MSI Should I Buy
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Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, positive analyst sentiment, and commitment to shareholder returns make it a solid choice. Despite overbought technical indicators, the long-term growth trajectory and positive catalysts outweigh short-term risks.
The stock is in a bullish trend with moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200) confirming upward momentum. MACD is positive at 2.484, signaling continued strength, but RSI at 85.155 indicates the stock is overbought. Key resistance levels are at R1: 471.393 and R2: 477.523, with support at S1: 451.548 and S2: 445.418.
Hedge funds are significantly increasing their positions, with a 146.46% increase in buying activity last quarter.
Analysts have raised price targets, with a consensus overweight rating and targets ranging from $470 to $
Strong Q4 financials with revenue up 12.26% YoY, EPS up 8.15% YoY, and record backlog of $15.7 billion.
Commitment to shareholder returns through a $1.21 quarterly dividend and strategic grants for innovation and first responders.
RSI indicates overbought conditions, suggesting potential short-term pullback.
Gross margin dropped slightly by -1.18% YoY, which may indicate cost pressures.
In Q4 2025, Motorola Solutions reported revenue growth of 12.26% YoY to $3.38 billion, net income growth of 6.22% YoY to $649 million, and EPS growth of 8.15% YoY to $3.85. The company also achieved a record backlog of $15.7 billion, indicating strong future demand.
Analysts are overwhelmingly positive, with multiple firms raising price targets and maintaining overweight or buy ratings. Price targets range from $470 to $520, reflecting confidence in the company's growth trajectory and innovation in safety technology.
