Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$421.38 -13.13 (-3.02%)

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$421.49 +0.11 (+0.03%)

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Motorola Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
7

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for MSI.

Consensus Price Target

$505.88
20.05% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Motorola Solutions, the average price target is $505.88. The highest price target for MSI is $530.00, while the lowest price target for MSI is $440.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.05% from the current price of $421.38.

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MSI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$505.88	$504.88	$493.43	$328.29
Forecasted Upside	20.05% Upside	6.99% Upside	-1.49% Downside	-0.83% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.88	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.82% Upside	56.05% Upside	14.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MSI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/14/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Tim Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$529.00 ➝ $527.00	+17.96%
2/14/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Erik Lapinski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$495.00 ➝ $505.00	+10.03%
11/26/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$440.00 ➝ $530.00	+7.10%
11/8/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$425.00 ➝ $515.00	+2.76%
10/23/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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%
8/2/2024	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

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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 Sunday, February 16, 2025. 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 received multiple upgrades from analysts, with price targets recently raised to as high as $530.00, indicating strong market confidence in the company's growth potential.
The company reported a robust return on equity of 251.96%, showcasing its ability to generate significant profit from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator for investors.
With a current stock price of $437.35, Motorola Solutions, Inc. is trading well below its 1-year high of $507.82, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market stabilizes.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. operates in the growing sectors of public safety and enterprise security, which are increasingly in demand, especially in the current global climate.
The company has a solid net margin of 14.65%, reflecting its efficiency in converting revenue into actual profit, which is attractive for investors looking for financially healthy companies.

Motorola Solutions
Bear Case

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

Despite the positive outlook, Motorola Solutions, Inc. recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $3.75 EPS compared to the consensus estimate of $3.85, which may raise concerns about its short-term performance.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.23, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky if market conditions change or interest rates rise.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a relatively high P/E ratio of 47.90, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
The stock has experienced a decline of 6.2% recently, which could indicate volatility and uncertainty in the market, making it a less attractive option for risk-averse investors.

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 $505.88, with a high forecast of $530.00 and a low forecast of $440.00.
: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSI shares.
: According to analysts, Motorola Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 20.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Motorola Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Motorola Solutions more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Motorola Solutions is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how MSI compares to other companies.

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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target