Motorola Solutions Surges on Bulgaria Contract and Silvus Acquisition as Trading Volume Jumps 31.84 to $630M Ranking 217th

On July 31, 2025, Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) closed with a 0.67% gain, as its trading volume surged 31.84% to $630 million, ranking 217th in market activity. The stock’s performance coincided with a major contract win in Bulgaria, where the Ministry of the Interior selected the company to supply 13,400 V500 body cameras for its National Police Service. The deployment integrates with existing MXP600 TETRA radios, enabling live video streaming to control rooms during emergencies, enhancing operational transparency and officer safety.

Motorola’s strategic momentum was further reinforced by its $4.4 billion acquisition of Silvus Technologies, aimed at bolstering mission-critical communication systems with secure, infrastructure-free MANET technology. Analysts highlighted the deal’s potential to expand the company’s market footprint, with UBS initiating coverage with a Buy rating and a $490 price target. The firm cited growth acceleration and broader market opportunities post-acquisition, aligning with Motorola’s recent innovations such as the VESTA Hybrid software for 911 call centers, which combines AI-driven transcription and cybersecurity features.

Fitch Ratings reaffirmed Motorola’s ’BBB’ credit rating, noting consistent revenue growth and free cash flow generation despite short-term EBITDA leverage from the Silvus deal. The company also expanded its European presence, following similar deployments in France, Lithuania, and Germany. These initiatives underscore Motorola’s focus on public safety digitalization, positioning it to capitalize on global demand for integrated security solutions.

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