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MSI's renters insurance is now available through Moved, embedding coverage and compliance tracking into the resident move-in experience.

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSI™, one of the largest independent managing general agencies (MGAs) in the United States, today announced a new collaboration with Moved, the leading proptech platform for automating resident moves and ancillary revenue. Under this collaboration, MSI's renters insurance can be embedded directly into the Moved platform, and compliance is tracked via the LeaseTrack technology offered through MSI. More than 4,000 properties and over 1 million units nationwide already use Moved.

For residents, the process is seamless: after signing a lease, a resident is directed to Moved to complete move-in tasks, where they benefit from a built-in renters insurance option powered by MSI — no separate app and no additional login required. Residents can shop and bind a policy in the same place they're already scheduling their move, uploading documents, and completing other move-in requirements, satisfying their lease's insurance requirement as part of a single, guided experience.

Property managers benefit too: with MSI's insurance offering now embedded into Moved, operators gain a trusted insurance relationship and built-in visibility into compliance with the LeaseTrack platform. The platform monitors coverage continuously from move-in to move-out, automatically notifying the leasing team when something changes, while managing renewal communications to keep residents on track. Rather than chasing proof of insurance across email, paper files, or a separate portal, property teams can see coverage status alongside the other move-in tasks and requirements managed through Moved. Every policy is backed by highly rated insurance carriers and MSI's experience serving more than 1.5 million customers nationwide.

"Renters insurance works best when it's offered at the exact moment a resident needs it, inside a platform they already trust to guide them through their move," said Wil Robertshaw, Executive Vice President of Multifamily at MSI. "Moved has built the strongest resident move-in experiences in multifamily, and this collaboration lets us meet residents right in that workflow, with coverage that's easy to buy, easy to manage, and easy for property teams and renters to trust. Pairing that with LeaseTrack means property managers never lose visibility into compliance, even as coverage moves through its full lifecycle."

For Moved, the decision to work with MSI came down to scale, shared priorities, and the fit both companies saw for residents and property managers alike.

"At Moved, we’re on a mission to eliminate stress from moving, while taking manual work off property teams' plates and creating new revenue opportunities along the way," said Adam Pittenger, Founder and CEO of Moved. "Bringing MSI into the Moved ecosystem gives residents an easy way to check insurance off their move-in list. That translates to stronger adoption for operators, fewer compliance gaps for onsite teams, and added value from every move."

MSI's renters insurance offers liability coverage from $100,000 to $300,000 and contents coverage up to $100,000, with guaranteed approval and no underwriting questions required. The product is available nationwide and in most Canadian provinces, with optional coverages for risks like bedbugs, biohazard exposure, identity theft, and pet damage. Compliance for every policy is monitored through LeaseTrack, an automated tracking platform for multifamily communities.

The embedded renters insurance offering and compliance monitoring technology are now available to Moved's residential property partners as part of the platform's broader move-in and move-out network.

About MSI

MSI, the brand name for Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC, is one of the largest independent managing general agencies (MGAs) in the United States and an indirect subsidiary of The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. ("Baldwin") (NASDAQ: BWIN). Offering more than 20 insurance products and solutions across personal, commercial, and professional lines, MSI thrives on solving challenges, delivering responsive service, and providing an easy insurance experience to its distribution partners and more than 1.5 million customers. Combining deep underwriting expertise with (re)insurer risk capacity, MSI creates specialized insurance solutions that empower our distribution partners to meet customers’ unique needs. MSI is committed to delivering exceptional service and rapid resolutions to customers throughout the policy lifecycle and to building insurance better. Founded in 2015, MSI joined The Baldwin Group in 2019. For more information, please visit www.msimga.com.

About Moved

Moved is a web-based platform that helps residential operators simplify move operations, enhance the resident experience, and drive new revenue opportunities. Trusted by leading owners and operators, including Asset Living, Vivmark Residential, and Bryten®, Moved automates resident move-ins, move-outs, and transfers while integrating seamlessly with property management systems such as Yardi, RealPage, ResMan, Entrata, and more.

You can learn more about Moved at www.moved.com.

About The Baldwin Group

The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. ("Baldwin") (NASDAQ: BWIN) and its affiliates, is an independent insurance distribution firm providing indispensable expertise and insights that strive to give our clients the confidence to pursue their purpose, passion and dreams. As a team of dedicated entrepreneurs and insurance professionals, we have come together to help protect the possible for our clients. We do this by delivering bespoke client solutions, services, and innovation through our comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management, insurance, and employee benefits. We support our clients, colleagues, insurance company partners, and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our organic and inorganic growth. The Baldwin Group proudly represents more than three million clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit www.baldwin.com.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) will issue its third-quarter 2026 earnings results after the close of the market on Wednesday, November 4. Motorola Solutions will host its quarterly conference call with financial analysts at 4 p.m. Central (5 p.m. Eastern) on November 4. The conference call will be webcast live at www.motorolasolutions.com/investors. About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola S.

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Central Pacific Bank Trust Division reduced its holdings in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI – Free Report) by 36.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,980 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after selling 1,714 shares during the period. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division’s holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $1,329,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of MSI. Whipplewood Advisors LLC increased its position in Motorola Solutions by 1,966.7% in the 1st quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 62 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Motorola Solutions during the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its position in Motorola Solutions by 540.0% in the first quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 64 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Motorola Solutions during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Finally, HHM Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions by 217.4% during the 1st quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 73 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. 84.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Motorola Solutions stock opened at $455.24 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13, a current ratio of 1.10 and a quick ratio of 0.86. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $359.36 and a fifty-two week high of $494.85. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $462.97 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $435.73. The firm has a market cap of $75.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.85, a P/E/G ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 0.88.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The communications equipment provider reported $4.41 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.85 by $0.56. Motorola Solutions had a return on equity of 98.22% and a net margin of 17.44%.The business had revenue of $3.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $3.57 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.3% on a year-over-year basis. Motorola Solutions has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 4.390-4.440 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.620-17.720 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 15.87 earnings per share for the current year. Motorola Solutions Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be paid a $1.21 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a $4.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Motorola Solutions’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 38.11%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of brokerages recently issued reports on MSI. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $476.00 price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Barclays boosted their price target on Motorola Solutions from $509.00 to $529.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. UBS Group upped their price target on Motorola Solutions from $510.00 to $520.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Zacks Research lowered Motorola Solutions from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Bank of America reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Motorola Solutions in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Motorola Solutions currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $519.56.

