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Motorola Solutions, Inc.

S&P 500
MSI|Technology|Communication Equipment|$454.75|P/E 37.2|MCap 78.4B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Motorola Solutions provides mission-critical communications infrastructure, devices, and software solutions to public safety agencies and commercial enterprises worldwide. The company operates through two primary segments: Products and Systems Integration, which includes land mobile radio systems, push-to-talk broadband communications, video security, and access control solutions; and Software and Services, offering command center dispatch software, unified communications applications, and video analytics platforms. Motorola Solutions serves law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and retail organizations across more than 100 countries. The company's portfolio integrates voice, data, and video capabilities into unified command-center environments, enabling real-time situational awareness and coordinated response across multiple agencies and geographic boundaries. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Motorola Solutions continues to innovate in artificial intelligence, cloud-based dispatching, and IoT-enabled sensors to strengthen its position in the global public safety and enterprise security markets.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.95%

Annual Dividend

$4.48

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

35.14%

FCF Payout Ratio

28.30%

Stock Price

$454.75

52-Week Range

$359.36 $492.22

Dividend Health Score

76/ 100Safe

MSI's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 35.1% earnings payout ratio & 28.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 402.4 debt-to-equity & -0.3% 5-year dividend cagr.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
35.1%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
28.3%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
25.7%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
8.8xSafe

Balance Sheet

Warning
Net Debt / Total Assets
44.4%Caution
Current Ratio
1.0xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
402.4Danger

Profitability

Very Safe
Return on Equity
104.2%Very Safe
Operating Margin
27.8%Very Safe
Gross Margin
52.3%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-0.3%Danger
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MSI annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MSI earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 20, 2026

Next Payment Date

April 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

11.29%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.31%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

4.59%

3-Year Total Growth

37.85%

5-Year Total Growth

-1.54%

10-Year Total Growth

56.64%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$45,475.00

Annual Income

$448.00

Quarterly Income

$112.00

Monthly Income

$37.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSI's current dividend yield?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) currently has a dividend yield of 0.95%, based on a stock price of $454.75 and an annual dividend of $4.48.
When is MSI's next dividend payment date?
MSI's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-20 and the next payment date is 2026-04-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MSI pay in dividends per year?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. paid $4.48 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has MSI been increasing its dividend?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -0.31% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.59%.
Is MSI's dividend safe?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a payout ratio of 35.14%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 28.30%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is MSI's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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