Motorola Solutions
About: Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communications and analytics, primarily serving public safety departments as well as schools, hospitals, and businesses. The bulk of the firm's revenue comes from sales of land mobile radios and radio network infrastructure, but the firm also sells surveillance equipment and dispatch software. Most of Motorola's revenue comes from government agencies, while roughly 25% comes from schools and private businesses. Motorola has customers in over 100 countries and in every state in the United States.
Employees: 21,000
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
133% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 156 | Existing positions closed: 67
63% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 16 [Q2] → 26 (+10) [Q3]
61% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $200M | Put options by funds: $124M
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $55.2B [Q2] → $62.5B (+$7.27B) [Q3]
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,198 [Q2] → 1,287 (+89) [Q3]
6% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 470 | Existing positions reduced: 443
1.49% less ownership
Funds ownership: 85.89% [Q2] → 84.4% (-1.49%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$495
5%
upside
Avg. target
$518
10%
upside
High target
$530
13%
upside
5 analyst ratings
4 positive
80%
1 neutral
20%
0 negative
0%
Morgan Stanley Erik Lapinski 0 / 0 met price target | 5%upside $495 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 17 Dec 2024 |
Deutsche Bank Matthew Niknam 58% 1-year accuracy 11 / 19 met price target | 13%upside $530 | Buy Maintained | 26 Nov 2024 |
Barclays Tim Long 54% 1-year accuracy 29 / 54 met price target | 13%upside $529 | Overweight Maintained | 8 Nov 2024 |
Raymond James Adam Tindle 63% 1-year accuracy 5 / 8 met price target | 10%upside $515 | Outperform Maintained | 8 Nov 2024 |
B of A Securities Tomer Zilberman 67% 1-year accuracy 2 / 3 met price target | 11%upside $520 | Buy Maintained | 23 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about MSI published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
22 hours ago
MSI Boosts Norway's Emergency Communication Network: Stock to Gain?
DSB selects Motorola Solutions' TETRA radio solutions to bolster mission-critical communication throughout the country.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
New Contract Extends Norway's Nødnett TETRA Radio Network into 2030s
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) has been awarded a five-year contract by the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB), starting at the beginning of 2027, to continue to manage Norway's nationwide critical communications network, Nødnett, which is relied upon by over 60,000 first responders every day. The new contract is valued at 1,78 billion NOK (approximately 160 million USD) and will run through 2031 with an option for a two-year extension. “The agreement.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
An Increasing Demand For Security Will Drive Growth For Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is a premium stock poised for long-term growth due to increased demand for security systems and innovative technologies like drone emergency response. Despite short-term downside, MSI's strong fundamentals and market position support an 8% annual return for investors with a horizon beyond three years. The new U.S. administration may opt to increase security and immigration headcount, leading to more equipment sales.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Why Motorola (MSI) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
MSI & NOK Team Up to Develop Advanced Drone Solution: Stock to Gain?
Motorola is collaborating with Nokia to develop a leading edge drone solution that will address the evolving requirements of first responder agencies and industries.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Nokia and Motorola Solutions announce drone technology integration for public safety and mission-critical industries
Press ReleaseNokia and Motorola Solutions announce drone technology integration for public safety and mission-critical industries 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution, powered by AI-enabled software, to help first responder agencies and industries keep communities and workers safer. Customers will benefit from enhanced situational awareness, remote operations, and faster decision-making.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
IDCC or MSI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Wireless Equipment stocks have likely encountered both InterDigital (IDCC) and Motorola (MSI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
17 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including A King
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Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Mahesh Saptharishi, Executive Vice President and CTO, Motorola Solutions to Participate in Barclays Global Technology Conference
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) today announced that Mahesh Saptharishi, Executive Vice President and CTO, will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming Barclays Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. PST. A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be featured on Motorola Solutions' Investor Relations website at https://www.motorolasolutions.com/investors/events-and-presentations.html. About Motorola Solutions Motorola So.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
IDCC vs. MSI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors with an interest in Wireless Equipment stocks have likely encountered both InterDigital (IDCC) and Motorola (MSI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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