Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a leading provider of public safety and enterprise security solutions, operating both within the United States and globally. With a market capitalization of $70.2 billion, MSI is structured into two key segments: Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services.
As MSI prepares to release its Q2 2025 earnings on Thursday, August 7, analysts predict the company will report earnings of $3.06 per share. This would represent a 3.4% increase from the $2.96 reported during the same quarter last year. Notably, MSI has exceeded Wall Street’s bottom-line expectations for four consecutive quarters, a testament to its operational efficiency and market resilience.
In terms of long-term projections, analysts forecast that MSI will post an EPS of $13.48 for fiscal 2025, reflecting a 5.9% increase compared to the $12.73 reported in fiscal 2024. The company's growth is expected to continue, with a projected 7.9% year-over-year increase in earnings to $14.54 per share in fiscal 2026.
However, MSI’s stock has only risen 6.6% in the past 52 weeks, underperforming both the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), which surged 16.3%, and the S&P 500 Index, which saw an uptick of 13.6% during the same period.
On May 1, following the release of its Q1 2025 results, MSI saw a slight dip in its stock price. The company posted revenue of $2.53 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations. Its adjusted earnings for the quarter were $2.88 per share, exceeding consensus estimates by 5.9%. Looking ahead, MSI forecasts full-year earnings to fall within the range of $14.64 to $14.74 per share.
The general consensus from analysts regarding MSI is moderately optimistic, with an overall “Moderate Buy” rating. Out of the 13 analysts following the stock, eight have issued "Strong Buy" ratings, one has rated it as a "Moderate Buy," and four have given it "Hold" ratings. The average price target for MSI stands at $503.56, suggesting a potential upside of 19.8% from current levels.