Motorola

Motorola

Public-safety communications devices and command-center software

Overview

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Motorola Solutions focuses on mission-critical communications for first responders and enterprises. Its offerings combine rugged voice radios, body cameras, and an integrated command-center platform with video security, access control, cloud-based 911, and AI-powered analytics. The product ecosystem works as an end-to-end system: field devices capture voice, video, and data, which feed into a central command-and-control software for dispatch, situational awareness, and secure storage, enabling coordinated responses across teams. The company differentiates itself by building a connected, software-enabled ecosystem built around reliability and scale for public safety, backed by strategic acquisitions (like Avigilon) to integrate hardware, video, and analytics into one platform. Its goal is to provide a trusted, seamless flow of intelligent data across voice, video, and data to keep first responders and critical operations connected in high-stakes moments.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Motorola

Simplify's Rating
Why Motorola is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Government & Public Sector

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 Louisiana signed a $139 million Motorola contract for statewide public safety modernization.
  • August 2026 D-Fend acquisition expands Motorola into counter-drone systems immediately.
  • APX NEXT XN won NFPA 1930 certification, strengthening firefighter adoption and premium pricing.

What critics are saying

  • August 2026 cited $60 million tariff headwinds, squeezing 2026 hardware margins.
  • Hytera litigation remains unresolved on copyright damages, prolonging legal distraction into 2027.
  • The $1.5 billion D-Fend acquisition adds integration risk if counter-drone demand slows.

What makes Motorola unique

  • Motorola Solutions owns mission-critical workflows across radios, video, and command software.
  • August 5, 2026 backlog hit $15.6 billion, locking in multi-year revenue visibility.
  • Its Hytera trade-secret victory created a courtroom-backed moat against Chinese radio competitors.

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Funding

Total Funding

$4B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 15th, 2026
MSI wins $139M Louisiana public safety contract to modernize statewide operations

Motorola Solutions has secured a 10-year, $139 million contract with Louisiana to modernize the state's public safety operations. The agreement covers mobile video, digital evidence management, command center technology, and expansion of land mobile radio infrastructure. The deployment will connect six state agencies through an integrated platform including body cameras, in-car video, and real-time situational awareness software. This aims to eliminate data silos and improve intelligence sharing among first responders. The contract aligns with Motorola's strategy of expanding recurring software and services alongside communications hardware. The company reported $3.13 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenues, up 13% year over year, with a record $15.6 billion backlog, up 11% year over year.

ECO
Sep 9th, 2026
Portuguese AI startup DeepNeuronic acquired by Motorola Solutions

Portuguese AI startup DeepNeuronic has been acquired by Motorola Solutions. The financial terms were not disclosed. Founded five years ago by Vasco Lopes and Bruno Degardin, DeepNeuronic develops software that converts standard cameras into real-time analysis systems. The technology uses AI to interpret video footage as it is captured, transforming it into immediate operational information that allows organisations to respond to incidents as they occur. The Covilhã-based company currently operates in airports, bridges, motorways, petrol stations, industrial units, and commercial spaces. It serves clients in Portugal and has a subsidiary in Brazil focused on mobility and security operations. DeepNeuronic's technology will be integrated into Avigilon, Motorola Solutions' video security platform, making it available to customers in over 100 countries. The startup's 17-person team will join Motorola Solutions whilst remaining based in Covilhã. Since its founding in 2021, DeepNeuronic had raised over €2.5 million from business angels and venture capital funds.

Cbonds
Aug 7th, 2026
New issues: Motorola Solutions issued international bonds (US620076CD98, US620076CE71) in the amount of USD 350, USD 600 mln maturing in 2029, 2036 respectively.

On August 6, 2026 issuer Motorola Solutions released international bonds (US620076CD98, US620076CE71).• In the amount of USD 350 mln with the coupon rate of 4.85% maturing in 2029. The issues were sold at the price of 99.989% at par.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 6th, 2026
Motorola reports Q2 revenue of $3.13B, beating estimates by 4.4% with EPS surprise of 14.3%

Motorola Solutions reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.13 billion, up 13.3% year-over-year, beating the consensus estimate of $3 billion by 4.36%. Earnings per share reached $4.41, compared to $3.57 a year ago, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.86 by 14.25%. The Products and Systems Integration segment generated $1.91 billion, surpassing the $1.76 billion analyst estimate and representing a 15.4% year-over-year increase. Software and Services revenue totalled $1.23 billion, up 10.2% year-over-year, slightly below the $1.24 billion estimate. Mission Critical Networks led performance with $2.28 billion in sales, above the $2.15 billion estimate. Net sales from products reached $1.82 billion, beating the $1.69 billion estimate and showing 18.6% year-over-year growth.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 6th, 2026
Motorola beats Q2 earnings estimates with $4.41 per share, revenue up to $3.13B

Motorola reported second-quarter earnings of $4.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.86 per share and representing a 14.25% earnings surprise. This compares to earnings of $3.57 per share a year ago. The communications equipment maker posted revenues of $3.13 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing estimates by 4.36%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.77 billion. The company has topped consensus EPS and revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters. Motorola shares have added about 15.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13%. The estimate revisions trend for Motorola was favourable ahead of this earnings release, translating into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock.

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