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Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communications and analytics, primarily serving public safety departments as well as schools, hospitals, and businesses. The bulk of the firm's revenue comes from sales of land mobile radios and radio network infrastructure, but the firm also sells surveillance equipment and dispatch software. Most of Motorola's revenue comes from government agencies, while roughly 25% comes from schools and private businesses. Motorola has customers in over 100 countries and in every state in the United States.

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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Federated Hermes Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHI#NYSE">FHI</a>) is an investment management company that he does<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FHI"> not know well.</a>
On Sept. 5, Evercore ISI Group analyst John Dunn maintained Federated Hermes with an Outperform and lowered the price target from $37 to $36.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) is a &#8220;company that does two-way radios, it does bar codes, it does lots of government infrastructure, and it just coins money,&#8221; he said.
On Sept. 3, Jefferies analyst George Notter maintained Motorola Solutions with a Buy and raised the price target from $460 to $510.
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Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.32%. Currently, Motorola Solns has a market capitalization of $71.46 billion. 
Buying $100 In MSI: If an investor had bought $100 of MSI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $264.20 today based on a price of $428.34 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solns's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725908414_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Motorola Solns Stock In The Last 5 Years

Jefferies analyst George Notter maintains Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $460 to $510.

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Jefferies Maintains Buy on Motorola Solns, Raises Price Target to $510

In the preceding three months, 6 analysts have released ratings for Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $445.33, a high estimate of $500.00, and a low estimate of $385.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 11.89% increase from the previous average price target of $398.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725022813_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Motorola Solns by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Amit Daryanani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Niknam</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
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<td>Joseph Cardoso</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$436.00</td>
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<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$467.00</td>
<td>$372.00</td>
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<td>Tomer Zilberman</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Niknam</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Motorola Solns. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Motorola Solns compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Motorola Solns's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Motorola Solns's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Motorola Solns analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Motorola Solns: A Closer Look</h2>
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communications and analytics, primarily serving public safety departments as well as schools, hospitals, and businesses. The bulk of the firm's revenue comes from sales of land mobile radios and radio network infrastructure, but the firm also sells surveillance equipment and dispatch software. Most of Motorola's revenue comes from government agencies, while roughly 25% comes from schools and private businesses. Motorola has customers in over 100 countries and in every state in the United States.
<h3>Motorola Solns's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Motorola Solns displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 9.36%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Motorola Solns's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 16.86%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Motorola Solns's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 66.97%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Motorola Solns's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.32%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 8.54, Motorola Solns faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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6 Analysts Assess Motorola Solns: What You Need To Know

Evercore ISI Group analyst Amit Daryanani maintains Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $450 to $500.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Motorola Solns, Raises Price Target to $500

Motorola Solns's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.62 million shares sold short, which is 1.13% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.94 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Motorola Solns Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724939112_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Motorola Solns has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Motorola Solns's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Motorola Solns's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.43%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.03%. Currently, Motorola Solns has a market capitalization of $72.25 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MSI: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,385.85 today based on a price of $433.06 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solns's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724684413_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $2,400 Today

On August 21, a recent SEC filing unveiled that Cynthia Yazdi, SVP at Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) made an insider sell.
What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000068505/000106299324015513//Archives/edgar/data/68505/000106299324015513/0001062993-24-015513-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday, Yazdi sold 8,136 shares of Motorola Solns. The total transaction value is $3,456,172.
At Thursday morning, Motorola Solns shares are down by 0.06%, trading at $425.45.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Motorola Solns</h3>
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communications and analytics, primarily serving public safety departments as well as schools, hospitals, and businesses. The bulk of the firm's revenue comes from sales of land mobile radios and radio network infrastructure, but the firm also sells surveillance equipment and dispatch software. Most of Motorola's revenue comes from government agencies, while roughly 25% comes from schools and private businesses. Motorola has customers in over 100 countries and in every state in the United States.
<h3>Breaking Down Motorola Solns's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: Motorola Solns displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 9.36%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 50.95%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Motorola Solns's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 2.65.
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</ul>
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 8.54, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 49.85 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Motorola Solns's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 6.99 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 31.89, Motorola Solns presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>The Insider's Guide to Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000068505">Check Out The Full List Of Motorola Solns's Insider Trades.</a>
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Insider Unloading: Cynthia Yazdi Sells $3.46M Worth Of Motorola Solns Shares

