Zacks Research Expects Lower Earnings for Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) – Analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Motorola Solutions in a report released on Tuesday, March 11th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the communications equipment provider will earn $2.76 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $2.77. The consensus estimate for Motorola Solutions’ current full-year earnings is $13.55 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Motorola Solutions’ Q1 2026 earnings at $2.53 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $4.76 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on MSI. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions from $440.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 26th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions from $495.00 to $505.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 14th. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions from $529.00 to $527.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 14th. Finally, StockNews.com raised shares of Motorola Solutions from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $505.88.

Motorola Solutions Stock Performance

Motorola Solutions stock opened at $418.07 on Friday. 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 has a 1-year low of $332.98 and a 1-year high of $507.82. The firm has a market capitalization of $69.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 1.03. The company’s 50-day moving average is $450.02 and its 200 day moving average is $460.23.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 13th. The communications equipment provider reported $3.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.85 by ($0.10). Motorola Solutions had a net margin of 14.58% and a return on equity of 197.59%. The business had revenue of $3.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3 billion.

Motorola Solutions Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be paid a dividend of $1.09 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 14th. This represents a $4.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.04%. Motorola Solutions’s dividend payout ratio is presently 47.29%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Motorola Solutions

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Synergy Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Motorola Solutions during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Crews Bank & Trust acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. FSA Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 84.17% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Motorola Solutions

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.