MML Investors Services LLC Acquires 5,655 Shares of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

MML Investors Services LLC grew its stake in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI - Free Report) by 23.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 29,960 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after acquiring an additional 5,655 shares during the period. MML Investors Services LLC's holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $13,849,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Center for Financial Planning Inc. lifted its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 5,055 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $2,337,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the period. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC raised its stake in Motorola Solutions by 11.9% in the 4th quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 235 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $109,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions by 22.5% during the fourth quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 136 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Wesbanco Bank Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Wesbanco Bank Inc. now owns 1,289 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock valued at $596,000 after acquiring an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in Motorola Solutions by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,664 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $769,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the period. 84.17% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Motorola Solutions Price Performance

MSI stock opened at $419.66 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.28, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30. The company has a market capitalization of $70.07 billion, a PE ratio of 45.52, a P/E/G ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 0.94. The business's fifty day moving average price is $423.27 and its 200 day moving average price is $455.95. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 12-month low of $332.98 and a 12-month high of $507.82.

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

Motorola Solutions Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th were issued a $1.09 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 14th. This represents a $4.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.04%. Motorola Solutions's payout ratio is currently 47.29%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. StockNews.com raised shares of Motorola Solutions from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, April 17th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Motorola Solutions from $495.00 to $505.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions from $529.00 to $527.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Motorola Solutions from $570.00 to $515.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a 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's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Motorola Solutions presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $515.25.

Motorola Solutions Company Profile

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.

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