Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$500.90 +6.06 (+1.22%)

(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Motorola Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
8

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 8 have given a buy rating for MSI.

Consensus Price Target

$493.43
-1.49% Downside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Motorola Solutions, the average price target is $493.43. The highest price target for MSI is $529.00, while the lowest price target for MSI is $440.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.49% from the current price of $500.90.

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MSI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Month Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	3 Months Ago 8/26/23 to 8/25/24	1 Year Ago 11/24/22 to 11/24/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$493.43	$479.50	$437.40	$312.57
Forecasted Upside	-1.49% Downside	3.03% Upside	1.63% Upside	-2.59% Downside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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MSI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MSI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Motorola Solutions Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Motorola Solutions	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.67	2.50
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.49% Downside	540.85% Upside	7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent MSI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/8/2024	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$425.00 ➝ $515.00	+2.76%
11/8/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$467.00 ➝ $529.00	+5.55%
10/23/2024	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$440.00 ➝ $520.00	+10.92%
9/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$460.00 ➝ $510.00	+14.83%
8/30/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$450.00 ➝ $500.00	+14.38%
8/6/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$385.00 ➝ $440.00	+7.84%
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8/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$436.00 ➝ $440.00	+7.24%
2/9/2024	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
8/4/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$290.00 ➝ $300.00	+6.75%
1/23/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
1/11/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$300.00 ➝ $270.00	+2.92%

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Should I Buy Motorola Solutions Stock? MSI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Motorola Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Motorola Solutions
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Motorola Solutions, Inc.:

Motorola Solutions, Inc. has recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share of $3.46, surpassing analyst expectations of $3.10. This indicates robust financial performance and effective management.
The stock price is currently at $490.35, reflecting a significant increase from its 52-week low of $307.09. This upward trend may suggest positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Multiple analysts have raised their price targets for Motorola Solutions, Inc., with recent targets reaching as high as $529.00. This indicates confidence in the company's future performance and potential for stock appreciation.
The company has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.09, representing an annualized yield of 0.89%. This is a positive signal for income-focused investors, as it shows a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. operates in the public safety and enterprise security sectors, which are critical and growing industries. This positions the company well for sustained demand and revenue growth.

Motorola Solutions
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Motorola Solutions, Inc. for these reasons:

The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 53.56, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings. High P/E ratios can suggest that investors are paying a premium for future growth that may not materialize.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.23, indicating a high level of debt relative to equity. This could pose risks, especially in economic downturns, as high debt levels can lead to financial strain.
Despite recent positive earnings, the company's net margin of 14.65% may be considered low in comparison to industry standards, suggesting that profitability could be improved.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a recent decline of 0.9% in trading, which may concern investors looking for stability in their investments.
Analysts have mixed expectations for future earnings, with projections for earnings per share varying, which could lead to uncertainty regarding the company's growth trajectory.

MSI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Motorola Solutions is $493.43, with a high forecast of $529.00 and a low forecast of $440.00.
: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last year. There are currently 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MSI shares.
: According to analysts, Motorola Solutions's stock has a predicted downside of -1.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Motorola Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, and Raymond James in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Motorola Solutions more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Motorola Solutions is Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MSI compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:MSI) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target