Stock·NYSE·Technology
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI)
- Market cap
- $75.53B
- P/E
- 35.94
- Dividend yield
- 1.04%
- Street target
- $530.00median of 14 analysts
- 52-week range
- $359.36 $494.85
The short version
Where MSI stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
MSI at a glance
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI): Buy, 75/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Mixed: the price is above its 200-day but below its 50-day moving average ($434.83 and $464.09).
- Earnings MSI beat estimates in 8 of its last 8 quarters, yet fell the next day after 4 of those beats.
- Insiders Insiders sold $243.1M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
- Valuation P/E of 35.9 against 35.1 for the Technology sector: broadly in line with peers (+2%).
Figures as of October 16, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
Motorola Solutions (MSI) is trading at $463.25, below its 50-day SMA but above its 200-day SMA, indicating a mixed technical picture.
The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth of 13.3% and a strong profit margin of 17.44%. Analysts maintain a 'Strong Buy' consensus with a median price target of $530, suggesting a 14.4% upside potential. The company's financial health is supported by a high return on equity of 91.57% and a substantial profit margin. However, recent insider activity shows significant net selling, with over $243 million in sales and no reported purchases, which warrants close observation despite the positive analyst sentiment and strong revenue growth.
Only on CleaRank
Figures we compute ourselves from MSI's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
Price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
3/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $463.25 is 0.2% below the 50-day simple moving average of $464.09.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 6.5% above the 200-day simple moving average of $434.83.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($464.09) is 6.7% above the 200-day average ($434.83), the arrangement of a rising longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 77% of its 52-week range, between $359.36 and $494.85.
MSI share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far MSI has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where MSI sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
Fundamentals
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
4/5P/E below the sector median ›
The trailing P/E of 35.94 is 2.4% above the Technology median of 35.1.P/S below the sector median ›
The price-to-sales ratio of 6.17 is 18.8% below the sector median of 7.6.Profitable over the last 12 months ›
Net income over the last 12 months was $2.1B on revenue of $12.2B, a net margin of 17.4%.Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
MSI beat the EPS estimate in 8 of its last 8 reports.Pays a dividend ›
The trailing dividend yield is 1.04%, or $4.84 a share a year.
Key statistics
The headline figures for MSI.
As of October 16, 2026, MSI trades at $463.25, with a market value of $75.53B, a P/E ratio of 35.94 and a dividend yield of 1.04%.
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of MSI's valuation, growth and risks.
Motorola Solutions trades at a P/E ratio of 35.94, which is slightly above the technology sector median of 35.1, but its price-to-sales ratio of 6.17 is below the sector median of 7.6.
The company boasts an exceptional return on equity of 91.57%, significantly outperforming the sector average of 13.4%. With a profit margin of 17.44% and an operating margin of 27.35%, MSI demonstrates strong profitability. Its debt-to-equity ratio of 3.58 is higher than the sector average, but its strong profitability and revenue growth of 13.3% appear to justify its valuation, especially when considering the forward revenue growth estimates of 11.00% for the current year and 9.00% for the next.
MSI against the Technology sector
How MSI compares with the median Technology stock CleaRank tracks.
Price to earnings vs sector: Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (2% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards.
Return vs XLK: Since May 6, 2025, MSI has gained 12.3% against a gain of 73.7% for XLK.
Performance against XLK
MSI and the Technology sector fund over the same days.
Revenue and earnings
How much MSI sells, and how much of it becomes profit.
Revenue growth: Revenue grew 8.0% in FY2025 to $11.7B, from $10.8B a year earlier.
Profit margin: The net margin was 18.5% in FY2025, up from 14.6% the year before.
Profitable: MSI earned $2.2B in FY2025.
Earnings reality check
Did MSI beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: MSI beat the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 8 quarters.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 4 of those 8 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026after close | $3.85 | $4.41 | +14.55% | +8.20% | +7.21% |
| May 7, 2026after close | $3.25 | $3.37 | +3.69% | -11.36% | -7.82% |
| Feb 11, 2026after close | $4.35 | $4.59 | +5.52% | +7.67% | +7.73% |
| Oct 30, 2025after close | $3.85 | $4.06 | +5.45% | -5.85% | -9.93% |
| Aug 7, 2025after close | $3.36 | $3.57 | +6.25% | +1.87% | +3.71% |
| May 1, 2025after close | $3.01 | $3.18 | +5.65% | -7.46% | -6.56% |
| Feb 13, 2025after close | $3.89 | $4.04 | +3.86% | -5.99% | -9.47% |
| Nov 7, 2024after close | $3.38 | $3.74 | +10.65% | +7.37% | +5.05% |
As of October 16, 2026, MSI has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 8 of its last 8 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 4 of those beats; its latest report, on August 5, 2026, came in 14.55% above the estimate and the stock moved +8.20% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
AI analysis and technicals
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
2/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 57.9, in neutral territory.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 57.9 is above the 50 midpoint, so buyers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is negative, so the 12-day average is below the 26-day average.
