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MSI Motorola Solutions dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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Motorola Solutions's last quarterly dividend was on Sep 14, 2023 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.88 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.52 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.29% based on its recent close price.

Key dates

  • MSI last dividend date: Sep 14, 2023
  • MSI next dividend date: Not announced
Peer dividends: QCOM HPQ CSCO
MSI dividend stats
DPS
$3.52
Dividend yield
1.29%
Payout ratio
38.9%
vs. Technology sector
Dividend yield
1.86%
Payout ratio
32.6%

Dividend yield

What is Motorola Solutions current dividend yield

MSI has a dividend yield of 1.29% which is lower than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.86%, Motorola Solutions's dividend yield is 31% lower. Historically MSI's dividend yield has averaged at 1.4% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.

Dividend history

What is MSI dividend payout history and dates

Motorola Solutions has a long dividend history, including the last 12 consecutive years with dividend payouts. MSI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 11% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 22% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 9%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Sep 14, 2023 Oct 13, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 $0.88 normal
Jun 14, 2023 Jul 14, 2023 May 16, 2023 $0.88 normal
Mar 14, 2023 Apr 14, 2023 Feb 24, 2023 $0.88 normal
Dec 14, 2022 Jan 13, 2023 Nov 17, 2022 $0.88 normal
Sep 14, 2022 Oct 14, 2022 Aug 29, 2022 $0.79 normal
Jun 14, 2022 Jul 15, 2022 May 17, 2022 $0.79 normal
Mar 14, 2022 Apr 14, 2022 Feb 15, 2022 $0.79 normal
Dec 14, 2021 Jan 14, 2022 Nov 18, 2021 $0.79 normal
Sep 14, 2021 Oct 15, 2021 Aug 26, 2021 $0.71 normal
Jun 14, 2021 Jul 15, 2021 May 18, 2021 $0.71 normal
Mar 12, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 $0.71 normal
Dec 14, 2020 Jan 15, 2021 Nov 19, 2020 $0.71 normal
Sep 14, 2020 Oct 15, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 $0.64 normal
Jun 12, 2020 Jul 15, 2020 May 11, 2020 $0.64 normal
Mar 12, 2020 Apr 15, 2020 Feb 13, 2020 $0.64 normal
Dec 12, 2019 Jan 15, 2020 Nov 14, 2019 $0.64 normal
Sep 12, 2019 Oct 15, 2019 Aug 29, 2019 $0.57 normal
Jun 13, 2019 Jul 15, 2019 May 13, 2019 $0.57 normal
Mar 14, 2019 Apr 15, 2019 Feb 14, 2019 $0.57 normal
Dec 13, 2018 Jan 15, 2019 Nov 15, 2018 $0.57 normal
Sep 13, 2018 Oct 15, 2018 Aug 28, 2018 $0.52 normal
Jun 14, 2018 Jul 13, 2018 May 15, 2018 $0.52 normal
Mar 14, 2018 Apr 13, 2018 Feb 15, 2018 $0.52 normal
Dec 14, 2017 Jan 12, 2018 Nov 2, 2017 $0.52 normal
Sep 14, 2017 Oct 13, 2017 Aug 22, 2017 $0.47 normal
Jun 13, 2017 Jul 14, 2017 May 16, 2017 $0.47 normal
Mar 13, 2017 Apr 14, 2017 Feb 16, 2017 $0.47 normal
Dec 13, 2016 Jan 13, 2017 Nov 3, 2016 $0.47 normal
Sep 13, 2016 Oct 14, 2016 Aug 18, 2016 $0.41 normal
Jun 13, 2016 Jul 15, 2016 May 17, 2016 $0.41 normal
Mar 11, 2016 Apr 15, 2016 Feb 18, 2016 $0.41 normal
Dec 11, 2015 Jan 15, 2016 Nov 17, 2015 $0.41 normal
Sep 11, 2015 Oct 15, 2015 Aug 18, 2015 $0.34 normal

Motorola Solutions dividend payout ratio

What is Motorola Solutions dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

MSI has a payout ratio of 38.9% which is higher than the Technology sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 32.6%, Motorola Solutions's payout ratio is 19% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

MSI dividend vs peer dividends

How does MSI dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
HPQ Hp Inc 4.09% $1.05 44.5%
CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 2.84% $1.54 50%
QCOM Qualcomm Inc 2.82% $3.1 40.3%
MSI Motorola Solutions Inc 1.29% $3.52 38.9%

Frequently asked questions

Does Motorola Solutions pay a dividend?

Yes, Motorola Solutions has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. MSI has been paying dividends since 2011.

When is Motorola Solutions's next dividend?

MSI hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, however if we take into account its recent dividend frequency, it is likely that its next dividend will be in December 2023.

When was MSI's last dividend?

Motorola Solutions's last regular dividend was on Sep 14, 2023 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.88 per share.

How much dividend does Motorola Solutions pay (per share)?

On an annual basis MSI pays $3.52 per share.

What is Motorola Solutions's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield of Motorola Solutions is 1.29%.

How often does Motorola Solutions pay dividends?

Motorola Solutions pays dividends quarterly.

What is Motorola Solutions's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of Motorola Solutions is 38.9%.

Does Motorola Solutions pay a good dividend?

Motorola Solutions's dividend yield is lower than the Technology sector average.