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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6200763075
CUSIP
620076307
IPO Date
Jan 3, 1977

Highlights

Market Cap
$72.95B
Enterprise Value
$82.17B
EPS (TTM)
$12.77
PE Ratio
33.97
PEG Ratio
2.08
Total Revenue (TTM)
$11.68B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$5.98B
EBITDA (TTM)
$3.37B
Year Range
$359.36 - $492.22
Target Price
$490.00
ROA (TTM)
11.11%
ROE (TTM)
89.38%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Motorola Solutions, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) has returned 13.51% so far this year and 0.21% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MSI has achieved an annualized return of 20.85%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Motorola Solutions, Inc.

1D
1.68%
1M
-9.78%
YTD
13.51%
6M
-4.53%
1Y
0.21%
3Y*
16.16%
5Y*
19.58%
10Y*
20.85%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1977, MSI's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +30.7%, while the worst month was Jan 2011 at -38.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, MSI closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +19.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 4, 2011 at -37.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.01%19.80%-9.78%13.51%
20251.52%-6.19%-0.28%0.59%-5.68%1.49%4.40%7.63%-2.99%-11.06%-9.10%4.03%-16.17%
20242.05%3.41%7.75%-4.46%7.60%6.07%3.33%10.81%1.94%-0.06%11.21%-7.28%49.12%
2023-0.27%2.26%9.24%1.84%-3.25%4.36%-2.27%-1.07%-3.69%2.28%15.95%-2.74%23.04%
2022-14.63%-4.96%10.27%-11.77%2.83%-4.24%13.83%2.02%-7.69%11.49%9.01%-5.01%-3.81%
2021-1.48%4.73%7.59%0.13%9.03%5.98%3.26%9.07%-4.59%7.00%1.85%7.64%61.90%

Benchmark Metrics

Motorola Solutions, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 4.04%, beta of 1.17, and R² of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1977.

  • This stock captured 115.74% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.96% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.04%
Beta
1.17
0.31
Upside Capture
115.74%
Downside Capture
113.96%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MSI ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


MSI Risk / Return Rank: 3838
Overall Rank
MSI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4040
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MSI Sortino Ratio Rank: 3333
Sortino Ratio Rank
MSI Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
MSI Calmar Ratio Rank: 4242
Calmar Ratio Rank
MSI Martin Ratio Rank: 4242
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MSIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.01

0.90

-0.89

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.17

1.39

-1.22

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.02

1.21

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.05

1.40

-1.35

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.11

6.61

-6.50

Explore MSI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Motorola Solutions, Inc. provided a 1.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.


0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$4.60$4.48$4.03$3.62$3.25$2.92$2.63$2.35$2.13$1.93$1.70$1.43

Dividend yield

1.06%1.17%0.87%1.16%1.26%1.07%1.55%1.46%1.85%2.14%2.05%2.09%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Motorola Solutions, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$1.21$1.21
2025$0.00$0.00$1.09$0.00$0.00$1.09$0.00$0.00$1.09$0.00$0.00$1.21$4.48
2024$0.00$0.00$0.98$0.00$0.00$0.98$0.00$0.00$0.98$0.00$0.00$1.09$4.03
2023$0.00$0.00$0.88$0.00$0.00$0.88$0.00$0.00$0.88$0.00$0.00$0.98$3.62
2022$0.00$0.00$0.79$0.00$0.00$0.79$0.00$0.00$0.79$0.00$0.00$0.88$3.25
2021$0.00$0.00$0.71$0.00$0.00$0.71$0.00$0.00$0.71$0.00$0.00$0.79$2.92

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.06%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a payout ratio of 33.80%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Motorola Solutions, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Motorola Solutions, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Motorola Solutions, Inc. was 93.60%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 3538 trading sessions.

The current Motorola Solutions, Inc. drawdown is 12.63%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.6%Mar 7, 20002263Mar 6, 20093538Mar 27, 20235801
-56.64%Jul 17, 1997308Oct 5, 1998174Jun 15, 1999482
-50.85%Oct 2, 198717Oct 26, 1987636May 2, 1990653
-47.59%Jul 18, 1990128Jan 17, 1991390Aug 3, 1992518
-44.84%Sep 19, 1995287Nov 4, 1996169Jul 8, 1997456

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Motorola Solutions, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Motorola Solutions, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MSI, comparing it with other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, MSI has a P/E ratio of 34.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MSI compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. MSI currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MSI relative to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, MSI has a P/S ratio of 6.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MSI in comparison with other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, MSI has a P/B value of 30.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items