Exchange Traded Concepts LLC significantly increased its stake in Motorola Solutions, Inc. during the first quarter of the year, growing its holdings by an impressive 56.8%. According to the company’s latest filing with the SEC, Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 12,024 shares of the communications equipment giant after purchasing an additional 4,355 shares. As of the filing, these shares were valued at $5,264,000.
This move comes amid similar changes from other institutional investors. First Command Advisory Services, SBI Securities Co. Ltd., Meeder Asset Management Inc., Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC, and Sierra Ocean LLC all bought new stakes in Motorola Solutions in the fourth quarter. These purchases reflect growing confidence in the company’s prospects. Institutional investors now own 84.17% of Motorola Solutions' stock, underscoring the strong institutional backing of the company.
Analysts have been actively revising their outlook for Motorola Solutions. Barclays recently reduced its price target from $527 to $511, but kept an "overweight" rating on the stock. Similarly, Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from a “buy” to a “hold” rating, while William Blair reaffirmed its "outperform" stance. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered its price target to $515 from $570, but maintained its "overweight" rating. With two analysts rating the stock as "hold" and eight others as "buy," the consensus rating stands at "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $513.25.
On the insider front, Katherine A. Maher, the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of Motorola Solutions, sold 1,073 shares in a transaction on May 29. The shares were sold at an average price of $418.68, generating a total of $449,243.64. Post-sale, Maher’s direct holding in the company decreased by 57.17%, leaving her with 804 shares valued at approximately $336,618.72. Insiders now own 1.44% of the company’s shares.
Motorola Solutions’ stock opened at $407.58 recently, with a 1-year low of $375.82 and a 1-year high of $507.82. The company boasts a market capitalization of $68.03 billion, with a P/E ratio of 44.21 and a P/E/G ratio of 3.82. It also holds a current ratio of 1.28 and a quick ratio of 1.13. The company’s 50-day moving average stands at $418.94, while the 200-day moving average is $440.57.
In its most recent quarterly earnings, Motorola Solutions posted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.18, surpassing analyst expectations of $3.01. The company also reported a 5.8% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue, reaching $2.53 billion. This performance reflects a net margin of 14.58% and an outstanding return on equity of 197.59%. Analysts expect Motorola Solutions to post an EPS of 13.55 for the current fiscal year.
In addition, Motorola Solutions announced a quarterly dividend of $1.09 per share, payable on July 15, 2025. The dividend, with an ex-dividend date of June 13, offers investors an annualized yield of 1.07%.
Motorola Solutions continues to play a pivotal role in the public safety and enterprise security sectors. The company provides solutions across various markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It operates through two main segments: Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services. The Products and Systems Integration segment offers infrastructure, devices, video security, and accessories, along with systems integration services for private communications networks and video security solutions.