Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) will release its Q1 2025 earnings report after the market closes on Thursday, May 1st. Analysts are anticipating the company will report earnings of $3.01 per share and revenue of $2.52 billion for the quarter. For the full fiscal year, Motorola Solutions has provided a guidance range of $2.98–$3.03 EPS for Q1, and $14.64–$14.74 EPS for FY 2025.
The company's most recent earnings report, issued on February 13th, showed a slight miss in expectations. Motorola Solutions reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.75, falling short of analysts' forecasted $3.85 by $0.10. Despite this, the company posted a strong net margin of 14.58% and a return on equity of 197.59%. Revenue for the quarter was $3.01 billion, surpassing the anticipated $3 billion.
As of Thursday, Motorola Solutions’ stock opened at $424.51. The stock has fluctuated within a 12-month range of $332.98 to $507.82, with a market capitalization of $70.88 billion. The company’s financials show a solid current ratio of 1.28, a quick ratio of 1.13, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30. Its stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.82, and a beta of 0.94. Over the last 50 days, the stock’s simple moving average was $423.01, while the 200-day average was $455.73.
On April 15th, Motorola Solutions paid a quarterly dividend of $1.09 per share to shareholders of record as of March 14th, representing an annual dividend of $4.36 per share, yielding 1.03%. The company’s payout ratio stands at 47.29%.
In terms of investor activity, Revolve Wealth Partners LLC recently acquired a stake in Motorola Solutions, purchasing 449 shares valued at approximately $208,000 during the fourth quarter. Institutional investors currently own 84.17% of the company's stock.
Research analysts have shown mixed views on Motorola Solutions. On April 17th, StockNews.com upgraded the stock from a "hold" to a "buy" rating. However, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered its price target from $570.00 to $515.00, while Barclays reduced its target slightly from $529.00 to $527.00. Morgan Stanley increased its target price from $495.00 to $505.00. The consensus rating for Motorola Solutions stock is "Moderate Buy," with a target price averaging $515.25.
Motorola Solutions provides public safety and enterprise security solutions across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company operates in two segments: Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services. Its product portfolio includes infrastructure, devices, accessories, and video security systems. The company also integrates systems and applications for government, public safety, and commercial clients managing private communication networks and mobile workforces.