Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) Earnings History
Elite Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.13B, reflecting +38.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $12.76 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 18.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, MSI's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +18.5%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $4.58B in fiscal 2005.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 50.2%, operating margin of 25.1%, and net margin of 18.4%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AXON ($200M net income, 4.5% margin), DGII ($49M net income, 9.5% margin), JCI ($2.85B net income, 13.9% margin), MSI has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare MSI vs AXON →
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MSI Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.15B | +36.6% | $2.94B | $12.76 | 18.4% | 25.1% |
| 2024 | $1.58B | -7.7% | $2.69B | $9.23 | 14.6% | 24.8% |
| 2023 | $1.71B | +25.4% | $2.29B | $9.93 | 17.1% | 23.0% |
| 2022 | $1.36B | +9.5% | $1.66B | $7.93 | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | $1.25B | +31.2% | $1.67B | $7.17 | 15.2% | 20.4% |
| 2020 | $949M | +9.3% | $1.38B | $5.45 | 12.8% | 18.7% |
| 2019 | $868M | -10.1% | $1.58B | $4.94 | 11.0% | 20.0% |
| 2018 | $966M | +723.2% | $1.25B | $5.62 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| 2017 | -$155M | -127.7% | $1.28B | $-0.95 | -2.4% | 20.1% |
| 2016 | $560M | -8.2% | $1.05B | $3.24 | 9.3% | 17.4% |
| 2015 | $610M | -53.0% | $994M | $3.02 | 10.7% | 17.5% |
| 2014 | $1.30B | +18.2% | -$1.01B | $5.29 | 22.1% | -17.1% |
| 2013 | $1.10B | +24.7% | $947M | $4.06 | 17.6% | 15.2% |
| 2012 | $881M | -23.9% | $920M | $2.96 | 14.1% | 14.7% |
| 2011 | $1.16B | +82.9% | $858M | $3.41 | 14.1% | 10.5% |
| 2010 | $633M | +1341.2% | $751M | $1.87 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| 2009 | -$51M | +98.8% | -$492M | $-0.16 | -0.3% | -2.7% |
| 2008 | -$4.24B | -8561.2% | -$2.39B | $-13.11 | -14.1% | -7.9% |
| 2007 | -$49M | -101.3% | -$553M | $-0.15 | -0.1% | -1.5% |
| 2006 | $3.66B | -20.0% | $4.09B | $10.22 | 8.5% | 9.5% |
| 2005 | $4.58B | +198.8% | $4.61B | $12.67 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| 2004 | $1.53B | +71.6% | $2.99B | $4.38 | 5.2% | 10.1% |
| 2003 | $893M | +135.9% | $1.27B | $2.66 | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| 2002 | -$2.48B | +36.9% | -$1.81B | $-7.62 | -9.1% | -6.6% |
| 2001 | -$3.94B | -398.7% | -$5.80B | $-12.45 | -12.9% | -19.0% |
| 2000 | $1.32B | +61.3% | $895M | $4.06 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1999 | $817M | +184.9% | $1.35B | $2.87 | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| 1998 | -$962M | -181.5% | $655M | $-3.25 | -3.1% | 2.1% |
| 1997 | $1.18B | +2.3% | $1.95B | $4.55 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 1996 | $1.15B | -35.2% | $1.96B | $4.41 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| 1995 | $1.78B | +14.2% | $2.93B | $7.91 | 6.6% | 10.8% |
| 1994 | $1.56B | +52.6% | $2.58B | $6.18 | 7.0% | 11.6% |
| 1993 | $1.02B | +125.6% | $1.67B | $4.13 | 6.0% | 9.8% |
| 1992 | $453M | -0.2% | $957M | $1.96 | 3.4% | 7.2% |
| 1991 | $454M | -9.0% | $742M | $2.03 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 1990 | $499M | +0.2% | $799M | $2.24 | 4.6% | 7.3% |
| 1989 | $498M | - | $776M | $2.24 | 5.2% | 8.1% |
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MSI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MSI stock.
What is MSI earnings per share (EPS)?
MSI trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $12.76, reflecting +38.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +18.5%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s net income?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) trailing twelve-month net income is $2.1B as of 2025. Earnings grew +38.2% year-over-year. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has been profitable for 8 consecutive years.
Is MSI profitable?
Yes, MSI is profitable with a TTM net income of $2.1B and a net profit margin of +18.4%. Motorola Solutions, Inc. has generated profits for 8 consecutive years.
What is MSI's earnings growth rate?
MSI compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +38.2%, 3-Year: +17.2%, 5-Year: +18.5%, 10-Year: +15.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are MSI's profit margins?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. net profit margin is +18.4%, operating margin is +25.1%, and gross margin is +50.2%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +103.9%.
Is MSI growing earnings?
Yes, MSI earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +38.2% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +18.5%. TTM net income reached $2.1B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was MSI's best earnings year?
Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $4.6B, achieved in fiscal year 2005. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were MSI's earnings last quarter?
MSI's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $557M with diluted EPS of $3.33. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.