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Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/29/2025: MSI (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
13 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $496.89
1 Year Target Price $496.89
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 26.54% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/29/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 72.43B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 36.16 | 1Y Target Price 496.89 |
Price to earnings Ratio 36.16 | 1Y Target Price 496.89 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 0.95 | 52 Weeks Range 387.87 - 503.98 | Updated Date 07/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 387.87 - 503.98 | Updated Date 07/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.96% | Basic EPS (TTM) 12 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-31 | When - | Estimate 3.35 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 18.68% | Operating Margin (TTM) 24.88% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 13% | Return on Equity (TTM) 186.89% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 36.16 | Forward PE 29.15 | Enterprise Value 77394113579 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.61 |
Enterprise Value 77394113579 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.61 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.64 | Shares Outstanding 166916000 | Shares Floating 166139647 |
Shares Outstanding 166916000 | Shares Floating 166139647 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.45 | Percent Institutions 88.52 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Motorola Solutions Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Motorola Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1928 as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation. It evolved from car radios to two-way radios and public safety communications. It became Motorola in 1947 and separated its mobile devices division as Motorola Mobility in 2011 (later acquired by Google and then Lenovo). Motorola Solutions retained the enterprise and public safety divisions.
Core Business Areas
- Products and Systems Integration: Provides a wide range of mission-critical communication devices, accessories, software, and services, including land mobile radio (LMR) systems, broadband solutions, and video security and access control systems.
- Software and Services: Offers cloud-based software and services, including command center software, video analytics, managed services, and cybersecurity solutions. This segment is focused on recurring revenue streams.
Leadership and Structure
Greg Brown is the Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, dividing operations across sales, marketing, engineering, and other key departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems: LMR systems are crucial for public safety and enterprise communication. Motorola Solutions is a leading provider with a significant market share (estimated above 40%). Competitors include L3Harris Technologies (LHX) and Hytera Communications. LMR market size approximately $15 Billion.
- Video Security and Access Control: Offers video security and analytics solutions through its Avigilon and Pelco brands. The market share varies by region and product type but is a strong contender in the market of $20 Billion. Key competitors are Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Dahua Technology.
- Command Center Software: Provides software solutions for public safety agencies, including computer-aided dispatch (CAD), records management systems (RMS), and emergency call handling. Competition comes from companies like Tyler Technologies and CentralSquare Technologies with a market size of $10 Billion.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry is characterized by increasing demand for secure and reliable communication and public safety solutions. This includes the deployment of advanced technologies such as broadband LTE, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Positioning
Motorola Solutions is positioned as a leading provider of mission-critical communication and public safety solutions. Its competitive advantages include a strong brand reputation, extensive product portfolio, and a large installed base.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is estimated to be $60-70 billion across LMR, Video Security and Command Center software. Motorola Solutions is positioned to expand within the TAM with innovative solutions and expanding services.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Extensive product portfolio
- Large installed base
- Recurring revenue from software and services
- Strong position in public safety market
Weaknesses
- Dependence on government spending
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Potential for technology disruption
- High R&D costs
- Competition in emerging markets
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Expansion of software and services offerings
- Increased adoption of broadband technologies
- Development of new solutions for public safety
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
Threats
- Intense competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Cybersecurity threats
- Economic downturns
- Changes in government regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LHX
- HON
- MSFT
Competitive Landscape
Motorola Solutions has a strong position in the LMR market, but faces competition from L3Harris in secure communications and Honeywell in access control and video. Microsoft is a competitor because it offers some Command and Control solutions and is a large player.
Major Acquisitions
Envysion
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Enhanced video analytics capabilities for retail and QSR markets. A smaller acquisition where terms were not disclosed.
Openpath Security Inc
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded access control offerings with cloud-based solutions, to enhance video security portfolio. Again, a smaller acquisition and terms were not disclosed.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Motorola Solutions has historically grown through organic development and acquisitions, focusing on expanding its product portfolio and geographic reach.
Future Projections: Analysts expect continued growth driven by demand for secure communications, video security, and software solutions. Focus is on double digit growth in Software and Services revenue.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions of video security and access control companies, expansion of cloud-based software offerings, and investment in next-generation communication technologies.
Summary
Motorola Solutions is a strong player in the public safety and enterprise communication sectors, driven by its robust product portfolio and recurring revenue from software and services. It is capitalizing on growing demand for secure communications and video security. The company needs to watch out for economic downturns and technological obsolescence. Strategic acquisitions and expanding software offerings are key to future growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
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About Motorola Solutions Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1977-01-03 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Gregory Q. Brown | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Communication Equipment | Full time employees 21000 | |
Full time employees 21000 | |||
Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides public safety and enterprise security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services. The Products and Systems Integration segment offers a portfolio of infrastructure, devices, accessories, and video security devices and infrastructure, as well as the implementation and integration of systems, devices, software, and applications for government, public safety, and commercial customers who operate private communications systems and video security solutions, as well as manage a mobile workforce. This segment also provides land mobile radio communications, and video security and access control devices, including two-way portable and vehicle-mounted radios, video cameras, and accessories; communications network core and central processing software, base stations, consoles, and repeaters; and video analytics, network video management hardware and software, and access control solutions. The Software and Services segment offers public safety and enterprise command center, unified communications applications, mobile video equipment, and video software solutions; repair, technical support, and maintenance services; and monitoring, software updates, and cybersecurity services to government, public safety, and commercial communications networks. It serves hospitality; manufacturing; military and defence; police; air transportation; fire and rescue; stadium; emergency medical services; mining; oil and gas; transportation and logistics; utilities; education; retail; and healthcare industries. The company was formerly known as Motorola, Inc. and changed its name to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in January 2011. Motorola Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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