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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Gregory Q. Brown sold 14,220 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $485.22, for a total transaction of $6,899,828.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 66,648 shares in the company, valued at $32,338,942.56. This represents a 17.58% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Kathryn Moore sold 1,004 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $476.96, for a total transaction of $478,867.84. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 1,282 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $611,462.72. This trade represents a 43.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 1.28% of the company’s stock.

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Motorola Solutions, Inc is a technology company that provides communications, command center, video security and analytical solutions for public safety and commercial organizations. Its offerings are designed to help government agencies, first responders, enterprises and other organizations coordinate operations, manage incidents and improve security.

The company’s products and services include land mobile radio communications, broadband and software-based communications, computer-aided dispatch and records-management systems, video security and access-control technologies, and command center software.

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Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. cut its stake in shares of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI – Free Report) by 8.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 13,775 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after selling 1,268 shares during the period. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $6,143,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Whipplewood Advisors LLC increased its stake in Motorola Solutions by 1,966.7% in the 1st quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 62 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Motorola Solutions in the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions by 540.0% in the 1st quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 64 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new position in Motorola Solutions during the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, HHM Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Motorola Solutions by 217.4% in the 1st quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 73 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. 84.17% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Motorola Solutions Trading Up 2.0% MSI traded up $9.11 on Monday, hitting $456.52. The company had a trading volume of 292,815 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,058,517. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13. The firm has a market cap of $75.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.98, a PEG ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 0.88. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $462.34 and its 200 day moving average price is $435.83. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 1 year low of $359.36 and a 1 year high of $494.85.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The communications equipment provider reported $4.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.85 by $0.56. The firm had revenue of $3.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3 billion. Motorola Solutions had a return on equity of 98.22% and a net margin of 17.44%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.57 EPS. Motorola Solutions has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 4.390-4.440 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.620-17.720 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 15.87 earnings per share for the current year. Motorola Solutions Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be issued a $1.21 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a $4.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Motorola Solutions’s payout ratio is 38.11%.

Insider Activity at Motorola Solutions In other news, SVP Kathryn A. Moore sold 1,004 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $476.96, for a total transaction of $478,867.84. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 1,282 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $611,462.72. This represents a 43.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Gregory Brown sold 14,220 shares of Motorola Solutions stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $485.22, for a total value of $6,899,828.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 66,648 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,338,942.56. This trade represents a 17.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 1.28% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In MSI has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $550.00 target price on shares of Motorola Solutions in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Bank of America reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Motorola Solutions in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Motorola Solutions from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions from $530.00 to $531.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 22nd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Motorola Solutions from $525.00 to $545.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $519.56.

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Motorola Solutions, Inc is a technology company that provides communications, command center, video security and analytical solutions for public safety and commercial organizations. Its offerings are designed to help government agencies, first responders, enterprises and other organizations coordinate operations, manage incidents and improve security.

The company’s products and services include land mobile radio communications, broadband and software-based communications, computer-aided dispatch and records-management systems, video security and access-control technologies, and command center software.

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Key Takeaways D-Fend adds field-proven counter-drone technology to MSI's safety and security ecosystem.EnforceAir can take control of rogue drones without disrupting authorized drones or nearby communications.Motorola expects the $1.5B acquisition to be modestly accretive to earnings in 2027. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) has augmented its presence in the rapidly expanding counter-drone security market with the acquisition of D-Fend Solutions. The transaction adds D-Fend's field-proven counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology to Motorola's broader mission-critical safety and security ecosystem.

The $1.5-billion deal appears to be the call of the hour as unauthorized drones increasingly pose security risks to airports, stadiums, critical infrastructure, military installations and densely populated areas. In addition to securing another fast-growing business, D-Fend expands Motorola’s addressable market, enabling it to leverage extensive public-safety customer relationships to accelerate adoption of counter-drone technology.

D-Fend Strengthens Counter-Drone CapabilitiesThe D-Fend acquisition is expected to strengthen Motorola’s presence in the fast-growing counter-drone market. D-Fend’s EnforceAir platform differentiates itself from conventional systems that typically rely on jamming or kinetic interception, which can disrupt nearby communications or pose collateral risks.

EnforceAir uses radio-frequency cyber-takeover technology to detect and assume control of unauthorized drones and safely redirect them to a designated landing area. Importantly, the platform can neutralize rogue drones without affecting authorized drone operations or surrounding communications infrastructure. This makes the solution well suited for sensitive environments such as airports, large public events, urban areas and other locations where jamming or kinetic methods may be less practical.

Acquisition Bolsters Broader Drone StrategyThe buyout also complements Motorola’s expanding presence across the unmanned-systems ecosystem. Through Silvus Technologies, the company already offers resilient wireless networking solutions used in defense applications, including unmanned platforms. Its partnership with BRINC further provides public-safety agencies with drones-as-first-responders capabilities, enabling aerial situational awareness and real-time video transmission to command centers.

The addition of D-Fend broadens Motorola’s exposure across defense-focused unmanned communications, public-safety drone applications and counter-drone solutions. Moreover, the company’s established relationships with federal agencies, state and local public-safety organizations and enterprise customers could provide a ready distribution channel for D-Fend’s offerings.

Management noted that Motorola has worked with D-Fend for several years and jointly pursued opportunities with federal law-enforcement agencies prior to the transaction. The combination of complementary technologies and an established customer network could support D-Fend’s growth without requiring Motorola to build a separate go-to-market infrastructure.

Synergistic Benefits Expected From 2027Despite the $1.5-billion purchase price and related financing costs, management expects the transaction to be modestly accretive to earnings in 2027. D-Fend’s existing profitability, healthy growth trajectory and expanding addressable market are likely to support the expected contribution.

The buyout could eventually produce a more comprehensive air-to-ground security platform, offering a product breadth that may become increasingly important as public-safety customers look to consolidate security workflows rather than deploy isolated point solutions. It could further help Motorola better compete with rivals such as Ondas Inc. (ONDS - Free Report) , Unusual Machines, Inc. (UMAC - Free Report) and Draganfly Inc. (DPRO - Free Report) .

