Motorola Solutions, Inc.

NYSE:MSI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$65.6b

Motorola Solutions Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Motorola Solutions' CEO is Greg Brown, appointed in May 2011, has a tenure of 15.08 years. total yearly compensation is $34.45M, comprised of 3.9% salary and 96.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.23% of the company’s shares, worth $151.80M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.4 years and 3.3 years respectively.

Key information

Greg Brown

Chief executive officer

US$34.5m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage3.92%
CEO tenure15.1yrs
CEO ownership0.2%
Management average tenure4.4yrs
Board average tenure3.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 02

Motorola Solutions: Another M&A Deal As Appeal Is Improving

Summary Motorola Solutions continues robust M&A activity, including the $1.5B D-Fend Solutions acquisition, enhancing its growth profile in counter-drone technology. Motorola Solutions reported strong Q1 momentum: 7% sales growth, 6% EPS growth, and an 11% year-over-year backlog increase to $15.7B. Despite raised 2024 guidance and a multiple compression to 24x earnings, valuation remains elevated versus historical growth and margin trends. While M&A and operational execution are positive, current expectations and premium multiples limit immediate investment appeal. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 16

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Annual Report

It's been a good week for Motorola Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:MSI ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...
Narrative Update • Feb 05

MSI: Public Safety AI Suites Will Support Future Upside Into 2026

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Motorola Solutions steady at $487.90, with only small tweaks to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E informing this unchanged target. What's in the News Launch of Assist Suites, a role-based AI portfolio for public safety that pulls together 911 audio, video, radio transcripts and other data to support faster response, officer safety and more accurate reporting across dispatchers and field officers (Product-Related Announcement).
Narrative Update • Jan 22

MSI: Government Deal Delays Will Support Future Upside Into 2026

Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price target on Motorola Solutions to US$495 from US$509, citing a Q3 beat, steady fiscal 2025 sales guidance, and potential upside from government shutdown related deal slippage into fiscal 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a mix of confidence in Motorola Solutions' execution and some recalibration of expectations after the latest update.
Narrative Update • Jan 06

MSI: Government Deal Delays Will Support Future Recurring Revenue Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Motorola Solutions slightly lower, to about $488 from roughly $494, as modest tweaks to discount rate and growth assumptions follow recent price target cuts that still factor in potential upside from government shutdown related deal timing. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Motorola Solutions reflects a mix of confidence in the business outlook and caution around valuation and deal timing.
Narrative Update • Dec 15

MSI: Recurring Revenue Mix Will Drive Upside Despite Recent Price Target Trims

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Motorola Solutions by approximately $5 to about $494 per share. The revision reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest pressure on long term margins, while analysts remain encouraged by resilient revenue growth, recurring revenue mix, and potential upside from deferred government deals in 2026.
Narrative Update • Nov 30

MSI: Fiscal 2025 Sales Stability And Recurring Revenue Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Motorola Solutions to $495 from $509, citing solid sales guidance but noting short-term booking slowdowns and persisting deal delays. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment toward Motorola Solutions remains mixed, reflecting both optimism about the company’s ongoing performance and caution regarding near-term challenges.
Narrative Update • Nov 16

MSI: Fiscal 2025 Guidance And Recurring Revenue Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Motorola Solutions by less than $1 to approximately $498. They cite solid fundamentals, resilient government and recurring revenues, while also factoring in deal timing and valuation concerns.
Narrative Update • Nov 01

MSI: Recurring Revenue And Government Contracts Will Drive Performance Amid Uncertainty

The consensus analyst price target for Motorola Solutions has decreased slightly, dropping from approximately $504 to $498. Analysts cite resilient fundamentals but flag near-term uncertainties such as deal timing and caution around elevated valuation levels.
Narrative Update • Sep 04

Integrated Communications Will Transform Public Safety And Smart Cities

Despite near-term growth headwinds, analysts remain positive on Motorola Solutions’ long-term outlook and see current weakness as a potential buying opportunity, resulting in no change to the consensus price target of $503.75. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the recent growth slowdown as creating an attractive entry point for investors.
Analysis Article • Jul 26

Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE:MSI) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...
Analysis Article • Jul 14

Should You Be Adding Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) To Your Watchlist Today?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 19

Motorola Solutions Will Benefit From Margin Increases And Focus On Crime Safety In U.S.

