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Motorola Solutions Insiders Sell Stock Despite Chairman's $14m Sale
ByAinvest
Friday, Aug 29, 2025 7:16 am ET1min read
Motorola Solutions insiders have sold a significant amount of stock over the past year, with the largest sale being by Chairman & CEO Gregory Brown for $14m worth of shares at $498 per share. While insider selling is generally negative, the sale took place at the current price of $470, which is not too bad. The company's insiders own 0.3% of the company, worth $267m, which may indicate that they are incentivized to build the company for the long term.
Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) has seen significant insider selling activity over the past year, with the largest sale being by Chairman & CEO Gregory Q. Brown. Brown sold 17,600 shares worth $8,092,304 on August 15, 2025, at an average price of $459.79 per share [3]. This sale represents a 42.26% decrease in his position. Additionally, EVP and COO John P. Molloy sold 37,514 shares worth $17,345,742 on August 25, 2025 [2].While insider selling can sometimes signal short-term concerns, it is essential to consider the broader financial performance and market conditions. Motorola Solutions reported a 5.21% revenue growth rate over the past three months, with a gross margin of 51.1% and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.08 [2]. However, the company faces challenges with debt management and has a high EV/EBITDA ratio of 24.57, indicating potential overvaluation.
The insiders' sales took place at a price of $470, which is not significantly lower than the current price of $460.68. Insiders own 1.44% of the company, worth $267 million, suggesting they may be incentivized to build the company for the long term [1]. Despite the insider sales, the stock has shown resilience, with a recent bullish signal from technical indicators [2].
Analysts remain optimistic about Motorola Solutions' long-term prospects, with a "Strong Buy" rating and a price target of $505.71 [2]. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.17% of the company's stock, further indicating confidence in the company's future [3].
References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/MSI/insider-trades/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/motorola-solutions-evp-sells-17-35m-stock-2508/
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/motorola-solutions-inc-nysemsi-ceo-sells-809230400-in-stock-2025-08-19/
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