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The newly standardized algorithms, ML-KEM (derived from CRYSTALS-Kyber) and ML-DSA (derived from CRYSTALS-Dilithium), developed in collaboration with industry and academic partners, are set to aid governments and businesses worldwide in strengthening cybersecurity measures against the quantum threat.
ML-KEM is a key encapsulation mechanism designed for general encryption purposes, such as securing website access, while ML-DSA is a lattice-based algorithm intended for general-purpose digital signature protocols. Additionally, IBM&#39;s FN-DSA algorithm is selected for future standardization.
The official publication of these algorithms under NIST&#39;s standards marks a crucial step forward in the effort to protect sensitive data from quantum computing threats. Quantum computers, with their growing computational power, could potentially break current encryption methods, making the development of quantum-resistant algorithms essential for future data protection.
IBM&#39;s dedication to quantum computing extends beyond technological advancements to ensure quantum safety. The company is actively integrating post-quantum cryptographic solutions into many of its products, including IBM z16 and IBM Cloud. This commitment is further reflected in IBM&#39;s Quantum Safe roadmap, which outlines a comprehensive strategy to transition to quantum-safe technology through the phases of discovery, observation and transformation.
As an entirely new branch of computing, quantum computers are quickly accelerating into useful and large-scale systems. Per its Quantum Development Roadmap, IBM is set to deliver its first error-corrected quantum system by 2029, which is projected to perform hundreds of millions of quantum operations, solving complex and valuable problems that are currently beyond the reach of classical computers.
Looking forward, NIST plans to continue evaluating additional algorithms to expand its toolkit of post-quantum cryptographic solutions with several other IBM-developed algorithms. IBM remains at the forefront of this evolving field, working to ensure the security of data against future quantum threats while advancing its quantum computing capabilities.
Some leading companies operating in this space are Arista Networks, Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msi#NYSE">MSI</a>) and Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlit#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>).
Arista delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 15.02%. It provides cloud networking solutions for data centers and cloud computing environments.
Arista uses multiple silicon architectures across its products. At the core of the company&#39;s cloud networking solutions is the Linux-based Extensible Operating System, which was architected to be fully programmable and highly modular.
Motorola delivered an earnings surprise of 8.06%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. In the last reported quarter, it pulled off an earnings surprise of 7.64%. It provides services and solutions to government segments and public safety programs, along with large enterprises and wireless infrastructure service providers.
The company develops and services both analog and digital two-way radio, voice and data communications products and systems for private networks, wireless broadband systems and end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions to a wide range of enterprise markets.
Harmonic delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 32.5%. 
Headquartered in San Jose, CA, the company provides video delivery software, products, system solutions and services worldwide.
With more than three decades of experience, Harmonic has revolutionized cable access networking via the industry&#39;s first virtualized cable access solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit Internet service to consumers&#39; homes and mobile devices.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Motorola Solutions Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Aug. 1, Motorola Solutions posted upbeat quarterly earnings. &#8220;Our second quarter was excellent, with strong growth in all three technologies and record Q2 sales and operating earnings,&#8221; said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. The company's stock gained around 7% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSI">52-week high of $424.55</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.75&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>MSI Price Action: Shares of Motorola Solutions gained 0.8% to close at $421.94 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fortinet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Aug. 6, Fortinet reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates. "In the second quarter, we successfully balanced growth and profitability as our non-GAAP operating margin increased 820 basis points year-over-year to a company record of 35.1%, while billings and revenue were at the high end of their respective guidance ranges," said Ken Xie, founder, chairman and CEO of Fortinet. The company's stock gained around 23% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT">has a 52-week high</a> of $73.91.</li>
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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msi#NYSE">MSI</a>) recently announced that the German Federal State of Thuringia has opted to deploy the advanced VB400 body cameras for its police forces. Per the agreement inked with the Thuringian Ministry of the Interior, Motorola will supply more than 1,200 VB400 body cameras to the state police. Motorola has been a trusted partner of public safety organizations in Germany for over half a decade. The recent venture will further solidify its foothold in the region.
The VB400 camera offers full HD recording in 1080p and built-in bluetooth &amp; WiFi connectivity. It comes with pre and post-record capabilities that document the vital context of incidents while its extended battery life supports recording throughout an entire shift. The device&#39;s encryption feature ensures the integrity of the video evidence. The rugged, durable exterior makes it suitable for any hostile environment. Integration of these cutting-edge features will enhance situation awareness of officials and frontline workers, improve cooperation and boost overall public safety. 
Motorola&#39;s offering also includes the VideoManager evidence management software, which simplifies the process of uploading and storage of video footage. It organizes videos by time, date, and location, streamlining workflow and making it easier for authorities to handle video evidence.
Motorola VB400 cameras are witnessing solid market traction in Europe. Thuringia state police are the latest addition to the growing list of VB400 clients, which includes other German states and public safety agencies of France, Lithuania, the U.K. and more. This augurs well for the company&#39;s long-term growth prospects.
As a leading provider of mission-critical communication products and services worldwide, Motorola has ensured a steady revenue stream from this niche market. The communications equipment maker intends to boost its position in the public safety domain by entering into strategic alliances with other players in the ecosystem.
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John P Molloy, EVP and COO at Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), disclosed an insider sell on August 7, according to a recent SEC filing.
What Happened: Molloy's recent move involves selling 23,985 shares of Motorola Solns. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000068505/000106299324014590//Archives/edgar/data/68505/000106299324014590/0001062993-24-014590-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value is $9,773,836.
Monitoring the market, Motorola Solns's shares down by 0.0% at $404.34 during Thursday's morning.
<h3>Get to Know Motorola Solns Better</h3>
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communications and analytics, primarily serving public safety departments as well as schools, hospitals, and businesses. The bulk of the firm's revenue comes from sales of land mobile radios and radio network infrastructure, but the firm also sells surveillance equipment and dispatch software. Most of Motorola's revenue comes from government agencies, while roughly 25% comes from schools and private businesses. Motorola has customers in over 100 countries and in every state in the United States.
<h3>Motorola Solns: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Motorola Solns's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 9.36%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Interpreting Earnings Metrics:
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 50.95%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Motorola Solns's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 2.65.
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</ul>
Debt Management: Motorola Solns's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 8.54. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 47.35 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Motorola Solns's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 6.63 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Motorola Solns's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 30.4, Motorola Solns presents a potential value opportunity, as investors are paying less for each unit of EBITDA.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000068505">Check Out The Full List Of Motorola Solns's Insider Trades.</a>
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John P Molloy Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $9.77M In Motorola Solns Stock

