Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. Has $1.35 Million Holdings in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. decreased its position in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI - Free Report) by 77.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,928 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after selling 10,108 shares during the quarter. Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.'s holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $1,353,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Synergy Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Crews Bank & Trust acquired a new stake in shares of Motorola Solutions during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Motorola Solutions in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. FSA Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Motorola Solutions during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new position in Motorola Solutions during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. 84.17% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Motorola Solutions Price Performance

NYSE MSI traded up $2.35 on Wednesday, reaching $431.54. 598,317 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 692,191. 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 $72.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.80, a P/E/G ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 1.03. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $445.27 and its 200 day simple moving average is $459.73. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30.

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Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 13th. The communications equipment provider reported $3.75 earnings per share 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 firm had revenue of $3.01 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3 billion. As a group, research analysts predict that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 13.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Motorola Solutions Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Motorola Solutions from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 18th. Barclays decreased their price objective on Motorola Solutions from $529.00 to $527.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 14th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Motorola Solutions from $495.00 to $505.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on Motorola Solutions from $440.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 26th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $505.88.

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.