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSITM today announced it is extending its embedded insurance platform to manufactured home communities, a segment of the housing market where community insurance requirements have historically been hard for operators to track and enforce. The new offering pairs insurance coverage options with automated compliance tracking through LeaseTrack, MSI's compliance tracking platform, giving property managers a single system to help keep communities covered and providing r.

Key Takeaways Motorola's backlog hit a record $15.6 billion in Q2 2026, up 11% year over year.Strong LMR demand, faster order conversion and device shipments helped revenues rise 13% to $3.13 billion.MSI raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $12.975 billion as public safety demand supports bookings. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) is benefiting from strong customer demand. At the end of the second quarter of 2026, backlog reached a record $15.6 billion, up 11% year over year. Software and Services accounted for $11.8 billion, while Products & Systems Integration contributed $3.8 billion.

Products & Systems Integration backlog rose $329 million year over year, supported by strong demand for Mission Critical Networks (MCN) and Video. Software and Services backlog increased $1.2 billion, backed by multiyear contracts across Mission Critical Networks, Video and Command Center.

Management has taken several steps to ensure faster conversion of orders into revenues. Strong LMR demand and accelerated quick-turn conversion, combined with stronger-than-expected device shipments, are expediting revenue growth. Revenues rose 13% year over year to $3.13 billion. MSI registered double-digit growth in both operating segments. Backed by strong order intake, management has raised its 2026 outlook following the strong quarter. The company now expects full-year revenue of approximately $12.975 billion, compared with its previous projection of $12.8 billion. Continued public safety modernization and demand for next-generation safety infrastructure are also expected to drive order bookings in the upcoming quarter. These factors significantly boost MSI’s revenue visibility and bring reliability to the company’s earnings growth trajectory.

Other Tech Teams With Strong Order GrowthKeysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS - Free Report) is benefiting from growing electronic content in data centers, networking and advanced semiconductors, which continues to increase demand for validation tools. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Keysight’s orders rose 56% year over year to $2.091 billion, and revenues increased 36% to $1.846 billion, while non-GAAP EPS reached $3.07. Commercial Communications revenues rose 56% to $1.006 billion, led by wireline, as AI infrastructure scaling, speed transitions, silicon photonics and system-level emulation expanded customer activity. Keysight said wireline orders more than doubled year over year, and the AI-related pipeline continued to grow as hyperscalers, silicon designers, interconnect makers and transceiver manufacturers increased engagement.

Cisco Systems (CSCO - Free Report) closed fiscal 2026 with $9.3 billion in hyperscaler AI infrastructure orders, about 4.5 times fiscal 2025, and roughly $4 billion in related revenues. Cisco expects hyperscaler AI revenues to reach $7.5 billion in fiscal 2027. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, networking product orders rose 40% year over year, the eighth straight quarter of double-digit growth.

MSI’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesMSI stock has gained 0.6% over the past year against the Wireless Equipment industry’s growth of 18.1%.

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Going by the forward price-to-earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 24.48 forward earnings, lower than the industry’s average of 29.76.

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Earnings estimates for MSI for 2026 and 2027 have moved upward in the past 60 days.

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MSI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Motorola's $1.5B Bet to Own the SkiesMotorola Solutions NYSE: MSI is focused on executing across its mission-critical networks, command center software and video security businesses while scaling its recently acquired Silvus Technologies and D-Fend Solutions operations, Chief Operating Officer Jack Molloy said at a Truist conference.

Molloy described Motorola Solutions as a provider of public-safety, enterprise-security and defense-security solutions. The company’s strategy centers on an “ecosystem” that combines voice, data, video and command-center software to support incident response and security operations for public agencies, defense organizations and critical-infrastructure customers.

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These 3 Tech Companies Are Suddenly Paying Bigger Dividends“We’re focused on our end-user markets, providing outcomes that bring together not just the mission-critical network solution, which was fundamentally the bedrock of our company, but the command center software, as well as video,” Molloy said.

Demand, Budgets and Growth Outlook Molloy said the company has seen public-safety technology budgets grow faster than overall public-safety and state budgets. While some municipalities face fiscal pressure, he characterized Motorola Solutions’ offerings as necessary rather than discretionary, citing investments in next-generation 911 systems, network refreshes and public-safety communications devices.

AXON: Competition Intensifies as Motorola Makes $4.4B AcquisitionHe also pointed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a multiyear tailwind for the company’s federal business, saying U.S. government agencies have older fleets of devices and infrastructure that need modernization.

The COO said Motorola Solutions reported record second-quarter orders and double-digit order growth in the first half of the year. The company has guided for double-digit product growth in the second half. Molloy cited the following growth expectations for 2026:

Mission-critical networks growth of 10% to 11%. Video security growth of about 11%. Command center software growth of about 15%. Command center software growth includes roughly $100 million in APX NEXT applications expected by the end of fiscal 2026, according to Molloy. Those applications are designed to extend radio-network capabilities with functions including location information and programming that can reduce tasks previously requiring weeks to complete.

Silvus Capacity Expansion and Defense Demand Molloy said Silvus, acquired in August 2025, is expected to generate about $850 million in 2026 sales based on current capacity. Motorola Solutions has added a production line in Culver City, California, and expects a Salt Lake City facility to begin contributing in the first quarter of 2027.

He said the Salt Lake City operation is modular and can support additional investment in manufacturing lines. Motorola Solutions has also more than doubled Silvus’ sales force, expanded research and development investment and broadened international coverage.

Silvus provides mobile ad hoc network, or MANET, technology designed for operations in congested and contested environments. Molloy said demand is being supported by defense modernization efforts in the U.S., NATO countries and the Indo-Pacific region, as well as investments in unmanned systems.

While the company sees opportunities for Silvus in public safety during temporary events such as the Super Bowl and presidential inaugurations, Molloy said the current commercial focus remains on defense because spectrum is not broadly allocated for Silvus’ public-safety uses.

He said the company views the Silvus opportunity as durable even if individual conflicts change, arguing that the technology is supported by longer-term military modernization needs and both long-cycle programs of record and near-term operational requirements.

D-Fend Targets Counter-Drone Security Market Motorola Solutions also recently completed its acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, which provides cyber-based counter-drone technology. Molloy said D-Fend will operate as a separate business and will focus on public-safety end markets including cities, airports, critical infrastructure and entertainment venues.

He said D-Fend systems were deployed at 11 of 12 FIFA sites and at the U.S. Open. The company intends to use Motorola Solutions’ North American and international public-safety sales relationships to expand D-Fend’s reach.

