Analog Century Management LP Makes New $53.20 Million Investment in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Analog Century Management LP bought a new position in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 115,090 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $53,198,000. Motorola Solutions comprises 3.6% of Analog Century Management LP's portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Analog Century Management LP owned approximately 0.07% of Motorola Solutions as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Synergy Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Crews Bank & Trust acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Institutional investors own 84.17% of the company's stock.

Motorola Solutions Stock Up 0.1 %

Shares of NYSE:MSI traded up $0.63 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $430.85. 661,555 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 772,570. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 12 month low of $332.98 and a 12 month high of $507.82. The company has a market cap of $71.94 billion, a PE ratio of 46.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30, a current ratio of 1.28 and a quick ratio of 1.13. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $422.92 and a 200-day moving average price of $455.25.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 13th. The communications equipment provider reported $3.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.85 by ($0.10). Motorola Solutions had a return on equity of 197.59% and a net margin of 14.58%. The firm had revenue of $3.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3 billion. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 13.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Motorola Solutions Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Friday, March 14th were given a dividend of $1.09 per share. This represents a $4.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.01%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 14th. Motorola Solutions's payout ratio is 47.29%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have weighed in on MSI. Barclays decreased their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $529.00 to $527.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 14th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions from $495.00 to $505.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Friday, February 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions from $570.00 to $515.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 17th. Finally, StockNews.com raised shares of Motorola Solutions from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, April 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $515.25.

About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc provides public safety and enterprise security solutions 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.