Motorola Solutions, Inc. $MSI Stock Holdings Boosted by Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.

Key Points

• Crossmark Global Holdings increased its Motorola Solutions stake by 355.8% in the third quarter, bringing its holdings to 34,611 shares valued at approximately $15.4 million. Institutional investors collectively own 84.17% of the company.
• Motorola Solutions reported quarterly EPS of $4.41, exceeding estimates of $3.85, while revenue rose 13.3% year over year to $3.13 billion. The company also maintains 2026 EPS guidance of $17.62–$17.72.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with an average “Buy” rating and a $530.10 price target versus the stock’s reported $468.10 price. Motorola declared a quarterly dividend of $1.21, or $4.84 annualized, yielding about 1.0%.

Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. grew its holdings in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI - Free Report) by 355.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 34,611 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after buying an additional 27,017 shares during the quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.'s holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $15,436,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC lifted its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 2.5% in the third quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 3,910 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $1,744,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the period. Sowell Financial Services LLC grew its position in shares of Motorola Solutions by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. Sowell Financial Services LLC now owns 2,502 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $1,116,000 after buying an additional 92 shares during the period. Atticus Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Motorola Solutions by 3.6% during the 3rd quarter. Atticus Wealth Management LLC now owns 632 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock valued at $282,000 after acquiring an additional 22 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC grew its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 1.7% in the third quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 4,104 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $1,843,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the period. Finally, Bell Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions by 5.6% during the third quarter. Bell Bank now owns 551 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock valued at $246,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.17% of the company's stock.

Motorola Solutions Stock Performance

NYSE:MSI opened at $468.10 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 12-month low of $359.36 and a 12-month high of $494.85. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $464.00 and a 200 day moving average price of $436.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $77.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.86, a P/E/G ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 0.88.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The communications equipment provider reported $4.41 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.85 by $0.56. The business had revenue of $3.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3 billion. Motorola Solutions had a net margin of 17.44% and a return on equity of 98.22%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $3.57 EPS. Motorola Solutions has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 4.390-4.440 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.620-17.720 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 15.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Motorola Solutions Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th were issued a $1.21 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a $4.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Motorola Solutions's payout ratio is 38.11%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $510.00 to $520.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Motorola Solutions from $525.00 to $545.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Motorola Solutions from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. Zacks Research downgraded Motorola Solutions from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Bank of America reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Motorola Solutions in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Motorola Solutions presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $530.10.

Insider Transactions at Motorola Solutions

In other news, CEO Gregory Brown sold 14,220 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $485.22, for a total value of $6,899,828.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 66,648 shares in the company, valued at approximately $32,338,942.56. This trade represents a 17.58% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Kathryn A. Moore sold 1,004 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $476.96, for a total value of $478,867.84. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 1,282 shares in the company, valued at approximately $611,462.72. This represents a 43.92% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.28% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc provides mission-critical communications, public safety, and enterprise security technologies. The company develops products and services that help governments, law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, commercial organizations, and other institutions coordinate operations, protect people, and manage critical events.

Its portfolio includes two-way radios and broadband communication systems, command center software, computer-aided dispatch and records management solutions, video security and analytics, access control, and cybersecurity services.

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