Why Did Motorola Solutions Plunge 5.31%? Earnings Miss, Investor Shifts

On April 10, 2025, Motorola Solutions experienced a 5.31% drop in pre-market trading, reflecting a significant shift in investor sentiment.

Aviva PLC recently reduced its stake in Motorola Solutions by 19.5% during the fourth quarter, selling 54,021 shares. This move, along with similar adjustments by other institutional investors, indicates a cautious approach towards the company's stock. Vanguard Group Inc. and State Street Corp also increased their holdings, while Geode Capital Management LLC and Raymond James Financial Inc. made substantial investments, suggesting a mixed outlook among major investors.

Motorola Solutions reported earnings of $3.75 per share for the latest quarter, slightly missing analysts' expectations of $3.85. The company's revenue of $3.01 billion also fell short of the anticipated $3 billion, raising concerns about its financial performance. Despite these challenges, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.09 per share, payable on April 15, 2025, maintaining a dividend yield of 1.05%.

Analysts have provided varied ratings for Motorola Solutions, with Morgan Stanley and Barclays offering price targets of $505.00 and $527.00 respectively, while StockNews.com upgraded the stock to a "buy" rating. The consensus rating among analysts is a "Moderate Buy," with an average target price of $505.88, indicating a generally positive outlook despite recent setbacks.