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
An Increasing Demand For Security Will Drive Growth For Motorola Solutions
Dec 18Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Recent Growth In Returns
Dec 15
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Not Flying Under The Radar
Dec 02Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.09
Nov 18Motorola 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: Rising Crime Rates Boost Public Security And Surveillance Markets
Dec 06Motorola Solutions: Mapping The Future Amid Competitive Challenges
Nov 08Motorola Solutions: A Steady Hold Amid Promising Recurring Revenue Growth
Oct 22Revenue & 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 (1.6%).
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.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/19 23:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
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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 59 analysts. 12 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 |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |