Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$469.94 +6.13 (+1.32%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

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

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
8

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for MSI.

Consensus Price Target

$504.88
7.43% Upside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Motorola Solutions, the average price target is $504.88. 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 7.43% from the current price of $469.94.

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MSI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
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)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 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	$504.88	$493.43	$466.17	$312.57
Forecasted Upside	7.43% Upside	-0.28% Downside	5.33% Upside	0.88% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate 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	2.89	2.68	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.43% Upside	264.23% Upside	14.54% 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	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/17/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$430.00 ➝ $495.00	+5.94%
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 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$425.00 ➝ $515.00	+2.76%
11/8/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$467.00 ➝ $529.00	+5.55%
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%
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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
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 Tuesday, December 17, 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 an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.46, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.10 by $0.36. This indicates robust financial performance and effective management.
The company has a current stock price of $478.08, reflecting a significant increase from its 52-week low of $307.09. This upward trend may suggest positive market sentiment and growth potential.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with target prices reaching as high as $530.00. This indicates confidence from financial experts in the company's future performance.
The recent increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.09, up from $0.98, demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 0.91%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
With a return on equity of 251.96%, Motorola Solutions, Inc. showcases its ability to generate substantial profits from shareholders' equity, indicating efficient use of capital.

Motorola Solutions
Bear Case

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

The company's high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 52.24 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could pose a risk if earnings do not grow as expected.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.23, indicating a high level of debt relative to equity. This could raise concerns about financial stability and the ability to manage debt obligations effectively.
Despite strong earnings, the company's net margin of 14.65% may indicate that there is limited room for profit growth, which could affect future returns for investors.
The stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.99, suggesting that it moves in line with the market. This could expose investors to market risks without the potential for significant outperformance.
Analysts' consensus target price of $506.29 is only slightly above the current stock price, which may limit upside potential for new investors looking for significant gains.

MSI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Motorola Solutions is $504.88, with a high forecast of $530.00 and a low forecast of $440.00.
: 9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSI shares.
: According to analysts, Motorola Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 7.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Motorola Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Morgan Stanley, and Raymond James in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Motorola Solutions more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Motorola Solutions is 2.89 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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This page (NYSE:MSI) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target