Motorola Solutions, Inc. has recently seen notable changes in its stock ownership and trading patterns, as highlighted by institutional investors and key company insiders. According to the most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Cookson Peirce & Co. Inc. reduced its stake in Motorola Solutions by 50.8% during the second quarter. This decrease followed the sale of 21,560 shares, leaving the firm with 20,913 shares worth approximately $8.79 million.
Other investors have also adjusted their positions. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions valued around $25,000, while the Saudi Central Bank purchased shares worth about $29,000 during the first quarter. Additionally, Fort Vancouver Investment Management LLC and Alpine Bank Wealth Management each bought stakes valued at approximately $37,000 and $40,000, respectively, in the same quarter. Meanwhile, Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its position by 47.1%, acquiring an additional 33 shares, bringing its total to 103 shares valued at about $45,000.
Institutional investors continue to hold a significant majority of the company, with 84.17% of the stock controlled by such entities. Meanwhile, insider trading activity at Motorola Solutions has been active. CEO Gregory Q. Brown sold 50,000 shares on September 12 at an average price of $483.50 per share, resulting in a total transaction of $24.18 million. This sale led to a reduction of his holdings by 51.58%, leaving him with 46,936 shares valued at around $22.69 million.
Similarly, Senior Vice President Rajan Naik sold 8,014 shares on September 3 for approximately $3.80 million. Naik’s sale reduced his position by 43.89%, leaving him with 10,244 shares worth about $4.86 million. Over the past 90 days, insiders have sold a total of 248,493 shares, amounting to $116.85 million in value. As of the latest update, corporate insiders own 1.44% of Motorola Solutions' stock.
Motorola Solutions’ stock performance has also garnered attention in the market. As of the most recent session, shares opened at $448.04, with a 50-day moving average of $464.26 and a 200-day moving average of $436.14. The company’s market capitalization stands at $74.64 billion. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 3.86, while its quick ratio and current ratio are 1.54 and 1.73, respectively. The stock has fluctuated between a low of $388.90 and a high of $507.82 over the past year.
In the latest earnings report, Motorola Solutions exceeded expectations with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.57 for the quarter, surpassing analysts’ consensus estimate of $3.36 by $0.21. The company posted a net margin of 19.08% and a return on equity of 134.30%. Quarterly revenue totaled $2.77 billion, marking a 5.2% increase year-over-year. Looking ahead, Motorola Solutions has set its Q3 2025 guidance at $3.82–$3.87 EPS, with full-year 2025 guidance at $14.88–$14.98 EPS.
Alongside this, the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0109 per share, paid to shareholders on October 15. Despite a modest yield of 0.0%, the dividend represents a payout ratio of 35.10%.
Market analysts continue to closely monitor the stock, with Weiss Ratings reaffirming a "buy" rating on October 8, 2025. UBS Group raised its target price for the stock from $490.00 to $510.00, maintaining a "buy" rating, while Evercore ISI set a new target price of $525.00, up from $500.00, citing an "outperform" rating. A consensus of nine analysts has rated Motorola Solutions as a "buy," with a target price of $513.78.
Motorola Solutions operates primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally, providing public safety and enterprise security solutions. Its two main segments—Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services—deliver a wide range of solutions, including infrastructure, devices, accessories, and video security systems. These offerings are aimed at government, public safety, and commercial sectors, with a focus on private communications networks and managing mobile workforces.