Capital Fund Management S.A. has recently increased its stake in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) by 12.4% in the first quarter, according to the latest Form 13F filing with the SEC. This institutional investor now holds 55,431 shares of the communications giant, having added an additional 6,105 shares during the quarter. As of the most recent filing, Capital Fund Management’s holdings in Motorola Solutions are valued at an impressive $24.27 million.
In addition to this, several other hedge funds have made notable moves in Motorola Solutions’ stock. ORG Wealth Partners LLC raised its position by an astounding 346.2% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 45 shares, bringing its total to 58 shares worth $25,000. Likewise, Community Bank N.A., Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC, Fort Vancouver Investment Management LLC, and Alpine Bank Wealth Management all purchased new stakes in the company during the same period, with respective investments ranging from $32,000 to $40,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds now own a dominant 84.17% of Motorola Solutions' stock.
In corporate news, Katherine A. Maher, the Chief Accounting Officer at Motorola Solutions, made a significant move by selling 1,073 shares of the company's stock on May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $418.68, totaling $449,243.64. After the sale, Maher’s remaining shares in Motorola were valued at around $336,618.72, reflecting a 57.17% reduction in her holdings.
Motorola Solutions’ CEO, Gregory Q. Brown, also made headlines in mid-August, selling 82,765 shares at an average price of $463.05 per share, netting a total of $38.32 million. Following this transaction, Brown’s remaining stake in the company was valued at approximately $26.78 million, marking a 58.87% decrease in his position. Over the past 90 days, insiders have offloaded a total of 101,438 shares worth nearly $46.87 million, with insiders now owning just 1.44% of the company’s stock.
Motorola Solutions’ stock opened at $460.69 on Wednesday, showing a strong performance with a 50-day moving average of $427.81 and a 200-day moving average of $427.29. The company has a solid market cap of $76.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.09, and a PEG ratio of 3.74. With a low of $388.90 and a high of $507.82 over the past 12 months, the stock has proven its resilience in a competitive market.
The company recently reported its quarterly earnings for Q2, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Motorola Solutions posted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.57, beating consensus estimates of $3.36 by $0.21. The firm’s quarterly revenue of $2.77 billion also exceeded analysts’ predictions of $2.74 billion, with a notable 5.2% year-over-year growth. Motorola's return on equity (ROE) was a striking 134.30%, and its net margin stood at 19.08%. This strong performance indicates that the company is on track to meet or even exceed its Q3 and full-year 2025 guidance, with EPS projections of 3.82–3.87 for Q3 and 14.88–14.98 for FY 2025.
A number of analysts have weighed in on Motorola Solutions. William Blair reaffirmed an "outperform" rating, while UBS Group increased their target price from $490 to $510, maintaining a "buy" rating. On the other hand, Barclays slightly lowered their target price from $511 to $509 but maintained an "overweight" rating. Analysts on Wall Street continue to view Motorola Solutions favorably, with nine analysts assigning a "buy" rating and two a "hold" rating, resulting in an average price target of $512.67.
Motorola Solutions, headquartered in the United States, continues to be a major player in the public safety and enterprise security sectors. It operates two main business segments: Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services. The company provides a wide range of products, from communication infrastructure and devices to video security solutions, while also offering system integration and application solutions for both government and commercial customers.
For those tracking hedge fund activity, it’s clear that Motorola Solutions continues to be a high-interest stock, with a solid market presence and promising financial outlook.