Molloy said D-Fend was the only cyber-mitigation counter-unmanned aircraft system vendor selected in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security counter-drone grant program totaling $1.5 billion. He said D-Fend’s technology can detect and mitigate drone threats by taking control of and landing drones rather than destroying them in the air.

Network Refreshes, Video Wins and Cost Management The company sees its D-Series infrastructure refresh cycle as a five- to seven-year opportunity. Motorola Solutions supports 40 statewide U.S. networks, 10 Canadian provincial networks and approximately 1,300 underlying P25 networks, Molloy said. Customers are considering upgrades for improved channel efficiency, lower power consumption and greater network resiliency.

Molloy also cited recent competitive wins in video security, including business with the Florida state patrol, Kansas City and Louisiana Highway Patrol. The Louisiana deal includes body-worn and in-car video as well as a P25 network refresh. He said the company is winning business through its integrated product ecosystem, total cost of ownership and AI-enabled workflow tools such as translation, transcription and digital evidence management.

On costs, Molloy said rising DRAM and flash-memory prices have most affected the video business. Motorola Solutions has responded by accelerating inventory purchases, working with suppliers to secure supply continuity and implementing three “substantial” video price increases. He said the company has maintained comparable gross margins and delivered 170 basis points of operating-margin expansion this year.

Looking ahead, Molloy said his priorities are maintaining growth across the core businesses and ensuring Silvus and D-Fend have the resources to scale. He said the company remains acquisitive, with its capital-allocation framework directing 60% toward mergers and acquisitions and share repurchases, 30% toward dividends and 10% toward operating expenses.

About Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI)Motorola Solutions, Inc develops mission-critical communications and technology solutions for public safety organizations, government agencies and commercial enterprises. Its offerings include land mobile radio systems, broadband communications, command-center software, computer-aided dispatch, records management, evidence management and emergency call-handling technologies.

The company also provides video security and access-control solutions, including body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, fixed video surveillance and related analytics.

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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) Presents at Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference Transcript

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) Truist Technology Symposium: AI Transformation & Evolving Enterprise Debates September 15, 2026 2:50 PM EDT

Company Participants

John Molloy - Executive VP & COO

Conference Call Participants

Matthew Niknam - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Matthew Niknam
Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division

Great. If everybody can go ahead and please take their seats. We're going to get started with the next session.

I'm Matt Niknam, comm infrastructure and networking analyst here at Truist. And we're very pleased to be joined by Jack Molloy, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Motorola Solutions.

Jack, welcome to the conference.

John Molloy
Executive VP & COO

Hey. Thanks for having me, Matt.

Question-and-Answer Session

Matthew Niknam
Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division

So maybe just to start from a high level for investors who may be less familiar with the company, how would you describe what Motorola Solutions is today? And how do your Mission Critical Networks, Video and Command Center businesses work together as one ecosystem rather than 3 distinct product lines?

John Molloy
Executive VP & COO

Yes. So I think Motorola Solutions in a word, global leader in public safety, enterprise security, and now we're a provisioner of defense security solutions around the globe. You'll hear the term and you'll hear me reference the term ecosystem.

And I think it's a perfect example of we're focused on our end-user markets, providing outcomes that bring together not just the Mission Critical Networks solution, which was fundamentally the bedrock of our company, but the Command Center software as well as Video. It's really the culmination and convergence of voice, data, video, everything in terms of how you do incident response, if that's the NYPD, FDNY, resident here where we're at today, who are 2 great customers.

But really broadening

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Louisiana has awarded Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) a $139 million 10-year contract for mobile video, digital evidence management systems and command center technology, while enhancing the state's land mobile radio network. The initiative transitions state agencies to the company's body cameras, in-car video and real-time situational awareness software to improve statewide public safety response. "Following an extensive nine-month evaluation of public safety technolog.

Baird Financial Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI – Free Report) by 2.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 122,594 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after buying an additional 2,565 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. owned about 0.07% of Motorola Solutions worth $50,912,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions by 3.0% during the 2nd quarter. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. now owns 780 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $324,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC grew its stake in shares of Motorola Solutions by 5.2% in the 4th quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 482 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $185,000 after buying an additional 24 shares in the last quarter. Lord & Richards Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 2.0% in the first quarter. Lord & Richards Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,285 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $558,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Mill Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 0.9% in the fourth quarter. Mill Capital Management LLC now owns 2,935 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $1,125,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bridges Investment Management Inc. raised its position in Motorola Solutions by 4.5% during the fourth quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 604 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $232,000 after acquiring an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. 84.17% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes MSI has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $509.00 to $529.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Motorola Solutions from $525.00 to $545.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Motorola Solutions from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $550.00 price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $476.00 price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions in a report on Thursday, August 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $519.44.

Get Our Latest Stock Report on Motorola Solutions Motorola Solutions Stock Performance Shares of NYSE MSI opened at $459.93 on Thursday. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 12 month low of $359.36 and a 12 month high of $494.85. The company has a market cap of $76.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.21, a P/E/G ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 0.88. The business’s 50 day moving average is $447.99 and its two-hundred day moving average is $437.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The communications equipment provider reported $4.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.85 by $0.56. Motorola Solutions had a return on equity of 98.22% and a net margin of 17.44%.The company had revenue of $6.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $3.57 earnings per share. Motorola Solutions’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Motorola Solutions has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 4.390-4.440 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.620-17.720 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 15.87 EPS for the current year.

Motorola Solutions Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be given a dividend of $1.21 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a $4.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Motorola Solutions’s dividend payout ratio is currently 38.11%.

Insider Activity In related news, SVP Kathryn Moore sold 1,004 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $476.96, for a total value of $478,867.84. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 1,282 shares in the company, valued at approximately $611,462.72. This trade represents a 43.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Gregory Q. Brown sold 14,220 shares of Motorola Solutions stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $485.22, for a total value of $6,899,828.40. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 66,648 shares in the company, valued at approximately $32,338,942.56. This trade represents a 17.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.28% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Motorola Solutions Company Profile (Free Report)

Motorola Solutions, Inc develops mission-critical communications and technology solutions for public safety organizations, government agencies and commercial enterprises. Its offerings include land mobile radio systems, broadband communications, command-center software, computer-aided dispatch, records management, evidence management and emergency call-handling technologies.

