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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.

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Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 28.52% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 36.98%. Currently, Motorola Solutions has a market capitalization of $69.51 billion. 
Buying $100 In MSI: If an investor had bought $100 of MSI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $52,036.25 today based on a price of $416.29 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solutions's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752702311_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Motorola Solutions 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Needham analyst Joshua Reilly initiated coverage on Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARO#NASDAQ">KARO</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $60. Karooooo shares closed at $49.54 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KARO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari initiated coverage on QXO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QXO#NYSE">QXO</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $33. QXO shares closed at $21.15 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QXO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Andrew Spinola initiated coverage on Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $49. Motorola Solutions shares closed at $408.73 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on DiDi Global Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIDIY#OTC">DIDIY</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $7.2. DiDi Global shares closed at $5.48 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DIDIY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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UBS analyst Andrew Spinola initiates coverage on Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $490.

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UBS Initiates Coverage On Motorola Solutions with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $490

Motorola Solutions's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) short percent of float has risen 22.14% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.33 million shares sold short, which is 1.6% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.87 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Motorola Solutions Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752001250_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Motorola Solutions has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Motorola Solutions's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Motorola Solutions's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.94%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is Motorola Solutions Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 27.24% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 35.73%. Currently, Motorola Solutions has a market capitalization of $69.63 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MSI: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $450,172.04 today based on a price of $417.01 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solutions's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751067014_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 10.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.46%. Currently, Motorola Solutions has a market capitalization of $68.14 billion. 
Buying $100 In MSI: If an investor had bought $100 of MSI stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $703.98 today based on a price of $408.10 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solutions's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749854712_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Motorola Solutions 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

In the current session, the stock is trading at $417.92, after a 0.43% spike. Over the past month, Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) stock increased by 2.81%, and in the past year, by 11.80%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749243635_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Motorola Solutions P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 84.77 in the Communications Equipment industry, Motorola Solutions Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 34.71. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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A Look Into Motorola Solutions Inc's Price Over Earnings

Disclosed on June 2, Katherine A Maher, CVP and CAO at Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Maher's decision to sell 1,073 shares of Motorola Solutions was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000068505/000106299325010691//Archives/edgar/data/68505/000106299325010691/0001062993-25-010691-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday. The total value of the sale is $449,423.
The latest update on Tuesday morning shows Motorola Solutions shares up by 0.38%, trading at $420.76.
<h3>Discovering Motorola Solutions: A Closer Look</h3>
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.
<h3>Motorola Solutions's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Motorola Solutions's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 5.82%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 51.42%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Motorola Solutions's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 2.58.
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Debt Management: Motorola Solutions's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 3.98. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 34.96, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 6.57 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 23.08 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>The Insider's Guide to Important Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Katherine A Maher Executes Sell Order: Offloads $449K In Motorola Solutions Stock

Motorola Solutions's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.23% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.08 million shares sold short, which is 1.42% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Motorola Solutions Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748959233_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Motorola Solutions has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Motorola Solutions's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Motorola Solutions's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.65%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About Motorola Solutions?

JPMorgan analyst Joseph Cardoso views the $4.4 billion deal between Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) and Silvus Technologies as logically sound, while the valuation reflects an &#8220;outsized recent performance.&#8221;
What Happened: Cardoso reiterated the Overweight rating on Motorola <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSI/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $515.</a>
Silvus&#8217; MANET technology includes high-capacity transmission of data, video, and voice without reliance on fixed infrastructure. It leverages mesh networking where each unit serves as transmitter, receiver, and repeater, while also offering specialized capabilities such as anti-jamming and low detectability.
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Cardoso further explains that the acquisition allows Motorola to expand deeper into defense, generate cross-selling opportunities across its existing customer base, and increase its presence in the drone sector. Despite this, investor concerns have lingered over the acquisition price, approximately <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45648306/motorola-strengthens-defense-tech-portfolio-with-5-billion-silvus-acquisition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$5 billion including potential earnouts</a>.
Motorola did acknowledge meaningful revenue contributions tied to Ukraine in previous quarters. It attempted to ease those concerns by pointing to growth excluding Ukraine and noting that international sales comprise roughly one-third of overall revenue.
The company emphasized that its decision followed over a year of due diligence, likely addressing those same performance concerns, and noted it has taken a cautious approach in its forward guidance.
Why It Matters: Motorola highlighted a solid and growing business pipeline, bolstered in part by heightened regional conflict, which helped showcase Silvus&#8217; technological effectiveness and broadened appeal across its customer base.
Cardoso highlights that the Silvus acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to EBITDA margins, with a projected pro-forma margin of 32.6% in 2025.
While the deal is also anticipated to contribute positively to earnings within 12 months post-close, likely by the third or fourth quarter of 2025, the analyst conservatively expects the EPS impact to be &#8220;modest&#8221;.
The earnings lift, Cardoso notes, will likely stem from a combination of factors, including debt reduction as well as incremental revenue and profit growth following integration.
Overall, Motorola&#8217;s strong competitive positioning, proven ability to execute strategic acquisitions that expand its product portfolio, and high-quality earnings underpinned by robust free cash flow support a valuation premium relative to historical averages.
Cardoso also highlights improved financial reporting transparency as an additional factor justifying the higher multiple.
Price Action: MSI shares are trading lower by 0.44% to $418.97 at last check Thursday.
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Motorola Drops $5B On Silvus, JPMorgan Hears Clear Value Despite Static Over Price

