Moog Inc. (MOG.A) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on July 31, 2026, Moog reported EPS of $3.72 versus consensus estimate of $2.67.

For the current fiscal year, Moog is expected to post earnings of $11.41 per share on $4.37 in revenues. This represents a 31.3% change in EPS on a 12.99% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $11.8 per share on $4.67 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 3.42% and 6.96%, respectively.

Valuation Metrics

Though Moog has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for Moog? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.

On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.

Moog has a Value Score of D. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.

In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 37.4X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 36.7X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 35.4X versus its peer group's average of 32.7X. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.

Zacks Rank

We also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Moog currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to a solid earnings estimate revision trend.

Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Moog meets the list of requirements. Thus, it seems as though Moog shares could have a bit more room to run in the near term.

How Does MOG.A Stack Up to the Competition?

Shares of MOG.A have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS). DRS has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of D, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of B.

Earnings were strong last quarter. Leonardo DRS, Inc. beat our consensus estimate by 29.63%, and for the current fiscal year, DRS is expected to post earnings of $1.37 per share on revenue of $3.95 billion.

Shares of Leonardo DRS, Inc. have gained 3.8% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 32.6X and a P/CF of 29.67X.

The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry is in the top 20% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for MOG.A and DRS, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.

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