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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$324.52
+1.16 (+0.36%)
(As of 12/8/2023 08:57 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$322.56
$325.18
50-Day Range
$271.49
$325.32
52-Week Range
$251.00
$325.89
Volume
871,400 shs
Average Volume
718,694 shs
Market Capitalization
$53.87 billion
P/E Ratio
32.81
Dividend Yield
1.08%
Price Target
$312.57

Motorola Solutions MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.57 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
3.7% Downside
$312.57 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.75% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.08
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.50mentions of Motorola Solutions in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$23.36 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.64%
From $10.65 to $11.57 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.54 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

106th out of 585 stocks

Radio & T.V. Communications Equipment Industry

4th out of 18 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 and mobile video cameras, and accessories; radio 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. 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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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 10/13 Dividend
9/14/2023
Dividend Payable
10/13/2023
Last Earnings
11/02/2023
Today
12/10/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/12 Dividend
12/14/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Dividend Payable
1/12/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/08/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Radio & t.v. communications equipment
Sub-Industry
Communications Equipment
CUSIP
62007630
Employees
20,000
Year Founded
1928

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$312.57
High Stock Price Target
$335.00
Low Stock Price Target
$270.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-3.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.57
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.36 billion
Pretax Margin
21.35%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$9.11 billion
Cash Flow
$12.51 per share
Book Value
$0.78 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
163,510,000
Market Cap
$53.87 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.94

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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 Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:26 AM.

Pros

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

  • Strong presence in the public safety and enterprise security solutions market, providing a wide range of products and services.
  • Continued growth in the Products and Systems Integration segment, offering infrastructure, devices, and video security solutions.
  • Expansion into international markets, including the United Kingdom and Canada, providing opportunities for global growth.
  • Focus on software and services, offering command center applications, mobile video equipment, and cybersecurity services.
  • Positive sentiment from hedge funds and institutional investors, with a significant percentage of the stock owned by these entities.

Cons

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

  • Competition in the radio and TV communications equipment industry, which may impact market share and profitability.
  • Dependence on government and public safety contracts, which can be subject to budget constraints and regulatory changes.
  • Potential risks associated with cybersecurity, as the company offers software and services in this area.
  • Fluctuations in the stock price, which can be influenced by market conditions and investor sentiment.
  • Uncertainty in the global economic landscape, which may impact demand for public safety and enterprise security solutions.














MSI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Motorola Solutions stock right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSI shares.
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What is Motorola Solutions' stock price target for 2024?

7 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Motorola Solutions' stock. Their MSI share price targets range from $270.00 to $335.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $312.57 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.7%.
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How have MSI shares performed in 2023?

Motorola Solutions' stock was trading at $257.71 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, MSI stock has increased by 25.9% and is now trading at $324.52.
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Are investors shorting Motorola Solutions?

Motorola Solutions saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,240,000 shares, an increase of 37.8% from the October 31st total of 899,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 630,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.0 days. Approximately 0.8% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Motorola Solutions' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 8th 2024.
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How were Motorola Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The communications equipment provider reported $2.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.79 by $0.18. The communications equipment provider earned $2.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.53 billion. Motorola Solutions had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 668.00% and a net margin of 17.30%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 7.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.79 EPS.
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How often does Motorola Solutions pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Motorola Solutions?

Motorola Solutions declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Investors of record on Friday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.98 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a $3.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.21%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 14th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.88.
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Is Motorola Solutions a good dividend stock?

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.09%. 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 35.59%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MSI will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.42% 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 fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.60-3.65 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.58. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.81 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.81 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (1.42%), Raymond James & Associates (1.23%), Invesco Ltd. (1.21%), Northern Trust Corp (1.11%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.10%) and Deutsche Bank AG (1.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Cynthia Yazdi, Daniel G Pekofske, Gregory Q Brown, 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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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 12/11/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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