CleaRank AI analysis of MSI
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
The stock is currently trading below its 50-day simple moving average of $464.09 but above its 200-day simple moving average of $434.83.
The 14-day RSI is at 57.89, indicating neutral momentum. The chart structure shows the 20-day exponential moving average at $454.22 acting as support, while the 50-day SMA presents resistance. The positive reading on the CCI at 204.07 suggests some underlying bullish momentum, but the low volume and position relative to the 50-day SMA indicate potential headwinds.
Strong Q3 2026 Earnings Beat ›
Motorola Solutions exceeded Q3 EPS estimates by 14.55% on August 5, 2026, leading to an 8.2% stock price increase, demonstrating strong operational execution.
Source: Company PRPositive Analyst Sentiment ›
A 'Strong Buy' consensus from 14 analysts, with a median price target of $530, indicates significant institutional confidence in future performance.
Source: Wall Street Summary
No risks flagged.
- The stock is trading below its 50-day SMA, suggesting potential short-term weakness; consider waiting for a confirmed break above this level before initiating new positions.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for MSI, from its daily closes.
As of October 16, 2026, with MSI at $463.25, its 14-day RSI is 57.9 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $464.09 and its 200-day is $434.83.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 16, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
What MSI moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 16, 2026, MSI's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.29 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.19 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.05 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.01 with gold (XAU).
What Wall Street expects
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
2/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
12 of 14 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 2 a hold and 0 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $530.00 is 14.4% above the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
12 of 14 rate it a buy now, against 12 of 14 three months ago.
MSI Wall Street View
12-month price targets
The price, $463.25, sits below every analyst's target.
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy |
| Aug 6, 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight |
| Aug 6, 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight |
As of October 16, 2026, 14 Wall Street analysts cover MSI: 12 rate it a buy or strong buy, 2 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $476.00 to $550.00, with a median of $530.00, 14.4% above the price of $463.25.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
A trade plan, if you want one
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
MSI trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Long entry pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
These levels come from MSI's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much MSI tends to move, against the market and on its own.
The long record
MSI's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
4/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 0.98% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 30.2%, from February 2020 to May 2020, regained by February 2021.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
85% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $72,246, against $42,525 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
MSI Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 16, 2026, MSI's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -30.2% (February 2020 to May 2020); it regained that peak by February 2021, 9 months after the low, and 85% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into MSI in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: MSI beat the S&P 500 over this period: $72,246 against $42,525.
A $10,000 investment in MSI in October 2016 would be worth about $72,246 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,525 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to MSI, and which have not.
Strongest month, August: an average of +6.35%, up in 8 of 10 years.
Weakest month, September: an average of -2.39%, up in 3 of 10 years.
This month, October: has averaged +1.90%, up in 5 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, MSI's strongest calendar month has been August (average +6.35%, up in 8 of 10 years) and its weakest September (average -2.39%, up in 3 of 10 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
Long-term scenarios
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in MSI, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in MSI today could grow to about $26,557 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $74,288 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $9,494. The simulation models price only; at today's 1.04% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
MSI Stock Price Prediction: 2030
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $685 for MSI by 2030 in the base case, from $463 today (1.5x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $357. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on MSI's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $369 | $511 | $707 | |
| 2028 | $356 | $563 | $892 | |
| 2029 | $353 | $621 | $1,091 | |
| 2030 | $357 | $685 | $1,312 | |
| 2031 | $365 | $755 | $1,562 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of MSI's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Insider trading
What the people running the company have bought and sold.
MSI insider trading
Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.
Month by month
Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.
Insider buying: No insider bought MSI shares on the open market in the last 18 months. Sales are often planned in advance or cover tax on vesting shares, so they say less than purchases would.
