Motorola Solutions, Inc.

NYSE:MSI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$64.4b

Motorola Solutions Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Motorola Solutions has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 12.4%, while the Communications industry saw earnings growing at 10.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.3% per year. Motorola Solutions's return on equity is 260.1%, and it has net margins of 13.7%.

Key information

12.4%

Earnings growth rate

12.2%

EPS growth rate

Communications Industry Growth31.8%
Revenue growth rate6.3%
Return on equity260.1%
Net Margin13.7%
Last Earnings Update30 Mar 2024

Recent past performance updates

We Think Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

May 10
We Think Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

Recent updates

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Jun 06
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

We Think Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

May 10
We Think Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) CEO Pay Packet

May 08
Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) CEO Pay Packet

Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Apr 19
Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Investors Should Be Encouraged By Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Returns On Capital

Apr 07
Investors Should Be Encouraged By Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Returns On Capital

Does Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Mar 26
Does Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Motorola Solutions: APX NEXT Replacement Cycle Persists In FY 2024

Mar 20

What Is Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Share Price Doing?

Mar 02
What Is Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Share Price Doing?

Analysts Are Updating Their Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Feb 19
Analysts Are Updating Their Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Feb 07
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Motorola Solutions: Q4 Preview, FY24 Outlook And Advice

Feb 06

We Think Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jan 26
We Think Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Jan 02
Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Does Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Dec 21
Does Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.98

Dec 06
Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.98

Motorola Solutions: Rising Crime Rates Boost Public Security And Surveillance Markets

Dec 06

Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.98

Nov 20
Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.98

Motorola Solutions: Mapping The Future Amid Competitive Challenges

Nov 08

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Oct 30
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Motorola Solutions: A Steady Hold Amid Promising Recurring Revenue Growth

Oct 22

Here's Why Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Oct 18
Here's Why Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)?

Oct 06
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)?

Do Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Sep 06
Do Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Capital Investment Trends At Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Look Strong

Aug 24
Capital Investment Trends At Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Look Strong

Motorola Solutions: An Excellent Dividend Growth Stock

Aug 11

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Jul 31
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jul 19
Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

When Should You Buy Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)?

Jul 07
When Should You Buy Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)?

Motorola Solutions: A Mission Critical Tech Brand That Remains Overvalued

Jun 06

Do Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jun 01
Do Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Shareholders Are Optimistic That Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Will Multiply In Value

May 19
Shareholders Are Optimistic That Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Will Multiply In Value

Are Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Apr 24
Are Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Apr 10
Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

At US$273, Is It Time To Put Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) On Your Watch List?

Mar 29
At US$273, Is It Time To Put Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) On Your Watch List?

Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Mar 02
Motorola Solutions' (NYSE:MSI) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Motorola Solutions declares $0.88 dividend

Feb 24

Here's Why Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Feb 20
Here's Why Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Motorola Solutions makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:MSI Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Mar 2410,1961,3921,484866
31 Dec 239,9781,7091,462858
30 Sep 239,8361,7021,414842
01 Jul 239,6541,5171,406825
01 Apr 239,3911,3741,364801
31 Dec 229,1121,3631,327779
01 Oct 228,7251,1751,314766
02 Jul 228,4591,2031,286753
02 Apr 228,2901,2681,263742
31 Dec 218,1711,2451,230734
02 Oct 218,1241,2561,215726
03 Jul 217,8851,1541,186717
03 Apr 217,5329961,164698
31 Dec 207,4149491,212686
26 Sep 207,5177801,231687
27 Jun 207,6438421,281684
28 Mar 207,8859141,335693
31 Dec 197,8878681,325687
28 Sep 197,7651,0471,304670
29 Jun 197,6331,0271,268656
30 Mar 197,5321,0001,231647
31 Dec 187,3439661,179637
29 Sep 187,046-311,115627
30 Jun 186,830-661,057609
31 Mar 186,567-115994585
31 Dec 176,380-155979568
30 Sep 176,3066631,002555
01 Jul 176,1926441,001552
01 Apr 176,1266201,010553
31 Dec 166,038560999553
01 Oct 165,837594974563
02 Jul 165,727526986579
02 Apr 165,665570999596
31 Dec 155,6956401,021620
03 Oct 155,836-5631,051633
04 Jul 155,850-6221,079646
04 Apr 155,876-6951,133666
31 Dec 145,881-6971,184681
27 Sep 145,8755211,248712
28 Jun 145,9567161,280729
29 Mar 146,0598611,311748
31 Dec 136,2279331,330761
28 Sep 134,4227691,002570
29 Jun 137,4879221,660934

Quality Earnings: MSI has a large one-off loss of $667.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th March, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: MSI's current net profit margins (13.7%) are lower than last year (14.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MSI's earnings have grown by 12.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: MSI's earnings growth over the past year (1.3%) is below its 5-year average (12.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: MSI earnings growth over the past year (1.3%) did not outperform the Communications industry 7.1%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst MSI's Return on Equity (260.15%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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