Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) Shares Sold by WealthShield Partners LLC

WealthShield Partners LLC lowered its stake in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) by 5.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,365 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after selling 333 shares during the quarter. WealthShield Partners LLC’s holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $2,486,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Synergy Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Motorola Solutions during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Crews Bank & Trust acquired a new stake in shares of Motorola Solutions during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. FSA Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Motorola Solutions during the third quarter worth about $29,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Motorola Solutions during the third quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Planning Capital Management Corp acquired a new stake in Motorola Solutions in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.17% of the company’s stock.

Motorola Solutions Stock Performance

Shares of Motorola Solutions stock opened at $421.38 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $70.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.70, a P/E/G ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 1.02. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 52 week low of $325.78 and a 52 week high of $507.82. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $463.02 and its two-hundred day moving average is $460.41.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 13th. The communications equipment provider reported $3.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.85 by ($0.10). The business had revenue of $3.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3 billion. Motorola Solutions had a return on equity of 197.59% and a net margin of 14.58%. Research analysts forecast that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 13.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MSI has been the topic of several analyst reports. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $529.00 to $527.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $440.00 to $530.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 26th. StockNews.com raised shares of Motorola Solutions from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 18th. Raymond James raised their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $425.00 to $515.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 8th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Motorola Solutions from $495.00 to $505.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, February 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Motorola Solutions has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $505.88.

Motorola Solutions Company Profile

Motorola Solutions, Inc provides public safety and enterprise security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services. The Products and Systems Integration segment offers a portfolio of infrastructure, devices, accessories, and video security devices and infrastructure, as well as the implementation and integration of systems, devices, software, and applications for government, public safety, and commercial customers who operate private communications networks and video security solutions, as well as manage a mobile workforce.