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MSI Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

MSI has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 4.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.23%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.48
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.26%
Dividend Rating 62.13%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.80%
Payout Ratio 30.2%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -21.3%
Total Return 5y: 127.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ITRN 855 M 5.61% 15.8%
CSCO 307,395 M 2.63% 5.20%
AUDC 260 M 4.22% 1.54%
NOK 35,534 M 2.37% 4.17%
ERIC 31,666 M 2.90% 2.81%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ITRN 855 M 59.7% 75.8%
NOK 35,534 M 51.5% 69.3%
MSI 61,878 M 11.3% 89.1%
UI 35,346 M 14.4% 57.1%
ERIC 31,666 M 12.6% 74.2%

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MSI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-15 Quarterly 1.21 11% 0.33%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-15 Quarterly 1.09 0% 0.23%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-15 Quarterly 1.09 0% 0.26%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-15 Quarterly 1.09 0% 0.26%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-15 Quarterly 1.09 11.2% 0.23%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.22%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.26%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.98 0% 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% 0.31%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.32%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.88 0% 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% 0.32%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.39%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.79 0% 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% 0.29%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.34%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.4%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.71 10.9% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.64 12.3% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.57 9.6% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.52 10.6% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.47 14.6% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.41 20.6% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.34 9.7% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A

MSI Dividend FAQ

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) delivers public-safety and enterprise-security products and services across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other international markets. The firm operates two primary segments: Products & Systems Integration, which supplies land-mobile-radio hardware, video-surveillance cameras, access-control devices, network-core software, and system-integration services; and Software & Services, which provides command-center platforms, unified-communications applications, video-analytics software, maintenance contracts, and cybersecurity solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSI?

As of December 2025, MSI`s dividend yield is 1.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.48 USD by the current share price of 363.83.

Does MSI pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, MSI paid a dividend of 4.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 1.21 USD.

How often does MSI pay dividends?

MSI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

MSI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSI for the next 4 payments are between 1.124 (-7.1%) and 1.173 (-3.1%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will MSI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.21 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Motorola Solutions (MSI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Motorola Solutions (MSI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MSI?

MSI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.3% per year.
Strong growth: MSI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSI?

MSI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.80%. If you bought MSI's shares at 160.21 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.80% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MSI?

MSI Payout Consistency is 89.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Motorola Solutions has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MSI have a good Dividend Yield?

MSI`s 1.23% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSI is 30.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSI?

MSI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.13%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MSI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MSI`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Motorola Solutions`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.73% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Motorola Solutions ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2011-01-04 with a factor of 10000:40425. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.25.
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 170,800,000 -0.41%
2025 169,000,000 -1.05%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-16 02:43