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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$485.23 -0.77 (-0.16%)
Closing price 08/31/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$485.42 +0.19 (+0.04%)
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Motorola Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
11

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MSI.

Consensus Price Target

$519.44
7.05% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Motorola Solutions, the average price target is $519.44. The highest price target for MSI is $550.00, while the lowest price target for MSI is $450.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.05% from the current price of $485.23.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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MSI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/1/25 to 9/1/26
1 Month Ago
8/2/25 to 8/2/26
3 Months Ago
6/3/25 to 6/3/26
1 Year Ago
9/1/24 to 9/1/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$519.44$504.67$504.67$515.44
Forecasted Upside7.05% Upside15.62% Upside23.28% Upside9.10% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

MSI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MSI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Motorola Solutions Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMotorola SolutionsTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.92
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.05% Upside404.59% Upside13.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Very Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/26/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform$550.00+13.78%
8/21/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
8/18/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$525.00 ➝ $545.00+14.58%
8/6/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$476.00+0.60%
8/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$510.00 ➝ $520.00+18.75%
8/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$509.00 ➝ $529.00+20.81%
8/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$525.00 ➝ $545.00+14.70%
8/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$503.00 ➝ $530.00+11.98%
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5/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$530.00+35.78%
2/13/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/1/2025 UpgradeNeutralBuy$450.00+21.73%
7/7/2025Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
5/28/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
11/26/2024 Boost TargetBuy$440.00 ➝ $530.00+7.10%
9/3/2024 Boost TargetBuy$460.00 ➝ $510.00+14.83%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Motorola Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Motorola Solutions
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $492, reflecting strong market interest and potential for growth.
  • Motorola Solutions, Inc. reported impressive quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • The company has a high return on equity, showcasing its ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity, which is attractive to investors looking for strong performance.
  • Recent revenue growth of over 13% compared to the previous year demonstrates the company's ability to expand its market presence and increase sales.
  • Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 1.1%, providing investors with a steady income stream in addition to potential capital appreciation.

Motorola Solutions
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, which may indicate increased financial risk and reliance on borrowed funds.
  • Despite recent growth, the stock has shown volatility, which could lead to potential losses for investors during market downturns.
  • Motorola Solutions, Inc. operates in a competitive industry, facing challenges from other technology providers, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The current market conditions may lead to fluctuations in stock performance, making it a riskier investment for those seeking stability.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with some expressing caution, which could signal uncertainty about future performance.

MSI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Motorola Solutions is $519.44, with a high forecast of $550.00 and a low forecast of $450.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSI shares.

According to analysts, Motorola Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 7.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Motorola Solutions's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Motorola Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Motorola Solutions more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Motorola Solutions is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MSI compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Motorola Solutions analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/26/2026.
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