Nebula Research & Development LLC Raises Position in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Nebula Research & Development LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI - Free Report) by 28.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,385 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after acquiring an additional 1,433 shares during the period. Nebula Research & Development LLC's holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $2,951,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Center for Financial Planning Inc. grew its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 5,055 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $2,337,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC grew its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 11.9% during 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 in the last quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. grew its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 22.5% during the 4th quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 136 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $63,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Wesbanco Bank Inc. grew its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. Wesbanco Bank Inc. now owns 1,289 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock worth $596,000 after acquiring an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. 84.17% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Motorola Solutions Trading Up 0.1 %

Shares of NYSE:MSI traded up $0.63 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $430.85. 661,654 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 772,570. 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 firm has a market cap of $71.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.73, a P/E/G ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 0.94. The firm's 50-day simple moving average is $422.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $455.25. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 1 year low of $332.98 and a 1 year high of $507.82.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 13th. The communications equipment provider reported $3.75 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 business had revenue of $3.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3 billion. Equities research analysts forecast that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 13.55 EPS for the current year.

Motorola Solutions Announces Dividend

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on MSI shares. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Motorola Solutions from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, April 17th. Barclays reduced their price target 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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target 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, Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Motorola Solutions from $495.00 to $505.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Friday, February 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Motorola Solutions currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average 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.