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Yield 12m 0.97%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.14
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.91%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.60%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.85%
Payout Ratio 29.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 93.5%
Total Return 12m: 25.23%
#30 in Group
Total Return 5y: 189.31%
#14 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
MSI 70,521m 0.97% 2.85%
ET 552m 15.8% 25.1%
TWEKA 1,579m 8.91% 13.8%
ITRN 696m 5.57% 12.6%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
MSI 70,521m 8.91% 29.9%
CSCO 228,075m 2.14% 44.7%
JNPR 11,588m 1.92% 51.2%
IDCC 5,312m 3.34% 15.8%

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MSI Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 1.09 0.26%
2024-12-13 1.09 11.2% 0.23%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.98 0.22%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.98 0.26%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.98 0.28%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.98 11.4% 0.3%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.88 0.31%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.88 0.32%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.88 0.33%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.88 11.4% 0.33%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.79 0.32%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.79 0.39%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.79 0.36%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.79 11.3% 0.3%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.71 0.29%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.71 0.34%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.71 0.4%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.71 10.9% 0.42%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.64 0.42%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.64 0.45%
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.64
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.64 12.3%
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.57
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.57
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.57
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.57 9.6%
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.52
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.52
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.52
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.52 10.6%
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.47
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.47
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.47
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.47 14.6%
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.41
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.41
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.41
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.41 20.6%
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.34
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.34

MSI Dividend FAQ

Does MSI pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, MSI paid a dividend of 4.14 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSI?

As of April 2025, MSI`s dividend yield is 0.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.14 USD by the current share price of 420.95.

How often does MSI pay dividends?

MSI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MSI has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSI?

The next ex-dividend date for Motorola Solutions (MSI) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MSI?

MSI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.91% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSI?

MSI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.85%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Motorola Solutions five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (4.14) divided by the purchase price five years ago (145.50):

What is the Payout Consistency of MSI?

MSI Payout Consistency is 93.5%.
Highly consistent: Motorola Solutions has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MSI have a good Dividend Yield?

MSI`s 0.97% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSI is 29.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSI?

MSI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.60%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MSI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MSI`s Outstanding Shares?

Motorola Solutions`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.24% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Motorola Solutions ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2011-01-04 with a factor of 10000:4042. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.47.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 204,238,500
1986 219,159,200 +7.31%
1987 221,161,700 +0.91%
1988 222,441,900 +0.58%
1989 222,565,400 +0.06%
1990 208,163,100 -6.47%
1991 221,428,400 +6.37%
1992 204,761,700 -7.53%
1993 241,904,500 +18.14%
1994 253,000,000 +4.59%
1995 261,000,000 +3.16%
1996 262,000,000 +0.38%
1997 262,000,000
1998 259,000,000 -1.15%
1999 314,000,000 +21.24%
2000 313,428,300 -0.18%
2001 322,000,000 +2.73%
2002 332,000,000 +3.11%
2003 337,000,000 +1.51%
2004 353,000,000 +4.75%
2005 364,000,000 +3.12%
2006 338,899,700 -6.9%
2007 322,000,000 -4.99%
2008 324,000,000 +0.62%
2009 328,000,000 +1.23%
2010 324,000,000 -1.22%
2011 340,000,000 +4.94%
2012 284,400,000 -16.35%
2013 261,200,000 -8.16%
2014 230,500,000 -11.75%
2015 177,500,000 -22.99%
2016 170,400,000 -4%
2017 161,700,000 -5.11%
2018 173,400,000 +7.24%
2019 175,900,000 +1.44%
2020 173,500,000 -1.36%
2021 174,200,000 +0.4%
2022 171,900,000 -1.32%
2023 171,500,000 -0.23%
2024 171,400,000 -0.06%