FARMERS & MERCHANTS TRUST Co OF LONG BEACH recently revealed that it reduced its position in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) by 5.1% during the first quarter of 2025. This adjustment was disclosed in its latest Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Following the sale of 726 shares during the period, the institutional investor now holds 13,624 shares of the communications equipment provider. As of the end of the quarter, Motorola Solutions comprised about 1.5% of the total portfolio, ranking as the 16th largest holding for FARMERS & MERCHANTS TRUST Co OF LONG BEACH. At the close of the most recent quarter, these holdings were valued at approximately $5.97 million.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently altered their stakes in Motorola Solutions. Notably, First Command Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake valued around $29,000 during the fourth quarter. Similarly, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. and Meeder Asset Management Inc. both took new positions in the company worth approximately $30,000 and $32,000, respectively. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC also bought shares in Motorola Solutions, spending about $34,000, and Sierra Ocean LLC rounded out the group with a new position worth approximately $35,000. Collectively, institutional investors and hedge funds now own a significant 84.17% of the company's stock.
In recent updates, several financial analysts have weighed in on Motorola Solutions. On May 28th, William Blair maintained an "outperform" rating, signaling confidence in the company's future growth. On the other hand, Barclays revised its target price from $527 to $511 while maintaining an "overweight" rating, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. adjusted its target from $570 to $515. On May 22nd, however, Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from a "buy" to a "hold" rating. Currently, there are two analysts who hold a "hold" rating on the stock, with eight analysts issuing a "buy" rating. According to MarketBeat, the consensus target price is $513.25, and analysts have assigned a "Moderate Buy" average rating to Motorola Solutions.
In a related development, Chief Accounting Officer Katherine A. Maher sold 1,073 shares of Motorola Solutions on May 29th for an average price of $418.68, totaling $449,243.64. Following this sale, Maher holds 804 shares, now valued at $336,618.72, reflecting a 57.17% decrease in ownership. This transaction was officially reported to the SEC.
Motorola Solutions continues to perform well on the market. As of Monday, June 17th, the stock opened at $407.58, with a market cap of $68.03 billion. The company boasts a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 44.21, a price-to-earnings growth (P/E/G) ratio of 3.82, and a beta of 0.96. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $375.82 and a high of $507.82. With a 50-day moving average of $418.94 and a 200-day moving average of $440.57, Motorola Solutions' financial health remains strong, underscored by a quick ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30.
On May 1st, the company reported its earnings for the quarter, revealing a per-share earnings of $3.18, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.01 by $0.17. This strong performance was reflected in the company’s return on equity of 197.59% and a net margin of 14.58%. Revenue for the quarter totaled $2.53 billion, beating the forecast of $2.52 billion. Revenue saw a 5.8% year-over-year increase, although the earnings per share were slightly lower compared to the same period last year, where the company posted $2.81 per share.
Looking ahead, Motorola Solutions also announced a quarterly dividend, scheduled for payment on July 15th. Shareholders who are on record as of June 13th will receive a dividend of $1.09 per share, which amounts to an annualized dividend of $4.36 and a yield of 1.07%. The dividend's ex-dividend date is June 13th, and the company's payout ratio stands at 36.39%.
Motorola Solutions, with its strong standing in the public safety and enterprise security sectors, continues to offer a range of products and services in the U.S., the UK, Canada, and beyond. Its business is divided into two primary segments: Products and Systems Integration and Software and Services. Through its products and services, Motorola Solutions provides advanced infrastructure, video security devices, and communication tools tailored to governmental, public safety, and commercial clients. These solutions support customers who manage private communications networks, security systems, and mobile workforces across various industries.