Motorola Solutions stock: Q3 growth lifts 2026 outlook
Published on 11/06/2026 at 17:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSQuarterly growth reshapes outlook
- Third-quarter sales rose 12 percent as both operating segments delivered double-digit growth.
- Record backlog and stronger full-year guidance improve visibility, while lower GAAP earnings highlight acquisition-related costs.
- Fourth-quarter guidance points to continued growth, with execution and integration remaining key investor focuses.
Motorola Solutions reported stronger third-quarter growth on Wednesday, November 4, after the U.S. market close, and raised its full-year 2026 outlook. The company also said record orders lifted its backlog to a new high, according to ad-hoc-news.de.
Growth reaches both segments
Sales for the quarter ended October 3 rose 12 percent year over year to 3.376 billion US dollars. Products and Systems Integration revenue increased 12 percent to 2.118 billion US dollars, while Software and Services revenue climbed 13 percent to 1.258 billion US dollars.
Adjusted performance improved alongside the expansion. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share rose 16 percent to 4.69 US dollars, and non-GAAP operating margin widened to 32.5 percent from 30.5 percent. GAAP diluted earnings per share fell to 3.06 US dollars from 3.33 US dollars, with a higher contingent earnout for Silvus weighing on the reported margin.
Higher guidance meets execution risks
Ending backlog reached a record 16.6 billion US dollars, 14 percent above the year-earlier level. Motorola Solutions also completed its 1.3 billion US dollar acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, adding counter-drone technology to the portfolio.
Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to 13.050 billion US dollars from 12.975 billion. The non-GAAP earnings range increased to 17.94 to 17.99 US dollars per share from 17.62 to 17.72 US dollars, while the operating cash-flow target rose to 3.050 billion US dollars. Fourth-quarter revenue is expected to grow about 13 percent, with non-GAAP earnings per share of 5.47 to 5.52 US dollars.
The real-time quote of Motorola Solutions stock was 456.60 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:08:46 CET on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Motorola Solutions at a glance
- Company: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- ISIN: US6200763075
- Ticker: MSI
- Home exchange: NYSE
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 456.60 euros on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 17:08:46 CET
- Third-quarter sales: 3.376 billion US dollars, up 12 percent year over year
- Record backlog: 16.6 billion US dollars
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