MSI Motorola Solutions dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- NYSE: MSI
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Motorola Solutions's last dividend was on Mar 14, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.09 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $4.14 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.02% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- MSI last dividend date: Mar 14, 2025
MSI dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Dividend yield
MSI has a dividend yield of 1.02% which is lower than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.82%, Motorola Solutions's dividend yield is 44% lower. Historically MSI's dividend yield has averaged at 1.3% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Motorola Solutions has a long dividend history, including the last 14 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 12% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 0.5%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | $1.09 | 0.99% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.09 | 0.86% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.98 | 0.89% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.98 | 1.02% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.98 | 1.09% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.98 | 1.15% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.88 | 1.24% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.88 | 1.23% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.88 | 1.25% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.88 | 1.22% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.79 | 1.3% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.79 | 1.51% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.79 | 1.37% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.79 | 1.13% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.71 | 1.18% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.71 | 1.31% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.71 | 1.51% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.71 | 1.59% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.64 | 1.64% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.64 | 1.77% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.64 | 1.71% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.64 | 1.45% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.57 | 1.37% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.57 | 1.39% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.57 | 1.56% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.57 | 1.65% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.52 | 1.65% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.52 | 1.78% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.52 | 1.82% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 2.09% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.47 | 2.22% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.47 | 2.12% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.47 | 2.16% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.04% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.41 | 2.16% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.41 | 2.35% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.41 | 2.11% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.41 | 2.08% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.34 | 2.03% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.34 | 2.32% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.34 | 2.04% |
Motorola Solutions dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MSI has a payout ratio of 33.8% which is lower than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 40.1%, Motorola Solutions's payout ratio is 16% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MSI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 4.27% | $1.13 | 40.4% |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 2.69% | $1.61 | 70% |
| QCOM Qualcomm Inc | 2.34% | $3.4 | 34.2% |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 2.07% | $4.42 | 50.5% |
| MSI Motorola Solutions Inc | 1.02% | $4.14 | 33.8% |
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 was MSI's last dividend?
Motorola Solutions's last regular dividend was on Mar 14, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.09 per share.
How much dividend does Motorola Solutions pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MSI pays $4.14 per share.
What is Motorola Solutions's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Motorola Solutions is 1.02%.
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 33.8%.
Does Motorola Solutions pay a good dividend?
Motorola Solutions's dividend yield is lower than the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.