Motorola Solutions Past Earnings Performance
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Motorola Solutions has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 13%, while the Communications industry saw earnings growing at 8.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.4% per year. Motorola Solutions's return on equity is 116.9%, and it has net margins of 14.7%.
Key information
13.0%
Earnings growth rate
13.2%
EPS growth rate
| Communications Industry Growth | 31.8% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.4% |
| Return on equity | 116.9% |
| Net Margin | 14.7% |
| Last Earnings Update | 28 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.09
Nov 18
Motorola Solutions' Strong Q3 Fuels Market Excitement, Leading To Overvaluation
Nov 12Is Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) A Risky Investment?
Nov 04Motorola Solutions: Unmatched Positioning In Core Business Should Drive Attractive Long-Term Growth
Oct 18Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)
Sep 09Motorola Solutions: Solid Growth In Video And LMR
Aug 28Getting In Cheap On Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Might Be Difficult
Aug 25Why We Like The Returns At Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI)
Aug 12These 4 Measures Indicate That Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jul 29Is It Time To Consider Buying Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)?
Jul 02Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)
Jun 06We Think Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative
May 10Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) CEO Pay Packet
May 08Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Apr 19Investors Should Be Encouraged By Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Returns On Capital
Apr 07Does Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Mar 26Motorola Solutions: APX NEXT Replacement Cycle Persists In FY 2024
Mar 20What Is Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Share Price Doing?
Mar 02Analysts Are Updating Their Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Estimates After Its Yearly Results
Feb 19A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)
Feb 07Motorola Solutions: Q4 Preview, FY24 Outlook And Advice
Feb 06We Think Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Jan 26Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency
Jan 02Does Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Dec 21Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.98
Dec 06Motorola Solutions: Rising Crime Rates Boost Public Security And Surveillance Markets
Dec 06Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.98
Nov 20Motorola Solutions: Mapping The Future Amid Competitive Challenges
Nov 08Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)
Oct 30Motorola Solutions: A Steady Hold Amid Promising Recurring Revenue Growth
Oct 22Here's Why Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Oct 18Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)?
Oct 06Do Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Sep 06Capital Investment Trends At Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Look Strong
Aug 24Motorola Solutions: An Excellent Dividend Growth Stock
Aug 11Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Motorola Solutions makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 24 | 10,655 | 1,562 | 1,567 | 889 |
| 29 Jun 24 | 10,421 | 1,464 | 1,518 | 869 |
| 30 Mar 24 | 10,196 | 1,392 | 1,484 | 866 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 9,978 | 1,709 | 1,462 | 858 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 9,836 | 1,702 | 1,414 | 842 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 9,654 | 1,517 | 1,406 | 825 |
| 01 Apr 23 | 9,391 | 1,374 | 1,364 | 801 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 9,112 | 1,363 | 1,327 | 779 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 8,725 | 1,175 | 1,314 | 766 |
| 02 Jul 22 | 8,459 | 1,203 | 1,286 | 753 |
| 02 Apr 22 | 8,290 | 1,268 | 1,263 | 742 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 8,171 | 1,245 | 1,230 | 734 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 8,124 | 1,256 | 1,215 | 726 |
| 03 Jul 21 | 7,885 | 1,154 | 1,186 | 717 |
| 03 Apr 21 | 7,532 | 996 | 1,164 | 698 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 7,414 | 949 | 1,212 | 686 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 7,517 | 780 | 1,231 | 687 |
| 27 Jun 20 | 7,643 | 842 | 1,281 | 684 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 7,885 | 914 | 1,335 | 693 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 7,887 | 868 | 1,325 | 687 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 7,765 | 1,047 | 1,304 | 670 |
| 29 Jun 19 | 7,633 | 1,027 | 1,268 | 656 |
| 30 Mar 19 | 7,532 | 1,000 | 1,231 | 647 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 7,343 | 966 | 1,179 | 637 |
| 29 Sep 18 | 7,046 | -31 | 1,115 | 627 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 6,830 | -66 | 1,057 | 609 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 6,567 | -115 | 994 | 585 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 6,380 | -155 | 979 | 568 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 6,306 | 663 | 1,002 | 555 |
| 01 Jul 17 | 6,192 | 644 | 1,001 | 552 |
| 01 Apr 17 | 6,126 | 620 | 1,010 | 553 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 6,038 | 560 | 999 | 553 |
| 01 Oct 16 | 5,837 | 594 | 974 | 563 |
| 02 Jul 16 | 5,727 | 526 | 986 | 579 |
| 02 Apr 16 | 5,665 | 570 | 999 | 596 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,695 | 640 | 1,021 | 620 |
| 03 Oct 15 | 5,836 | -563 | 1,051 | 633 |
| 04 Jul 15 | 5,850 | -622 | 1,079 | 646 |
| 04 Apr 15 | 5,876 | -695 | 1,133 | 666 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 5,881 | -697 | 1,184 | 681 |
| 27 Sep 14 | 5,875 | 521 | 1,248 | 712 |
| 28 Jun 14 | 5,956 | 716 | 1,280 | 729 |
| 29 Mar 14 | 6,059 | 861 | 1,311 | 748 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 6,227 | 933 | 1,330 | 761 |
Quality Earnings: MSI has a large one-off loss of $675.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 28th September, 2024.
Growing Profit Margin: MSI's current net profit margins (14.7%) are lower than last year (17.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MSI's earnings have grown by 13% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: MSI's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: MSI had negative earnings growth (-8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Communications industry average (-3.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst MSI's Return on Equity (116.85%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.