Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$449.35

-3.65 (-0.81%)

(As of 05:17 PM 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 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
7

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 7 have given a buy rating for MSI.

Consensus Price Target

$479.50
6.43% Upside

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Motorola Solutions, the average price target is $479.50. The highest price target for MSI is $520.00, while the lowest price target for MSI is $440.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.43% from the current price of $449.35.

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MSI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/1/23 to 10/31/24	1 Month Ago 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	3 Months Ago 8/3/23 to 8/2/24	1 Year Ago 11/1/22 to 11/1/23
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 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	$479.50	$466.17	$393.14	$312.57
Forecasted Upside	6.43% Upside	3.80% Upside	-4.18% Downside	11.47% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate 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	Hold
Predicted Upside	6.31% Upside	624.04% Upside	10.21% 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
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 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$460.00 ➝ $510.00	+14.83%
8/30/2024	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars	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%
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%
8/2/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$372.00 ➝ $467.00	+14.86%
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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%
8/4/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$315.00 ➝ $320.00	+11.22%
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 Monday, October 21, 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. reported earnings per share of $3.24 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate by $0.23. This indicates strong financial performance and potential growth.
Research analysts have set a high price target for Motorola Solutions, with multiple firms giving the stock a "buy" rating. This positive outlook from analysts can attract more investors.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.98 per share, offering investors a steady income stream through dividends.
Insider transactions show confidence in the company, with the Chief Operating Officer selling shares at a higher price, suggesting positive future prospects.
Recent trading activity shows Motorola Solutions' stock trading up, indicating market confidence and potential for further price appreciation.

Motorola Solutions
Bear Case

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

Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 7.03, which may pose risks in terms of financial leverage and stability.
The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 55.51 is higher than industry averages, suggesting the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
While revenue has been growing, the company's price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.90 indicates that investors are paying a premium for future growth expectations.
Ownership by institutional investors and hedge funds at 84.17% may limit potential price movements based on retail investor sentiment.
Market capitalization of $74.97 billion may limit rapid growth potential for the stock, as larger companies may face challenges in maintaining high growth rates.

MSI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Motorola Solutions is $479.50, with a high forecast of $520.00 and a low forecast of $440.00.
: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Motorola Solutions in the last year. There are currently 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MSI shares.
: According to analysts, Motorola Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 6.71% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Motorola Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 10/31/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target