The company also provides video security and access-control solutions, including body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, fixed video surveillance and related analytics.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI), a global leader in mission-critical safety and security solutions, today announced that Mahesh Saptharishi, Executive Vice President and CTO, will participate at the upcoming Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 09:00 a.m. CT.A live webcast and replay of the session will be featured on Motorola Solutions' Investor Relations website at www.motorolasolutions.com/investor.About Motorola Solutions | So.

Greenland Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 3,900 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,620,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Motorola Solutions by 1,966.7% in the 1st quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 62 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Motorola Solutions during the first quarter worth $27,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of Motorola Solutions by 540.0% during the first quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 64 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Motorola Solutions during the third quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Motorola Solutions in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. 84.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling In other Motorola Solutions news, CEO Gregory Brown sold 14,220 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $485.22, for a total transaction of $6,899,828.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 66,648 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,338,942.56. This represents a 17.58% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Kathryn A. Moore sold 1,004 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $476.96, for a total transaction of $478,867.84. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 1,282 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $611,462.72. The trade was a 43.92% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.28% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Motorola Solutions Stock Performance Shares of Motorola Solutions stock opened at $468.28 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $77.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.87, a P/E/G ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.88. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a twelve month low of $359.36 and a twelve month high of $494.85. The company’s fifty day moving average is $445.12 and its 200 day moving average is $437.05. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13. Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The communications equipment provider reported $4.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.85 by $0.56. The business had revenue of $3.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3 billion. Motorola Solutions had a return on equity of 98.22% and a net margin of 17.44%.Motorola Solutions’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.57 EPS. Motorola Solutions has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 4.390-4.440 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.620-17.720 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 15.87 EPS for the current year.

Motorola Solutions Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be given a dividend of $1.21 per share. This represents a $4.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. Motorola Solutions’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 38.11%.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $550.00 price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Motorola Solutions in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. UBS Group lifted their price target on Motorola Solutions from $510.00 to $520.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on Motorola Solutions from $503.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded Motorola Solutions from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $519.44.

Read Our Latest Stock Report on MSI

Motorola Solutions Profile (Free Report)

Motorola Solutions, Inc is a provider of mission-critical communications and analytics solutions for public safety and commercial customers. The company designs, manufactures and supports a range of communications equipment and software aimed at enabling first responders, government agencies and enterprises to coordinate and operate reliably in high-pressure environments. Its offerings emphasize secure, resilient connectivity and situational awareness for organizations that require dependable voice, data and video communications.

Product lines include land mobile radio (LMR) systems and handheld and vehicle-mounted radios used by police, fire and emergency medical services; broadband push-to-talk and LTE-based solutions; command-and-control center software for incident management and records; and video security and analytics systems.

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MSI Defense Solutions Selects Polar Power’s DC Power System to Support Its Advanced AI-Powered Anti-Drone and Anti-Missile Systems.

GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polar Power, Inc. (“Polar Power” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: POLA), a designer and manufacturer of advanced direct-current (DC) power systems, today announced that its ongoing customer diversification strategy is driving increased sales and development activity in military applications, including drone defense, robotics, unmanned surface vessels (USVs), communications, and battery charging.

Polar Power’s DC generator has been integrated into MSI Defense Solutions’ Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System, EAGLS™, an advanced system designed for automatic threat detection, classification, and interception. EAGLS™ is currently deployed in the Middle East.

Recent conflicts have highlighted the growing limitations of traditional defense technologies when confronting agile, fast-moving, and difficult-to-intercept threats such as autonomous drones. As the modern battlespace evolves, the integration of advanced artificial intelligence with the speed and precision required for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) is increasingly important to achieving operational effectiveness.

EAGLS™ is designed to operate independently or as part of a broader defense network. The system incorporates proven technologies, including 360-degree radar, laser-guided rockets, and remote weapon stations.

Expanding Polar Power’s Military and Advanced-Mobility Strategy

Polar Power’s military and advanced-mobility strategy builds on its established DC generator technology and its ability to configure power systems for demanding applications where reliability, low weight, compact size, fuel efficiency, and low maintenance are critical.

Building the Power Infrastructure for Unmanned Systems

Polar Power intends to position itself as a supplier of field power infrastructure designed to keep unmanned systems operational in remote, off-grid, and mission-critical environments.

Drones and other unmanned systems are increasingly being deployed across defense and commercial applications, including intelligence and reconnaissance, logistics, infrastructure inspection, agriculture, public safety, and autonomous defense operations. As these systems become more capable and remain deployed for longer periods, reliable field power, propulsion, and battery-charging infrastructure become increasingly important.

About Polar Power

Gardena, California-based Polar Power, Inc. (NASDAQ: POLA), is a technology company that designs, manufactures and sells direct current, or DC, power systems, lithium battery powered hybrid solar systems for applications in the telecommunications market and, in other markets, including military, EV charging, cogeneration, distributed power and uninterruptable power supply. Within the telecommunications market, Polar Power’s systems provide reliable and low-cost energy for applications for off-grid and bad-grid applications with critical power needs that cannot be without power in the event of utility grid failure.

For more information, please visit www.polarpower.com. or follow Polar Power on www.linkedin.com/company/polar-power-inc/.

About MSI Defense Solutions

MSI Defense Solutions is a U.S. defense technology and systems integration company specializing in tactical ground platforms, counter-UAS solutions, expeditionary air defense systems, and maritime weapons integration. MSI Defense Solutions designs, tests, and manufactures advanced mobility and weapons integration platforms supporting U.S. and allied forces worldwide. The company’s maritime integration capabilities span weapons systems, electronics, structural modification, and C2 development — delivering modernized lethality to legacy and transferred naval platforms under DoD and allied FMS programs.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding Polar Power’s strategy and expected expansion into the drone, robotics, and unmanned-systems power markets; anticipated growth and adoption of unmanned systems; the Company’s ability to apply its existing technology and manufacturing capabilities to these markets; and the potential for future products, programs, customer engagements, and production orders.

