbed 30% to a record $3.3 billion, underscoring strong demand across end markets; although free cash flow remained a use of cash due to inventory build and payment timing, management raised full-year 2026 guidance for net sales to $4.3 billion and adjusted EPS to $10.20, reinforcing Moog’s growth trajectory and signaling confidence in sustained operational momentum and future cash generation for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on ($MOG.A) stock is a Buy with a $319.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Moog stock, see the MOG.A Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 31, 2026