MSI
Motorola Solutions
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Technology
- NYSE: MSI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 17, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.21%
Payout ratio: 37.5%
Motorola Solutions's last dividend was on Jun 17, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.21 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $4.72 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.2% based on its recent close price.
MSI dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Motorola Solutions Dividend yield
MSI has a dividend yield of 1.2% which is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.39%, Motorola Solutions's dividend yield is 14% lower. Historically MSI's dividend yield has averaged at 1.1% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
MSI Dividend history
Motorola Solutions has a long dividend history, including the last 15 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. And with the stock price down by 3.5% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 15%.
Motorola Solutions Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | $1.21 | 1.18% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $1.21 | 1.02% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.21 | 1.23% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $1.09 | 0.9% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $1.09 | 1.04% |
| 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 37.5% which is higher than the Technology sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 33.8%, Motorola Solutions's payout ratio is 11% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MSI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 7.59% | $16.85 | 261.2% |
| HPQ Hp Inc | 5.01% | $1.19 | 43.6% |
| QCOM Qualcomm Inc | 1.78% | $3.59 | 38.3% |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 1.36% | $1.65 | 54.8% |
| MSI Motorola Solutions Inc | 1.21% | $4.72 | 37.5% |
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 Jun 17, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.21 per share.
How much dividend does Motorola Solutions pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MSI pays $4.72 per share.
What is Motorola Solutions's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Motorola Solutions is 1.2%.
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 37.5%.
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.