Motorola Solutions Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Motorola Solutions is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.06% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 15th October, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 16th September, 2026.
Key information
1.1%
Dividend yield
1.3%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.4% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.6% |
| Next dividend pay date | 15 Oct 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 16 Sep 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 37% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
MSI: Public Safety Demand And Drone Technologies Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Motorola Solutions by about $15 to $521.82, reflecting higher price targets after a Q2 beat, ongoing demand strength across products and software, and positive commentary on growth in drone and related technologies. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Motorola Solutions points to a generally positive tone following the Q2 report, with several firms lifting price targets and highlighting execution across both products and software.Motorola Solutions: An Undervalued Stock For Long-Term Dividend Growth Investors
Summary Motorola provides a range of safety and security products and services, such as surveillance equipment and command and control systems, largely used by enterprises and public safety agencies. Its 10-year dividend growth rate of 12.4% shows what a prolific dividend grower it’s been, and even more recent dividend raises have still been well over 10%. Motorola has a good financial position. Its long-term debt/equity ratio is 3.5, while the interest coverage ratio is over 8. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaMSI: Public Safety AI Suites Will Support Future Upside Beyond 2026
Analysts have raised their blended price target for Motorola Solutions to about $507 from roughly $488, reflecting updated views on fair value with only modest adjustments to revenue growth, margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Motorola Solutions reflects a mix of optimism on execution and caution on how much of that story is already reflected in the stock price.Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Annual Report
It's been a good week for Motorola Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:MSI ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...MSI: Public Safety AI Suites Will Support Future Upside Into 2026
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Motorola Solutions steady at $487.90, with only small tweaks to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E informing this unchanged target. What's in the News Launch of Assist Suites, a role-based AI portfolio for public safety that pulls together 911 audio, video, radio transcripts and other data to support faster response, officer safety and more accurate reporting across dispatchers and field officers (Product-Related Announcement).MSI: Government Deal Delays Will Support Future Upside Into 2026
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price target on Motorola Solutions to US$495 from US$509, citing a Q3 beat, steady fiscal 2025 sales guidance, and potential upside from government shutdown related deal slippage into fiscal 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a mix of confidence in Motorola Solutions' execution and some recalibration of expectations after the latest update.MSI: Government Deal Delays Will Support Future Recurring Revenue Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Motorola Solutions slightly lower, to about $488 from roughly $494, as modest tweaks to discount rate and growth assumptions follow recent price target cuts that still factor in potential upside from government shutdown related deal timing. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Motorola Solutions reflects a mix of confidence in the business outlook and caution around valuation and deal timing.MSI: Recurring Revenue Mix Will Drive Upside Despite Recent Price Target Trims
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Motorola Solutions by approximately $5 to about $494 per share. The revision reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest pressure on long term margins, while analysts remain encouraged by resilient revenue growth, recurring revenue mix, and potential upside from deferred government deals in 2026.MSI: Fiscal 2025 Sales Stability And Recurring Revenue Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Motorola Solutions to $495 from $509, citing solid sales guidance but noting short-term booking slowdowns and persisting deal delays. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment toward Motorola Solutions remains mixed, reflecting both optimism about the company’s ongoing performance and caution regarding near-term challenges.MSI: Fiscal 2025 Guidance And Recurring Revenue Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Motorola Solutions by less than $1 to approximately $498. They cite solid fundamentals, resilient government and recurring revenues, while also factoring in deal timing and valuation concerns.MSI: Recurring Revenue And Government Contracts Will Drive Performance Amid Uncertainty
The consensus analyst price target for Motorola Solutions has decreased slightly, dropping from approximately $504 to $498. Analysts cite resilient fundamentals but flag near-term uncertainties such as deal timing and caution around elevated valuation levels.Integrated Communications Will Transform Public Safety And Smart Cities
Despite near-term growth headwinds, analysts remain positive on Motorola Solutions’ long-term outlook and see current weakness as a potential buying opportunity, resulting in no change to the consensus price target of $503.75. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the recent growth slowdown as creating an attractive entry point for investors.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: MSI's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: MSI's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Motorola Solutions Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (MSI) | 1.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Communications) | 2.0% |
| Analyst forecast (MSI) (up to 3 years) | 1.3% |
Notable Dividend: MSI's dividend (1.06%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.38%).
High Dividend: MSI's dividend (1.06%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.18%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (36.7%), MSI's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (29.9%), MSI's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/18 04:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/07/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Motorola Solutions, Inc. is covered by 41 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Kramer | Arete Research Services LLP |
| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| Jeffrey Kvaal | Barclays |