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.72%. Currently, Motorola Solutions has a market capitalization of $69.91 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MSI: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $14,926.21 today based on a price of $418.74 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solutions's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748446221_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Motorola Solutions Stock In The Last 15 Years

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), on Tuesday, inked a deal to acquire Silvus Technologies, Inc. and its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45642246/tjc-announces-sale-of-silvus-technologies-to-motorola-solutions-inc-for-up-to-5-0-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">subsidiaries for up to $5.0 billion</a>.
The purchase price comprises of $4.4 billion in cash and up to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45630829/motorola-solutions-to-acquire-silvus-technologies-a-global-leader-in-mission-critical-mobile-ad-ho" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $600.0 million in earnout payments</a>.
Silvu develops software-defined mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) technology that delivers secure voice, video, and data communications without relying on fixed infrastructure.
Its solutions serve global customers across defense, law enforcement, autonomous systems, and enterprise sectors.
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The deal aims to unite Silvus&#8217; technical expertise with Motorola Solutions' global reach and customer access to accelerate the deployment of high-performance, secure communications worldwide.
The transaction is expected to conclude in the third quarter of 2025.
Greg Brown, chairman and CEO of Motorola Solutions said, &#8220;This acquisition underscores our unwavering conviction that technology is the bedrock for protecting communities, securing borders and defending against today&#8217;s ever evolving threats, whether in the air, on the ground or in the water.&#8221;
&#8221;As a result, we&#8217;re now expanding our intelligent network footprint and powering next-generation security for those who stand on the front lines everywhere.&#8221;
This month, the company reported first-quarter revenue of $2.53 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.52 billion, and adjusted EPS of $3.18, beating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45174267/motorola-faces-stock-decline-as-increased-tariff-related-costs-weigh-on-2025-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $3.01</a>.
As of March 29, 2025, MSI&#8217;s cash and cash equivalents <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45150326/motorola-solutions-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">stood at $1.56 billion</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P Telecom ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTL#NYSE">XTL</a>) and&nbsp;iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYZ#BATS">IYZ</a>).
Price Action: MSI shares are down 0.4% at $418.74 at last check on Wednesday.
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In the current market session, Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) stock price is at $424.61, after a 0.16% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 1.15%, and in the past year, by 14.43%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747756826_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Motorola Solutions P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Motorola Solutions has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 83.68 of the Communications Equipment industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747756826_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Price Over Earnings Overview: Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.72%. Currently, Motorola Solutions has a market capitalization of $68.94 billion. 
Buying $100 In MSI: If an investor had bought $100 of MSI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,471.84 today based on a price of $412.91 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solutions's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747081813_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Motorola Solutions 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Motorola Solutions's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.97 million shares sold short, which is 1.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.61 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Motorola Solutions Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746630020_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Motorola Solutions has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Motorola Solutions's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Motorola Solutions's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.73%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Motorola Solutions, revealing an average target of $514.5, a high estimate of $527.00, and a low estimate of $505.00. A decline of 2.97% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746475238_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of Motorola Solutions by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$511.00</td>
<td>$527.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$527.00</td>
<td>$529.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erik Lapinski</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$505.00</td>
<td>$495.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Motorola Solutions. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Motorola Solutions compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Motorola Solutions's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Motorola Solutions's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Motorola Solutions analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Motorola Solutions</h2>
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.
<h3>Motorola Solutions: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Motorola Solutions's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 5.82%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Motorola Solutions's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.01% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Motorola Solutions's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 25.72%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Motorola Solutions's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.96%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Motorola Solutions's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.98, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Barclays analyst Tim Long maintains Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $527 to $511.

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