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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US6200763075

CUSIP

620076307

IPO Date

Jan 3, 1977

Highlights

Market Cap

$70.80B

EPS (TTM)

$12.00

PE Ratio

35.35

PEG Ratio

1.74

Total Revenue (TTM)

$10.96B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$5.59B

EBITDA (TTM)

$3.16B

Year Range

$353.29 - $505.31

Target Price

$493.68

Short %

1.30%

Short Ratio

2.01

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Performance

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Returns By Period

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) returned -7.99% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.46% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MSI delivered an annualized return of 23.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.89%.


MSI

YTD

-7.99%

1M

0.77%

6M

-12.82%

1Y

16.46%

5Y*

27.39%

10Y*

23.73%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

1.30%

1M

12.79%

6M

1.49%

1Y

12.35%

5Y*

15.12%

10Y*

10.89%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of MSI, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20251.52%-6.19%-0.28%0.59%-3.68%-7.99%
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%
20209.84%-6.40%-19.45%8.19%-5.90%4.04%-0.24%10.69%1.75%0.80%8.52%-0.44%7.35%
20191.63%22.42%-1.49%3.20%3.48%11.58%-0.46%9.01%-5.48%-2.40%0.59%-3.30%42.19%
201810.10%6.73%-0.33%4.30%-2.27%8.91%4.24%5.82%1.81%-5.82%7.09%-11.97%29.64%
2017-2.63%-2.16%9.81%-0.29%-2.79%4.36%4.54%-2.82%-3.16%6.68%3.94%-3.47%11.44%
2016-2.45%10.06%3.60%-0.67%-7.87%-4.18%5.17%10.97%-0.39%-4.85%10.57%3.88%23.90%
2015-6.96%8.86%-1.36%-10.38%-1.26%-2.25%4.92%7.75%6.01%2.33%2.59%-4.07%4.30%
2014-5.48%3.76%-2.43%-1.10%6.04%-0.81%-4.34%-6.72%7.13%1.93%1.89%2.62%1.41%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

With an overall rank of 75, MSI is among the top 25% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of MSI is 7575
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of MSI is 7878
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of MSI is 7070
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of MSI is 7474
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of MSI is 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of MSI is 7373
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Sharpe ratios as of May 18, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.76
  • 5-Year: 1.19
  • 10-Year: 0.95
  • All Time: 0.30

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Motorola Solutions, Inc. compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

Motorola Solutions, Inc. provided a 0.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.14 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 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$4.0020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$4.14$4.03$3.62$3.25$2.92$2.63$2.35$2.13$1.93$1.70$1.43$1.30

Dividend yield

0.98%0.87%1.16%1.26%1.07%1.55%1.46%1.85%2.14%2.05%2.09%1.94%

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
2025$0.00$0.00$1.09$0.00$0.00$1.09
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
2020$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$0.00$0.71$2.63
2019$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.64$2.35
2018$0.00$0.00$0.52$0.00$0.00$0.52$0.00$0.00$0.52$0.00$0.00$0.57$2.13
2017$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.52$1.93
2016$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.47$1.70
2015$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.41$1.43
2014$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$1.30

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.98%, 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 29.15%, 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 93.56%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 2589 trading sessions.

The current Motorola Solutions, Inc. drawdown is 15.52%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.56%Mar 7, 20002264Mar 6, 20092589Jun 19, 20194853
-56.63%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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Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Motorola Solutions, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 5.7% positive surprise.


1.502.002.503.003.504.0020212022202320242025
3.18
3.01
Actual
Estimate

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 35.3. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

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 1.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

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 6.5. 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 43.3. 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