Summary Motorola posted $10.8B in annual revenue, growing at 8.4%, driven by a 10% increase in products and systems. Management reaffirmed the 2025 growth outlook of 5.5%, with a favorable environment due to U.S. security emphasis. I expect GAAP operating margins to converge at 27% by 2027 and keep expanding as customers move to the cloud. My updated DCF valuation for MSI is $350 per share or $60B. With an 8% annual return, I expect the fundamentals to converge to current price levels within 3 years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Greg Brown's remuneration changed compared to Motorola Solutions's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Apr 04 2026n/an/a

US$2b

Dec 31 2025US$34mUS$1m

US$2b

Sep 27 2025n/an/a

US$2b

Jun 28 2025n/an/a

US$2b

Mar 29 2025n/an/a

US$2b

Dec 31 2024US$31mUS$1m

US$2b

Sep 28 2024n/an/a

US$2b

Jun 29 2024n/an/a

US$1b

Mar 30 2024n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2023US$28mUS$1m

US$2b

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$2b

Jul 01 2023n/an/a

US$2b

Apr 01 2023n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2022US$21mUS$1m

US$1b

Oct 01 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Jul 02 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Apr 02 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2021US$20mUS$1m

US$1b

Oct 02 2021n/an/a

US$1b

Jul 03 2021n/an/a

US$1b

Apr 03 2021n/an/a

US$996m

Dec 31 2020US$23mUS$938k

US$949m

Sep 26 2020n/an/a

US$780m

Jun 27 2020n/an/a

US$842m

Mar 28 2020n/an/a

US$914m

Dec 31 2019US$24mUS$1m

US$868m

Compensation vs Market: Greg's total compensation ($USD34.45M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.67M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Greg's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Greg Brown (66 yo)

15.1yrs
Tenure
US$34,453,481
Compensation

Mr. Gregory Q. Brown, also known as Greg, is Non-Executive Board Member at Ignium Inc. He serves as a Member of Executive Advisory Board at Edgewater Services, LLC. He has been the Chief Executive Officer...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Gregory Brown
Chairman & CEO15.1yrsUS$34.45m0.23%
$ 151.8m
Jason Winkler
Executive VP & CFO5.9yrsUS$7.42m0.012%
$ 8.2m
John Molloy
Executive VP & COO4.6yrsUS$8.14m0.041%
$ 27.2m
Mahesh Saptharishi
Executive VP & CTO7.3yrsUS$7.34m0.019%
$ 12.3m
Rajan Naik
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Ventures8.5yrsUS$4.13m0.0088%
$ 5.7m
Katherine Maher
Corporate VP & Chief Accounting Officer4.3yrsno data0.00079%
$ 518.2k
Brian Piotrowski
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
James Niewiara
Senior VP & General Counsel3.3yrsno data0.012%
$ 8.0m
Kathryn Moore
Senior Vice President of Human Resources1.4yrsno data0.00085%
$ 557.6k
Michael Annes
Senior Vice President of Business Developmentno datano datano data
Cynthia Yazdi
Senior VP and Chief of Staff to the Chairman & CEOless than a yearno data0.0058%
$ 3.8m
Daniel Pekofske
Senior Vice President of Finance4.3yrsno datano data
4.4yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: MSI's management team is considered experienced (4.4 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Gregory Brown
Chairman & CEO18.9yrsUS$34.45m0.23%
$ 151.8m
Joseph Tucci
Independent Director9.1yrsUS$375.29k0.00087%
$ 570.7k
Kenneth Denman
Lead Independent Director9.3yrsUS$425.29k0%
$ 0
Mark Lashier
Independent Directorless than a yearUS$120.82kno data
Peter Leav
Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
Nicole Anasenes
Independent Director2.3yrsUS$375.29kno data
Ayanna Howard
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$365.29k0.00042%
$ 275.5k
Elizabeth Mann
Independent Director1.8yrsUS$365.29k0.00023%
$ 150.9k
3.3yrs
Average Tenure
59.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: MSI's board of directors are considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/22 11:59
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/18 00:00
Earnings2026/04/04
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Motorola Solutions, Inc. is covered by 41 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Richard KramerArete Research Services LLP
James KelleherArgus Research Company
Jeffrey KvaalBarclays