Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$420.59 +0.14 (+0.03%)

Closing price 04/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$422.50 +1.91 (+0.45%)

As of 04/17/2025 06:04 PM Eastern

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

$515.25
22.51% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Motorola Solutions, the average price target is $515.25. The highest price target for MSI is $530.00, while the lowest price target for MSI is $500.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.51% from the current price of $420.59.

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MSI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/18/24 to 4/18/25	1 Month Ago 3/19/24 to 3/19/25	3 Months Ago 1/19/24 to 1/18/25	1 Year Ago 4/19/23 to 4/18/24
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 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	$515.25	$505.88	$504.88	$348.38
Forecasted Upside	22.51% Upside	19.36% Upside	8.52% Upside	2.63% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	22.51% Upside	146.64% Upside	26.47% 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	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/17/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Samik Chatterjee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$570.00 ➝ $515.00	+21.59%
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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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%
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 Tuesday, April 15, 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.:

The company recently reported a revenue of $3.01 billion for the quarter, exceeding analyst estimates of $3 billion, indicating strong demand for its products and services.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a robust net margin of 14.58%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
The stock is currently trading at approximately $421.61, which is below its 200-day moving average of $457.33, suggesting it may be undervalued and could present a buying opportunity.
Analysts have a consensus price target of $505.88, indicating potential upside for investors if the stock approaches this target, reflecting positive market sentiment.
The company has a solid dividend yield of 1.03% with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.09 per share, providing a steady income stream for investors.

Motorola Solutions
Bear Case

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

The company missed analysts' earnings per share estimates by $0.10, reporting $3.75 instead of the expected $3.85, which may raise concerns about its profitability.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45.73, 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 indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The company has a significant debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30, which may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
With a beta of 0.94, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities in more dynamic sectors.

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 $515.25, with a high forecast of $530.00 and a low forecast of $500.00.
: 8 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSI shares.
: According to analysts, Motorola Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 22.51% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Motorola Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 2.66. Learn more on how MSI compares to other companies.

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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target