As of October 16, 2026, MSI insiders reported 26 open-market sales worth $243.1M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Mark E. Lashier
Director
|
Grant | 62 | $27.7K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 14.2K | $6.9M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 14.2K | $1.2M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Kathryn A Moore
Officer
|
Sell | 1.0K | $478.8K |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 8.8K | - |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Kathryn A Moore
Officer
|
Option | 818 | $188.5K |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Ayanna Maccalla Howard
Director
|
Sell | 685 | $321.6K |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Katherine A Maher
Officer
|
Sell | 1.8K | $824.0K |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Katherine A Maher
Officer
|
Option | 1.1K | $345.2K |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Mark E. Lashier
Director
|
Grant | 66 | $27.9K |
| May 18, 2026 | Nicole Anasenes
Director
|
Grant | 598 | - |
| May 18, 2026 | Kenneth D Denman
Director
|
Grant | 598 | - |
| May 18, 2026 | Ayanna Maccalla Howard
Director
|
Grant | 598 | - |
| May 18, 2026 | Mark E. Lashier
Director
|
Grant | 598 | - |
| May 18, 2026 | Peter A Leav
Director
|
Grant | 598 | - |
| May 18, 2026 | Elizabeth Mann
Director
|
Grant | 598 | - |
| May 18, 2026 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Grant | 166 | - |
| May 18, 2026 | Joseph M Tucci
Director
|
Grant | 598 | - |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Mark E. Lashier
Director
|
Grant | 63 | $27.7K |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Gregory K Mondre
Director
|
Grant | 63 | $27.7K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 16.3K | - |
| Mar 13, 2026 | John P Molloy
Chief Operating Officer
|
Grant | 3.3K | - |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Kathryn A Moore
Officer
|
Grant | 320 | - |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Rajan S. Naik
Officer
|
Grant | 1.5K | - |
| Mar 13, 2026 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Grant | 1.2K | - |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mahesh Saptharishi
Chief Technology Officer
|
Grant | 3.0K | - |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Jason J Winkler
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 3.0K | - |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Officer
|
Grant | 1.2K | - |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Peter A Leav
Director
|
Grant | 45 | - |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Katherine A Maher
Officer
|
Grant | 297 | - |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 12.7K | - |
| Mar 9, 2026 | John P Molloy
Chief Operating Officer
|
Grant | 2.8K | - |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Rajan S. Naik
Officer
|
Grant | 1.3K | - |
| Mar 9, 2026 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Grant | 1.0K | - |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mahesh Saptharishi
Chief Technology Officer
|
Grant | 2.6K | - |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Jason J Winkler
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 2.6K | - |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 1.1K | - |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 28.4K | $13.6M |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 28.4K | $2.3M |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Jason J Winkler
Chief Financial Officer
|
Sell | 8.8K | $4.2M |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Officer
|
Sell | 7.3K | $3.5M |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Kathryn A Moore
Officer
|
Sell | 405 | $194.3K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Jason J Winkler
Chief Financial Officer
|
Option | 4.7K | $732.4K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Officer
|
Option | 7.3K | $1.6M |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 21.6K | $10.1M |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 7.0K | $3.3M |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Kenneth D Denman
Director
|
Sell | 434 | $204.0K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 7.0K | $1.6M |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 21.6K | $10.1M |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 43.6K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Katherine A Maher
Officer
|
Grant | 738 | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | John P Molloy
Chief Operating Officer
|
Grant | 9.6K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Kathryn A Moore
Officer
|
Grant | 934 | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Rajan S. Naik
Officer
|
Grant | 4.4K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Grant | 3.5K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Jason J Winkler
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 8.8K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 3.6K | - |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 100.0K | $46.7M |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 100.0K | $7.1M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Mark E. Lashier
Director
|
Grant | 48 | $18.4K |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Gregory K Mondre
Director
|
Grant | 72 | $27.6K |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Mark E. Lashier
Director
|
Grant | 275 | - |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Gregory K Mondre
Director
|
Grant | 61 | $27.8K |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 50.0K | $24.2M |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 50.0K | $3.6M |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 50.0K | $24.3M |
| Sep 11, 2025 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Sell | 1.7K | $825.2K |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 50.0K | $3.6M |
| Sep 11, 2025 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Option | 1.7K | $301.2K |
| Sep 8, 2025 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Sell | 900 | $429.4K |
| Sep 8, 2025 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Option | 900 | $97.6K |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Rajan S. Naik
Officer
|
Sell | 8.0K | $3.8M |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Rajan S. Naik
Officer
|
Option | 3.6K | $326.7K |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 25.0K | $11.8M |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 25.0K | $1.8M |
| Aug 21, 2025 | John P Molloy
Chief Operating Officer
|
Sell | 37.5K | $17.3M |
| Aug 21, 2025 | John P Molloy
Chief Operating Officer
|
Option | 37.5K | $6.7M |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 100.4K | $46.4M |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 10.9K | - |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 82.8K | $5.9M |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Officer
|
Sell | 13.0K | $6.1M |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Jason J Winkler
Chief Financial Officer
|
Sell | 11.5K | $5.4M |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Katherine A Maher
Officer
|
Sell | 2.7K | $1.3M |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Katherine A Maher
Officer
|
Option | 2.7K | $692.5K |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Cynthia M. Yazdi
Officer
|
Option | 5.0K | $901.1K |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Kathryn A Moore
Officer
|
Sell | 874 | $402.7K |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Gregory K Mondre
Director
|
Grant | 66 | $27.6K |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Gregory Q Brown
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 20.9K | - |
| May 29, 2025 | Katherine A Maher
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $449.4K |
| May 15, 2025 | Nicole Anasenes
Director
|
Grant | 576 | - |
| May 15, 2025 | Kenneth D Denman
Director
|
Grant | 576 | - |
| May 15, 2025 | Ayanna Maccalla Howard
Director
|
Grant | 576 | - |
| May 15, 2025 | Elizabeth Mann
Director
|
Grant | 576 | - |
| May 15, 2025 | Gregory K Mondre
Director
|
Grant | 576 | $245.1K |
| May 15, 2025 | Joseph M Tucci
Director
|
Grant | 576 | - |
| May 5, 2025 | James A. Niewiara
General Counsel
|
Grant | 173 | - |
Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
Questions people ask
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