These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including market adoption, competition, product development, qualification and testing requirements, production and supply-chain risks, customer concentration, the Company’s capital position and Nasdaq listing compliance status, and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that Polar Power’s expansion into these markets will be successful or result in additional revenue or production contracts. Polar Power undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Learn more at www.msidefense.com

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Polar Power, Inc. Polar Power Announces MSI Defense Solutions’ Adoption of Its DC Generator for EAGLS™

Key Takeaways MSI connected teams across venues with WAVE PTX and TLK radios for reliable communication.AI-enabled video analytics detected unusual activity and unauthorized access, sending automated alerts.Halo Smart Sensors detected acoustic anomalies in private spaces where video surveillance was unsuitable. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) provided an integrated communications and security technology ecosystem for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic. Its solutions supported the safety and coordination of approximately 6,000 athletes and a vast number of spectators across 46 venues.

Motorola’s WAVE PTX broadband push-to-talk service was used to connect personnel equipped with TLK radios across different venues and devices, addressing communication gaps within complex stadium environments. The platform enabled security and medical teams to communicate effectively and maintain reliable connectivity across multiple locations.

The company also used its cloud-native video security platform with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled analytics to monitor venues and detect unusual activity and unauthorized access, providing security teams with automated alerts and greater situational awareness. Motorola’s Halo Smart Sensors further strengthened security by detecting acoustic anomalies in areas where video surveillance was unsuitable, including private spaces like bathrooms.

With these deployments, Motorola demonstrated the value of real-time communication and automated security monitoring in managing a large, multi-venue sporting event. By improving situational awareness and enabling faster coordination, the company strengthened its operational efficiency and risk management capabilities.

How Are Competitors Performing in the Security Domain?Motorola faces competition from Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON - Free Report) and Cloudastructure Inc. (CSAI - Free Report) . Axon has expanded its AI-powered security capabilities through Axon Vision, which helps detect incidents such as unauthorized access and physical altercations from live camera feeds. The company is expanding AI tools to help public-safety personnel access and analyze information more efficiently. Axon is expanding its 911 platform to strengthen cloud-based emergency response services.

Cloudastructure provides AI-powered video surveillance and remote guarding services for commercial and residential properties. The company was selected to deploy its AI surveillance and remote guarding platform across multifamily communities in Arizona. Cloudastructure’s platform uses AI to detect unusual activity and send real-time alerts for faster security response.

MSI’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesMotorola shares have gained 3.5% over the past year compared with the industry’s 28.8% growth.

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From a valuation standpoint, Motorola trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 5.93, above the industry tally of 5.

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Earnings estimates for 2026 have increased 4.4% to $17.7 over the past 60 days, while the same for 2027 have increased 3% to $18.98.

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Motorola currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

BNP Paribas raised its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI – Free Report) by 10.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 29,636 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,884 shares during the period. BNP Paribas’ holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $12,307,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of MSI. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Motorola Solutions in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 1,966.7% during the first quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 62 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Motorola Solutions during the first quarter valued at about $27,000. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Motorola Solutions in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Motorola Solutions by 540.0% during the first quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 64 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.17% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities research analysts have weighed in on MSI shares. Bank of America restated a “buy” rating on shares of Motorola Solutions in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Motorola Solutions from $525.00 to $545.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Motorola Solutions from $510.00 to $520.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $476.00 price target on shares of Motorola Solutions in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Piper Sandler upped their price objective on Motorola Solutions from $503.00 to $530.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $519.44.

Read Our Latest Research Report on MSI Insider Buying and Selling at Motorola Solutions In other Motorola Solutions news, SVP Kathryn A. Moore sold 1,004 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $476.96, for a total transaction of $478,867.84. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 1,282 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $611,462.72. The trade was a 43.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 1.28% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Motorola Solutions Stock Performance MSI opened at $486.43 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $436.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $435.71. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 1 year low of $359.36 and a 1 year high of $493.57. The company has a market capitalization of $80.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.30, a P/E/G ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13, a current ratio of 1.10 and a quick ratio of 0.86.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The communications equipment provider reported $4.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.85 by $0.56. The business had revenue of $3.13 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3 billion. Motorola Solutions had a return on equity of 98.22% and a net margin of 17.44%.Motorola Solutions’s quarterly revenue was up 13.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.57 earnings per share. Motorola Solutions has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 4.390-4.440 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.620-17.720 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 15.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Motorola Solutions Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be issued a $1.21 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a $4.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Motorola Solutions’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 38.11%.

Motorola Solutions Profile (Free Report)

Motorola Solutions, Inc is a provider of mission-critical communications and analytics solutions for public safety and commercial customers. The company designs, manufactures and supports a range of communications equipment and software aimed at enabling first responders, government agencies and enterprises to coordinate and operate reliably in high-pressure environments. Its offerings emphasize secure, resilient connectivity and situational awareness for organizations that require dependable voice, data and video communications.

Product lines include land mobile radio (LMR) systems and handheld and vehicle-mounted radios used by police, fire and emergency medical services; broadband push-to-talk and LTE-based solutions; command-and-control center software for incident management and records; and video security and analytics systems.

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Key Takeaways MSI's D-Fend acquisition expands its public-safety portfolio with counter-drone technology.D-Fend's technology can safely take control of rogue drones and direct them to designated landing areas.D-Fend's strong presence across 30 countries gives MSI cross-selling opportunities. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) is strengthening its public-safety portfolio by acquiring D-Fend Solutions. The deal is valued at $1.5 billion. The acquisition extends MSI’s capabilities in counter-drone technology. This can open up new opportunities for the company in the airspace security market.

D-Fend specializes in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). The integration of these capabilities will give MSI access to the technology designed to detect and safely neutralize unauthorized drones. D-Fend’s unique technology also provides critical differentiation. Unlike conventional counter-drone approaches that may rely on jamming, D-Fend’s technology can take control of a rogue drone and direct it to a designated landing area.

D-Fend already boasts a strong customer base. Its technology has been deployed across airports, critical infrastructure, stadiums, military bases and borders in more than 30 countries. This is significant because such a vast presence will give Motorola an opportunity to scale up using D-Fend’s existing customer relationships. Hence, the integration has created a major cross-selling opportunity for MSI.

Owing to these factors, the acquisition is strategically positive and will accelerate growth. However, the financial gains in the long run will depend on integration and MSI’s ability to scale the leading-edge technology across its customer base.

How Are Competitors Faring?Motorola faces competition from Axon Enterprise (AXON - Free Report) and RTX Corporation (RTX - Free Report) in this domain. RTX boasts a robust portfolio of sensors, effectors and command-and-control capabilities. Its KuRFS radar provides 360-degree detection, identification and tracking of airborne threats, including drones. RTX’s Coyote systems are designed to bring drones down and disable them.

