Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Shares Sold by Aquatic Capital Management LLC

Aquatic Capital Management LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI - Free Report) by 6.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 20,657 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after selling 1,383 shares during the quarter. Aquatic Capital Management LLC's holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $9,548,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Center for Financial Planning Inc. increased its stake in Motorola Solutions by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 5,055 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $2,337,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in Motorola Solutions by 11.9% during the fourth quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 235 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $109,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. increased its stake in Motorola Solutions by 22.5% during the fourth quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 136 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Wesbanco Bank Inc. increased its stake in Motorola Solutions by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Wesbanco Bank Inc. now owns 1,289 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $596,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the period. Finally, Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in Motorola Solutions by 1.6% during the fourth quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,664 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $769,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the period. 84.17% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Motorola Solutions Stock Performance

Shares of MSI stock traded up $1.44 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $441.83. The stock had a trading volume of 293,447 shares, compared to its average volume of 768,844. The firm has a market capitalization of $73.77 billion, a PE ratio of 47.88, a PEG ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 0.94. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a twelve month low of $332.98 and a twelve month high of $507.82. The stock's 50 day moving average is $423.19 and its 200 day moving average is $454.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30, a current ratio of 1.28 and a quick ratio of 1.13.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 13th. The communications equipment provider reported $3.75 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.85 by ($0.10). The firm had revenue of $3.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3 billion. Motorola Solutions had a net margin of 14.58% and a return on equity of 197.59%. As a group, research analysts forecast that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 13.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Motorola Solutions Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Friday, March 14th were issued a dividend of $1.09 per share. This represents a $4.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.99%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 14th. Motorola Solutions's dividend payout ratio is presently 47.29%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Motorola Solutions from $495.00 to $505.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 14th. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Motorola Solutions from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 17th. Barclays cut their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $529.00 to $527.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $570.00 to $515.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Motorola Solutions has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $515.25.

Motorola Solutions Profile

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.