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Motorola Solutions, Inc.NYSE:MSI Stock Report

Market Cap US$66.9b
Share Price
US$411.58
US$487.9
15.6% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y-1.8%
7D1.9%
1D
Portfolio Value
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Motorola Solutions, Inc.

NYSE:MSI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$66.9b

Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Overview

Provides public safety, government, defense, and enterprise security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. More details

MSI fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends4/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Motorola Solutions
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$411.58
52 Week HighUS$492.22
52 Week LowUS$359.36
Beta0.94
1 Month Change-5.58%
3 Month Change-14.29%
1 Year Change-1.81%
3 Year Change45.31%
5 Year Change98.17%
Change since IPO7,136.72%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Apr 20

Motorola Solutions: Relationships, LTS Contracts And Predictable Refresh Cycles To Drive Growth

Summary Motorola Solutions generates approximately three-quarters of its revenue from its legacy LMR business, which includes radio devices, network infrastructure and related services. As software and services become a larger portion of the mix, we expect operating margins and FREE cash flow to improve over our investment horizon. Continued mix shift toward higher-margin software, video and recurring services revenue should expand firmwide operating margins. Integration and commercialization of Silvus Technologies expands Motorola's capabilities in high-bandwidth, infrastructure-independent communications and increases its exposure to defense and unmanned systems markets. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Feb 16

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...
Narrative Update Feb 05

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).
Narrative Update Jan 22

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.
Narrative Update Jan 06

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.
Narrative Update Dec 15

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.
Narrative Update Nov 30

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.
Narrative Update Nov 16

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.
Narrative Update Nov 01

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.
Narrative Update Sep 04

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.
Analysis Article Jul 26

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

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...
Analysis Article Jul 14

Should You Be Adding Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) To Your Watchlist Today?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article Jun 20

Why Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Could Be Worth Watching

Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Motorola Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:MSI ). The company's stock saw...
Seeking Alpha Feb 19

Motorola Solutions Will Benefit From Margin Increases And Focus On Crime Safety In U.S.

Summary Motorola posted $10.8B in annual revenue, growing at 8.4%, driven by a 10% increase in products and systems. Management reaffirmed the 2025 growth outlook of 5.5%, with a favorable environment due to U.S. security emphasis. I expect GAAP operating margins to converge at 27% by 2027 and keep expanding as customers move to the cloud. My updated DCF valuation for MSI is $350 per share or $60B. With an 8% annual return, I expect the fundamentals to converge to current price levels within 3 years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 11

Motorola Solutions: Product Shifts And Increasing Global Urbanization Will Accelerate Growth

Summary Motorola Solutions has shown impressive growth, with a 45% increase in the past year and a stable 5-year CAGR of 38%, driven by its essential security and communication products. The company's products, including land mobile radio systems, video security, and command centers, are vital for safety, ensuring continued demand and revenue stability. MSI's reputable brand and long-term, multi-year agreements with key partners have led to significant revenue growth, outperforming competitors like Juniper Networks. Expansion into cloud and AI-powered solutions, such as VaaS and AI analytics, positions Motorola for future growth, attracting more clients and ensuring recurring revenue. Steeping rates of urbanization and infrastructure development create a growing need for security services and solutions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Shareholder Returns

MSIUS CommunicationsUS Market
7D1.9%-0.2%1.6%
1Y-1.8%97.9%28.2%

Return vs Industry: MSI underperformed the US Communications industry which returned 97.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: MSI underperformed the US Market which returned 28.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is MSI's price volatile compared to industry and market?
MSI volatility
MSI Average Weekly Movement4.4%
Communications Industry Average Movement9.3%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: MSI has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: MSI's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
192823,000Greg Brownwww.motorolasolutions.com

Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides public safety, government, defense, and enterprise security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services. The Products and Systems Integration segment offers a portfolio of infrastructure, devices, accessories, and the implementation and integration of systems, devices, software, and applications for government, including defense, public safety, and enterprise customers who operate private communications systems and video security solutions, as well as manage a mobile workforce.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Motorola Solutions's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
MSI fundamental statistics
Market capUS$66.94b
Earnings (TTM)US$2.09b
Revenue (TTM)US$11.87b
32.7x
P/E Ratio
5.8x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
MSI income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$11.87b
Cost of RevenueUS$5.76b
Gross ProfitUS$6.11b
Other ExpensesUS$4.02b
EarningsUS$2.09b

Last Reported Earnings

Apr 04, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)12.59
Gross Margin51.51%
Net Profit Margin17.61%
Debt/Equity Ratio349.8%

How did MSI perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.2%
Current Dividend Yield
37%
Payout Ratio

Does MSI pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy MSI by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Motorola Solutions dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJun 17 2026
Dividend Pay DateJul 15 2026
Days until Ex dividend15 days
Days until Dividend pay date43 days

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/01 03:31
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/01 00:00
Earnings2026/04/04
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Motorola Solutions, Inc. is covered by 42 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Richard KramerArete Research Services LLP
James KelleherArgus Research Company
Timothy LongBarclays