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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$353.31
+5.70 (+1.64%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$348.94
$353.49
50-Day Range
$317.03
$349.01
52-Week Range
$269.64
$353.53
Volume
537,506 shs
Average Volume
641,704 shs
Market Capitalization
$58.68 billion
P/E Ratio
35.58
Dividend Yield
1.11%
Price Target
$337.25

Motorola Solutions MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.88 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.5% Downside
$337.25 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.73% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.08
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.00mentions of Motorola Solutions in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.59 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.03%
From $11.74 to $12.80 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.84 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

27th out of 588 stocks

Radio & T.V. Communications Equipment Industry

1st out of 22 stocks

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About Motorola Solutions Stock (NYSE:MSI)

Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides public safety and enterprise security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company 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 video security devices and infrastructure, as well as the implementation and integration of systems, devices, software, and applications for government, public safety, and commercial customers who operate private communications networks and video security solutions, as well as manage a mobile workforce. Its land mobile radio communications, and video security and access control devices include two-way portable and vehicle-mounted radios, fixed video cameras, and accessories; communications network core and central processing software, base stations, consoles, and repeaters; and video analytics, network video management hardware and software, and access control solutions. The Software and Services segment provides public safety and enterprise command center, unified communications applications, mobile video equipment, and video software solutions; repair, technical support, and maintenance services; and monitoring, software updates, and cybersecurity services to government, public safety, and commercial communications networks. It serves hospitality; manufacturing; military and defence; public safety; mining; oil and gas; transportation and logistics; utilities industries. The company was formerly known as Motorola, Inc. and changed its name to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in January 2011. Motorola Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

MSI Stock Price History

MSI Stock News Headlines

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Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
MSI Oct 2024 270.000 put
MSI Dec 2024 400.000 call
MSI Dec 2024 310.000 put
MSI Jul 2024 330.000 put
MSI Apr 2024 350.000 call
Motorola Solutions Declares Quarterly Dividend
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/12 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
1/12/2024
Last Earnings
2/08/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend
3/14/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Radio & t.v. communications equipment
Sub-Industry
Communications Equipment
CUSIP
62007630
Employees
21,000
Year Founded
1928

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$337.25
High Stock Price Target
$400.00
Low Stock Price Target
$300.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-4.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.88
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.71 billion
Pretax Margin
21.51%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$9.98 billion
Cash Flow
$13.75 per share
Book Value
$4.45 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
163,609,000
Market Cap
$58.68 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.90

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Should I Buy Motorola Solutions Stock? MSI Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Motorola Solutions was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:35 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Motorola Solutions, Inc.:

  • Motorola Solutions, Inc. had a strong quarterly performance, beating analysts' consensus estimates, indicating positive growth potential.
  • The company has a healthy net margin of 17.12% and a high return on equity of 441.65%, showcasing financial stability and profitability.
  • Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend with a dividend yield of 1.16%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds have been increasing their holdings in Motorola Solutions, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • The company's revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis, demonstrating consistent growth in its business operations.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Motorola Solutions, Inc. for these reasons:

  • There is insider selling activity at Motorola Solutions, with a senior vice president selling a significant number of shares, which may raise concerns about internal confidence in the company.

MSI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Motorola Solutions stock right now?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSI shares.
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What is Motorola Solutions' stock price target for 2024?

8 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Motorola Solutions' stock. Their MSI share price targets range from $300.00 to $400.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $337.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.5%.
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How have MSI shares performed in 2024?

Motorola Solutions' stock was trading at $313.09 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MSI stock has increased by 12.8% and is now trading at $353.31.
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When is Motorola Solutions' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
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How were Motorola Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The communications equipment provider reported $3.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.63 by $0.27. The communications equipment provider had revenue of $2.85 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.82 billion. Motorola Solutions had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 441.65% and a net margin of 17.12%. The firm's revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $3.38 earnings per share.
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How often does Motorola Solutions pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Motorola Solutions?

Motorola Solutions announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.98 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $3.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th.
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Is Motorola Solutions a good dividend stock?

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) pays an annual dividend of $3.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.13%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 39.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MSI will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.63% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Motorola Solutions issued on next quarter's earnings?

Motorola Solutions issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of 12.620-12.720 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 12.680. The company issued revenue guidance of $10.6 billion-$10.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $10.5 billion.

What is Gregory Q. Brown's approval rating as Motorola Solutions' CEO?

439 employees have rated Motorola Solutions Chief Executive Officer Gregory Q. Brown on Glassdoor.com. Gregory Q. Brown has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Motorola Solutions own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Motorola Solutions investors own include Chevron (CVX), AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walt Disney (DIS), Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), Home Depot (HD) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

Who are Motorola Solutions' major shareholders?

Motorola Solutions' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.29%), Vanguard Group Inc. (12.28%), Capital World Investors (7.34%), Raymond James & Associates (1.30%), Norges Bank (1.24%) and Nuveen Asset Management LLC (1.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Cynthia Yazdi, Daniel G Pekofske, Gregory Q Brown, Jason J Winkler, John P Molloy, John P Molloy, Katherine A Maher, Kenneth D Denman, Mark S Hacker and Rajan Naik.
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How do I buy shares of Motorola Solutions?

Shares of MSI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Motorola Solutions have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Motorola Solutions: 280 North, 420 E Exchange Parkway LLC, 4Home, ARRIS Sweden, AirDefense, Airwave, Airwave Solutions Limited, Aloqa, Avigilon Corporation, Avtec Inc, Avtec LLC, BitBand, Broadband Innovations, Broadbus Technologies, Callyo, Digital Recognition Network Inc, Edesix Limted, Emergency CallWorks, General Instrument, Good Technology (acquired by Visto), Gridstone, Guardian Digital Communications Limited, IndigoVision plc, Interexport Telecomunicaciones e Integracion de Sistemas SA, Interexport Telecomunicaciones y Servicios SA, Kodiak Networks, Kodiak Networks Inc, Kodiak Networks India Private Limited, Kreatel Communications, MeshNetworks, Mobilink SA, Modulus Video, Motorola Solutions (China) Co Ltd, Motorola Solutions - Enterprise Business, Motorola Solutions Australia Pty Limited, Motorola Solutions Canada Inc, Motorola Solutions Credit Company LLC, Motorola Solutions Funding Corporation, Motorola Solutions Germany GmbH, Motorola Solutions International Holding Limited, Motorola Solutions Israel Limited, Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Motorola Solutions UK Acquisition Company Limited, Motorola Solutions UK Limited, Motorola Solutions UK One LP, Motorola Solutions UK Two LP, Netopia, Network Ventures I Inc, Next Level Communications, NextNet Wireless, Orthogon Systems, Paceline Systems, Pelco, Plant Holdings Inc, Plate Recon LLC, Psion, PublicEngines, Quantum Bridge Communications, Quorum II, Rhomobile, RiverDelta Networks, Spillman Technologies, Terayon Communications, Tut Systems, Twisted Pair Solutions, Twisted Pair Solutions Inc, Ucentric Systems, VaaS International Holdings, VaaS International Holdings Inc, Vertasent, Vesta Solutions Communications Corp, Vesta Solutions Inc, Vigilant Solutions India Private Limited, Vigilant Solutions LLC, Vigilant Video Co Ltd, WatchGuard Inc, WatchGuard Video Inc, Winphoria Networks, and Xtreme Spectrum.
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This page (NYSE:MSI) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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