Mizuho Securities USA LLC Raises Stock Holdings in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

Mizuho Securities USA LLC grew its holdings in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) by 46.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,839 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after buying an additional 5,020 shares during the quarter. Mizuho Securities USA LLC’s holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $7,321,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. First Horizon Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Motorola Solutions by 25.2% during the third quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 398 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $179,000 after acquiring an additional 80 shares during the last quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp grew its stake in shares of Motorola Solutions by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 988 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $444,000 after buying an additional 29 shares during the period. Integrated Investment Consultants LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Motorola Solutions during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $223,000. Pacer Advisors Inc. raised its position in shares of Motorola Solutions by 15.8% during the 3rd quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 25,118 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $11,294,000 after buying an additional 3,430 shares during the period. Finally, Nwam LLC lifted its holdings in Motorola Solutions by 39.9% in the third quarter. Nwam LLC now owns 1,230 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $553,000 after acquiring an additional 351 shares during the last quarter. 84.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Motorola Solutions Stock Performance

Shares of MSI stock opened at $423.39 on Friday. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has a 52 week low of $332.98 and a 52 week high of $507.82. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $446.45 and a two-hundred day moving average of $459.64. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $70.68 billion, a PE ratio of 45.92, a P/E/G ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 1.03.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) last released 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). Motorola Solutions had a net margin of 14.58% and a return on equity of 197.59%. The company had revenue of $3.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3 billion. On average, research analysts predict that Motorola Solutions, Inc. will post 13.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Motorola Solutions Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Friday, March 14th will be paid a dividend of $1.09 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 14th. This represents a $4.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.03%. Motorola Solutions’s payout ratio is 47.29%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their target price on Motorola Solutions from $440.00 to $530.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 26th. StockNews.com raised shares of Motorola Solutions from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 18th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Motorola Solutions from $495.00 to $505.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 14th. Finally, Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Motorola Solutions from $529.00 to $527.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average 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.