Axon is also becoming a leading player in counter-drone tech. The acquisition of Dedrone’s advanced airspace technology (including radar, radio frequency (RF) and acoustic sensors) boosted Axon's capability to enable customers to protect their communities against drone threats and improve response to critical incidents. Axon is strengthening its position in the counter-drone space with the growing capabilities of its Dedrone offerings and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered command-and-control platform.

MSI’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesMSI stock has declined 2.4% over the past year against the Wireless Equipment industry’s growth of 38.2%.

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Going by the forward price-to-earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 25.58 forward earnings, lower than the industry’s 31.44.

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Earnings estimates for MSI for 2026 and 2027 have moved upward in the past 60 days.

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MSI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) today announced that its board of directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of one dollar and twenty-one cents ($1.21) per share. The next quarterly dividend will be payable in cash on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2026. About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect tec.

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By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss.

However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects, makes it pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks.

Our proprietary system currently recommends Motorola (MSI - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.

Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this communications equipment maker a great growth pick right now.

Earnings GrowthArguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Motorola is 13.6%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 11.8% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 0.8%.

Impressive Asset Utilization RatioAsset utilization ratio -- also known as sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio -- is often overlooked by investors, but it is an important indicator in growth investing. This metric exhibits how efficiently a firm is utilizing its assets to generate sales.

Right now, Motorola has an S/TA ratio of 0.64, which means that the company gets $0.64 in sales for each dollar in assets. Comparing this to the industry average of 0.59, it can be said that the company is more efficient.

While the level of efficiency in generating sales matters a lot, so does the sales growth of a company. And Motorola is well positioned from a sales growth perspective too. The company's sales are expected to grow 11.1% this year versus the industry average of 0%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsSuperiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

The current-year earnings estimates for Motorola have been revising upward. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 1% over the past month.

Bottom LineMotorola has not only earned a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination positions Motorola well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.

Motorola's $1.5B Bet to Own the SkiesMotorola Solutions NYSE: MSI reported record second-quarter sales and earnings for 2026, with revenue rising 13% as demand increased across its Products and Systems Integration and Software and Services segments. The company raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlook, citing continued strength in land mobile radio, or LMR, systems, the Silvus business and its broader safety and security portfolio.

Chairman and CEO Greg Brown called the quarter “exceptional,” saying growth was supported by double-digit increases in both operating segments and across the company’s three technologies. He said mission-critical network sales exceeded expectations in public-safety LMR, while Silvus continued to perform strongly.

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Second-Quarter Results and Margins These 3 Tech Companies Are Suddenly Paying Bigger DividendsSecond-quarter revenue increased 13%, with acquisitions contributing $243 million and favorable foreign exchange contributing $35 million. GAAP operating earnings were $809 million, or 25.8% of sales, compared with 25% in the prior-year period.

Non-GAAP operating earnings totaled just over $1 billion, rising 26% from a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating margin was 32.9%, an increase of 330 basis points. The result included a $60 million benefit from refunds related to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. Excluding that benefit, non-GAAP operating margin expanded 140 basis points.

AXON: Competition Intensifies as Motorola Makes $4.4B AcquisitionGAAP earnings per share rose to $3.33 from $3.04 a year earlier. Non-GAAP EPS increased 24% to $4.41, up from $3.57. CFO Jason Winkler said the increase reflected higher operating earnings and a $0.25-per-share benefit from the IEEPA refunds, partly offset by higher interest expense.

Operating cash flow was $469 million, up $197 million from the prior year, while free cash flow increased $190 million to $414 million. The company attributed the gains primarily to higher earnings, partly offset by increased inventory investment.

Segment Growth and Major Orders Products and Systems Integration revenue grew 15% year over year, led by mission-critical networks and video. Segment operating earnings reached $599 million, or 31.4% of sales, compared with 26.7% a year earlier. Excluding the IEEPA refunds, segment operating margin expanded 150 basis points.

The company highlighted several major Products and Systems Integration awards, including:

A $36 million P25 device and SVX order from a U.S. federal customer. A $20 million P25 device order from Atlanta and a $17 million device order from Miami-Dade Corrections. Next-generation P25 infrastructure awards valued at $52 million, $34 million and $22 million for a U.S. federal customer, a Southeastern state and local customer, and St. Louis County, Missouri, respectively. Software and Services revenue increased 10%, with growth across all three technologies. Segment operating earnings were $433 million, or 35.3% of revenue, compared with 33.8% in the prior-year quarter. Notable wins included a $24 million P25 services order from a North American energy company, a $20 million command center order from the Montana Department of Justice, and mobile video orders valued at $25 million from the Florida Highway Patrol and $24 million from the Kansas City Police Department.

Brown said the Florida Highway Patrol and Kansas City Police Department were first-time users of Motorola Solutions’ body-worn camera and in-car video products. The awards included the company’s responder AI Assist capabilities.

Backlog, Silvus and Infrastructure Demand Ending backlog reached a record $15.6 billion, up 11% or $1.5 billion from a year earlier. Backlog declined $71 million sequentially, primarily due to revenue recognition for the U.K. Home Office program. Software and Services backlog rose $1.2 billion from the prior year, driven by demand for multiyear contracts across the company’s technologies.

Winkler said Silvus generated approximately $210 million of revenue in the first quarter and $230 million in the second quarter. Motorola Solutions now expects Silvus to generate about $850 million of revenue for the full year. COO Jack Molloy said the company has expanded capacity at Silvus’ Los Angeles site and is constructing a manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, with benefits expected in 2027. Motorola Solutions has also doubled the Silvus sales force, executives said.

The company expects its D-Series P25 infrastructure platform to contribute to second-half growth. Molloy said UHF products are expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter. Executives described the D-Series upgrade cycle as a multiyear opportunity, noting that infrastructure upgrades and associated long-term software and services agreements could continue into the 2030s.

Raised Outlook and Cost Considerations Motorola Solutions raised its full-year revenue outlook to approximately $12.975 billion from $12.8 billion previously. It now expects non-GAAP EPS of $17.62 to $17.72, compared with prior guidance of $16.87 to $16.99.

The company expects third-quarter sales growth of approximately 8% and non-GAAP EPS of $4.39 to $4.44. For the full year, it expects Products and Systems Integration revenue to grow 11% and Software and Services revenue to grow 11%. By technology, management forecasts mission-critical networks growth of 10% to 11%, video growth of 11%, and command center growth of about 15%.