In the last three months, 5 analysts have published ratings on Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Motorola Solns and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $434.4, accompanied by a high estimate of $467.00 and a low estimate of $385.00. This current average has increased by 12.07% from the previous average price target of $387.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722956435_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Motorola Solns's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Matthew Niknam</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Cardoso</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$436.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$467.00</td>
<td>$372.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tomer Zilberman</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Niknam</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Motorola Solns. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Motorola Solns compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Motorola Solns's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Motorola Solns's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Motorola Solns analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Motorola Solns</h2>
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communications and analytics, primarily serving public safety departments as well as schools, hospitals, and businesses. The bulk of the firm's revenue comes from sales of land mobile radios and radio network infrastructure, but the firm also sells surveillance equipment and dispatch software. Most of Motorola's revenue comes from government agencies, while roughly 25% comes from schools and private businesses. Motorola has customers in over 100 countries and in every state in the United States.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Motorola Solns's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Motorola Solns's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 9.36%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Motorola Solns's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 16.86%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Motorola Solns's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 66.97%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Motorola Solns's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 3.32%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Motorola Solns's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 8.54. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Key Takeaways From Motorola Solns Analyst Ratings

Deutsche Bank analyst Matthew Niknam maintains Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $385 to $440.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Motorola Solns, Raises Price Target to $440

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Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.33%. Currently, Motorola Solns has a market capitalization of $67.24 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MSI: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,283.87 today based on a price of $403.00 for MSI at the time of writing.
<h3>Motorola Solns's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $2,300 Today

JP Morgan analyst Joseph Cardoso maintains Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $436 to $440.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Motorola Solns, Raises Price Target to $440

Barclays analyst Tim Long maintains Motorola Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $372 to $467.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Motorola Solns, Raises Price Target to $467

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Motorola Solutions Sees FY 2024 Revenue Growth Of 8%, Non-GAAP EPS $13.22-$13.30 With 171M Fully Diluted Shares And 23.5% Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate

Motorola Solutions Sees Q3 2024 Revenue Growth Of 7%-8% YoY, Non-GAAP EPS $3.32-$3.37 With 170M Fully Diluted Shares And 24% Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate

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