Motorola Solutions (MSI)
Market Price (10/15/2025): $460.53 | Market Cap: $76.8 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment
Motorola Solutions (MSI)
Market Price (10/15/2025): $460.53Market Cap: $76.8 BilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Communications Equipment
Investment Highlights
Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25% | ||
Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, CFO LTM is 2.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.4 Bil | ||
Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 23% |
Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25% |
Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, CFO LTM is 2.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.4 Bil |
Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 23% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
MSI Stock
Price Returns Compared
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
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Returns | |||||||
MSI Return | 7% | 62% | -4% | 23% | 49% | 0% | 205% |
Peers Return | 17% | 37% | -19% | 19% | 17% | 11% | 100% |
S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 13% | 103% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
MSI Win Rate | 58% | 83% | 50% | 50% | 75% | 56% | |
Peers Win Rate | 48% | 52% | 30% | 43% | 48% | 73% | |
S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
MSI Max Drawdown | -22% | -2% | -27% | -2% | -1% | -14% | |
Peers Max Drawdown | -26% | -3% | -27% | -12% | -10% | -18% | |
S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ANET, NOK, TU, SWKS, FIEE. See MSI Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 10/14/2025 (YTD)
Downturns Compared
Event | MSI | S&P 500 |
---|---|---|
2022 Inflation Shock | ||
% Loss | -27.8% | -25.4% |
% Gain to Breakeven | 38.4% | 34.1% |
Time to Breakeven | 284 days | 464 days |
2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
% Loss | -33.1% | -33.9% |
% Gain to Breakeven | 49.4% | 51.3% |
Time to Breakeven | 368 days | 148 days |
2018 Correction | ||
% Loss | -18.6% | -19.8% |
% Gain to Breakeven | 22.8% | 24.7% |
Time to Breakeven | 46 days | 120 days |
2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
% Loss | -84.9% | -56.8% |
% Gain to Breakeven | 563.5% | 131.3% |
Time to Breakeven | 3693 days | 1480 days |
How Low Can It Go?
Motorola Solutions's stock fell -27.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/29/2021. A -27.8% loss requires a 38.4% gain to breakeven.
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About Motorola Solutions (MSI)
Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical communications and analytics in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company 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 networks and video security solutions, as well as manage a mobile workforce. Its land mobile radio communications and video security and access control devices include two-way portable and vehicle-mounted radios, fixed and mobile video cameras, and accessories; radio 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 provides repair, technical support, and hardware maintenance services. This segment also offers monitoring, software updates, and cybersecurity services; and public safety and enterprise command center software, unified communications applications, and video software solutions through on-premise and as a service. It serves government, public safety, and commercial customers. The company was formerly known as Motorola, Inc. and changed its name to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in January 2011. Motorola Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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Select past trade ideas related to MSI and Communications Equipment.
Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
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09302025 | ADBE | Adobe | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -4.8% | -4.8% | -4.8% |
09302025 | CRM | Salesforce | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
09302025 | MPWR | Monolithic Power Systems | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.2% | 5.2% | -1.8% |
09262025 | POWI | Power Integrations | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 17.5% | 17.5% | -13.4% |
09262025 | ROP | Roper Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 3.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09302025 | ADBE | Adobe | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -4.8% | -4.8% | -4.8% |
09302025 | CRM | Salesforce | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
09302025 | MPWR | Monolithic Power Systems | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.2% | 5.2% | -1.8% |
09262025 | POWI | Power Integrations | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 17.5% | 17.5% | -13.4% |
09262025 | ROP | Roper Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 3.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
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Financials
Median | |
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Name | |
Mkt Price | 43.95 |
Mkt Cap | 29.4 |
Rev LTM | 9,522 |
Op Inc LTM | 1,774 |
FCF LTM | 2,211 |
FCF 3Y Avg | 1,516 |
CFO LTM | 2,612 |
CFO 3Y Avg | 2,293 |
Growth & Margins
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
Rev Chg LTM | 1.8% |
Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 0.3% |
Rev Chg Q | 5.2% |
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.4% |
Op Mgn LTM | 14.3% |
Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 16.5% |
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.0% |
CFO/Rev LTM | 23.5% |
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 23.4% |
FCF/Rev LTM | 21.5% |
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 19.6% |
Valuation
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
Mkt Cap | 29.4 |
P/S | 2.7 |
P/EBIT | 22.3 |
P/E | 29.1 |
P/CFO | 18.2 |
Total Yield | 3.7% |
Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.8% |
D/E | 0.1 |
Net D/E | -0.0 |
Returns
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
1M Rtn | -3.3% |
3M Rtn | 6.8% |
6M Rtn | 8.6% |
12M Rtn | 0.9% |
3Y Rtn | 35.6% |
1M Excs Rtn | -5.0% |
3M Excs Rtn | -0.2% |
6M Excs Rtn | -10.9% |
12M Excs Rtn | -13.5% |
3Y Excs Rtn | -46.0% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
$ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Products and Systems Integration | 6,242 | 5,728 | 5,033 | 4,634 | 5,329 |
Software and Services | 3,736 | 3,384 | 3,138 | 2,780 | 2,558 |
Total | 9,978 | 9,112 | 8,171 | 7,414 | 7,887 |
$ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Products and Systems Integration | 1,244 | 913 | 760 | 656 | 994 |
Software and Services | 1,050 | 748 | 907 | 727 | 587 |
Total | 2,294 | 1,661 | 1,667 | 1,383 | 1,581 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for MoreForward Returns | |||
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Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
8/7/2025 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 7.7% |
5/1/2025 | -7.5% | -6.6% | -4.6% |
2/13/2025 | -6.0% | -9.5% | -9.3% |
11/7/2024 | 7.4% | 5.1% | 1.9% |
8/1/2024 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 10.9% |
5/2/2024 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 9.0% |
2/8/2024 | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.9% |
11/2/2023 | 6.5% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
... | |||
SUMMARY STATS | |||
# Positive | 15 | 13 | 16 |
# Negative | 9 | 11 | 8 |
Median Positive | 4.4% | 4.3% | 7.0% |
Median Negative | -3.1% | -2.0% | -3.5% |
Max Positive | 7.4% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
Max Negative | -7.5% | -9.5% | -9.3% |
SEC Filings
Expand for MoreReport Date | Filing Date | Filing |
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6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/28/2025 |
3312025 | 5012025 | 10-Q 3/29/2025 |
12312024 | 2142025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/28/2024 |
6302024 | 8012024 | 10-Q 6/29/2024 |
3312024 | 5022024 | 10-Q 3/30/2024 |
12312023 | 2152024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
9302023 | 11022023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 7/1/2023 |
3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 4/1/2023 |
12312022 | 2162023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 10/1/2022 |
6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 7/2/2022 |
3312022 | 5122022 | 10-Q 4/2/2022 |
12312021 | 2162022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
9302021 | 11042021 | 10-Q 10/2/2021 |
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