Winkler said the $175 million increase in full-year revenue guidance is expected to come from mission-critical networks, including about $100 million from Silvus and the remaining amount from public-safety LMR demand. The company expects tariff impacts to be neutral for the year, as the second-quarter IEEPA refunds offset its previously anticipated $60 million of tariff headwinds.

Motorola Solutions now expects direct memory spending of roughly $150 million in 2026, compared with $50 million in 2025. The company has increased inventory and worked with suppliers to secure supply continuity. Despite higher memory costs, management expects full-year gross margin to be comparable with last year and operating margin to expand by approximately 170 basis points.

The company also said it expects to close its $1.5 billion acquisition of counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions during the second half, subject to regulatory approvals. Motorola Solutions plans to finance the acquisition with approximately $1 billion of incremental debt and expects year-end net debt to EBITDA leverage of about two times.

About Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI)Motorola Solutions, Inc is a provider of mission-critical communications and analytics solutions for public safety and commercial customers. The company designs, manufactures and supports a range of communications equipment and software aimed at enabling first responders, government agencies and enterprises to coordinate and operate reliably in high-pressure environments. Its offerings emphasize secure, resilient connectivity and situational awareness for organizations that require dependable voice, data and video communications.

Product lines include land mobile radio (LMR) systems and handheld and vehicle-mounted radios used by police, fire and emergency medical services; broadband push-to-talk and LTE-based solutions; command-and-control center software for incident management and records; and video security and analytics systems.

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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, MSI's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross."

A golden cross is a technical chart pattern that can signify a potential bullish breakout. It's formed from a crossover involving a security's short-term moving average breaking above a longer-term moving average, with the most common moving averages being the 50-day and the 200-day, since bigger time periods tend to form stronger breakouts.

A successful golden cross event has three stages. It first begins when a stock's price on the decline bottoms out. Then, its shorter moving average crosses above its longer moving average, triggering a positive trend reversal. The third and final phase occurs when the stock maintains its upward momentum.

A golden cross contrasts with a death cross, another widely-followed chart pattern that suggests bearish momentum could be on the horizon.

MSI could be on the verge of a breakout after moving 13.6% higher over the last four weeks. Plus, the company is currently a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank.

Once investors consider MSI's positive earnings outlook for the current quarter, the bullish case only solidifies. No earnings estimate has gone lower in the past two months compared to 1 revision higher, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased as well.

Investors may want to watch MSI for more gains in the near future given the company's key technical level and positive earnings estimate revisions.

Key Takeaways Motorola Solutions posted 13% sales growth and 24% higher non-GAAP earnings in the second quarter.MSI ended Q2 with a record $15.6 billion backlog and raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook.Acquisition costs, higher memory expenses and elevated inventory could pressure margins and cash flow. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) has posted a sharp three-month gain as investors assess whether improving operating results can support further appreciation. The company’s second-quarter results and raised full-year outlook point to continued demand across mission-critical communications, video and command center solutions.

The near-term case rests on broad-based revenue growth, record backlog and higher earnings guidance. At the same time, acquisition-related costs, higher memory and component expenses and an elevated inventory position could limit margin and cash-flow gains.

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MSI’s Recent Gains Reflect Stronger FundamentalsMotorola reported second-quarter sales of $3.13 billion, up 13% year over year, while non-GAAP earnings rose 24% to $4.41 per share. Products and Systems Integration sales increased 15%, while Software and Services sales rose 10%, giving the quarter growth across both segments.

Operating performance also improved. Non-GAAP operating margin reached 32.9%, up 330 basis points year over year, although the figure included a $60 million benefit from International Economic Emergency Powers Act refunds. Excluding that benefit, margin expanded 140 basis points.

Motorola Expands Its Growth DriversGrowth was broad across the company’s three technologies. Mission Critical Networks revenues increased 14%, Video revenues rose 12% and Command Center revenues advanced 14% in the second quarter. Management also cited demand for APX NEXT devices, next-generation D-Series infrastructure and AI-enabled workflows.

The broader public-safety technology market includes Axon Enterprise, Inc. AXON, which provides body cameras, cloud software and other connected public-safety technologies. L3Harris Technologies, Inc. LHX also serves public-safety communications with P25, dispatch and managed-services solutions. These businesses highlight the wider shift toward connected communications, software and data-driven public-safety tools.

MSI’s Backlog Supports Revenue VisibilityMotorola ended the second quarter with a record $15.6 billion backlog, up 11% from a year ago. Software and Services backlog increased $1.2 billion, while Products and Systems Integration backlog rose $329 million. Record orders across all three technologies helped lift the backlog.

The company expects third-quarter revenues to grow approximately 8% year over year. It also raised its full-year 2026 outlook to approximately $12.975 billion in revenue and non-GAAP earnings of $17.62-$17.72 per share. The higher outlook provides a clearer earnings framework for the second half of the year.

Motorola Still Faces Execution RisksAcquisitions are expanding Motorola’s portfolio but also add financial and integration demands. The company agreed to acquire D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion and expects to close the Bell Canada LMR networks services transaction in late fourth-quarter 2026. Higher interest expense, acquisition-related operating costs and amortization can weigh on earnings as the company integrates these businesses.

Supply-chain pressures remain another variable. Motorola said memory costs have risen as AI-related demand has increased, while tariffs, import and export regulations and higher inventory levels are adding uncertainty. The company is working with suppliers and taking mitigation actions, but elevated material and component costs could continue to pressure margins.

MSI’s Zacks Rank Signals Favorable Near-Term MomentumMotorola Solutions currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which indicates favorable earnings estimate-revision trends in the short term. The Zacks Rank is designed for a one to three-month horizon, making it relevant when assessing whether recent stock-price momentum may persist. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Its Style Scores are less supportive across the board. MSI has a Value Score of D, Growth Score of C, Momentum Score of D and VGM Score of D. Style Scores complement the Zacks Rank by assessing value, growth and momentum characteristics, with A and B representing the stronger grades. The combination suggests that while the current Rank is favorable, the stock does not have the broad Style Score support typically associated with the strongest short-term setups.

Motorola Solutions (MSI), the public-safety communications and security technology leader, blasted about 8.2% higher in Thursday morning trading after deliverin