About Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI)
Motorola Solutions, Inc. is a Communication Equipment company operating in the Technology sector.
MSI trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $491.53
- Market Cap
- $81.35B
- 52-Week High
- $499.00
- 52-Week Low
- $359.36
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Communication Equipment
$1,000 Invested in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI)
How much would $1,000 invested in MSI be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in MSI 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) in 2025 would be worth $1,151 as of November 2026, representing a +15.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MSI 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) in 2023 would be worth $1,847 as of November 2026, representing a +84.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MSI 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) in 2021 would be worth $2,120 as of November 2026, representing a +112.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MSI 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) in 2016 would be worth $7,734 as of November 2026, representing a +673.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MSI at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) at IPO would be worth $805,695 as of November 2026, representing a +80469.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 64+ years (777 months), Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) has averaged a monthly return of +1.34% with a median return of +1.31%. The stock had 431 positive months (55%) and 344 negative months (44%). The best month in MSI's history was April 2009 with a +30.7% return, while the worst was February 2001 at -33.5%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and September the weakest (-0.8%).
MSI's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1965 with a cumulative return of +103.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -105.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 64 years of trading history, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) has delivered an average annual return of +18.66% with a median return of +22.40%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.59%. The stock posted gains in 44 years (69%) and losses in 20 years (31%).
MSI's best year was 1965 with a +160.94% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -71.58%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 13, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. MSI achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 38 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 14 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +29.29% | $380.18 | $491.53 |
| 2025 | -16.17% | $453.49 | $380.18 |
| 2024 | +49.12% | $304.11 | $453.49 |
| 2023 | +23.04% | $247.17 | $304.11 |
| 2022 | -3.81% | $256.97 | $247.17 |
| 2021 | +61.90% | $158.72 | $256.97 |
| 2020 | +7.35% | $147.84 | $158.72 |
| 2019 | +42.19% | $103.97 | $147.84 |
| 2018 | +29.64% | $80.20 | $103.97 |
| 2017 | +11.44% | $71.97 | $80.20 |
| 2016 | +23.90% | $58.09 | $71.97 |
| 2015 | +4.30% | $55.69 | $58.09 |
| 2014 | +1.41% | $54.92 | $55.69 |
| 2013 | +23.55% | $44.45 | $54.92 |
| 2012 | +22.60% | $36.26 | $44.45 |
| 2011 | +27.53% | $28.43 | $36.26 |
| 2010 | +16.88% | $24.32 | $28.43 |
| 2009 | +75.17% | $13.89 | $24.32 |
| 2008 | -71.58% | $48.86 | $13.89 |
| 2007 | -21.08% | $61.91 | $48.86 |
| 2006 | -8.17% | $67.42 | $61.91 |
| 2005 | +32.43% | $50.91 | $67.42 |
| 2004 | +38.54% | $36.75 | $50.91 |
| 2003 | +64.56% | $22.33 | $36.75 |
| 2002 | -41.66% | $38.27 | $22.33 |
| 2001 | -25.01% | $51.04 | $38.27 |
| 2000 | -58.54% | $123.09 | $51.04 |
| 1999 | +142.43% | $50.77 | $123.09 |
| 1998 | +7.81% | $47.10 | $50.77 |
| 1997 | -5.92% | $50.06 | $47.10 |
| 1996 | +8.35% | $46.20 | $50.06 |
| 1995 | -1.10% | $46.71 | $46.20 |
| 1994 | +26.51% | $36.93 | $46.71 |
| 1993 | +77.52% | $20.80 | $36.93 |
| 1992 | +61.63% | $12.87 | $20.80 |
| 1991 | +26.08% | $10.21 | $12.87 |
| 1990 | -9.20% | $11.24 | $10.21 |
| 1989 | +41.02% | $7.97 | $11.24 |
| 1988 | -14.31% | $9.30 | $7.97 |
| 1987 | +41.33% | $6.58 | $9.30 |
| 1986 | -6.91% | $7.07 | $6.58 |
| 1985 | +17.40% | $6.02 | $7.07 |
| 1984 | -24.39% | $7.97 | $6.02 |
| 1983 | +58.62% | $5.02 | $7.97 |
| 1982 | +54.30% | $3.25 | $5.02 |
| 1981 | -18.93% | $4.01 | $3.25 |
| 1980 | +46.43% | $2.74 | $4.01 |
| 1979 | +31.73% | $2.08 | $2.74 |
| 1978 | +11.64% | $1.86 | $2.08 |
| 1977 | -34.34% | $2.84 | $1.86 |
| 1976 | +40.16% | $2.03 | $2.84 |
| 1975 | +22.78% | $1.65 | $2.03 |
| 1974 | -29.73% | $2.35 | $1.65 |
| 1973 | -24.07% | $3.09 | $2.35 |
| 1972 | +54.15% | $2.01 | $3.09 |
| 1971 | +59.30% | $1.26 | $2.01 |
| 1970 | -19.40% | $1.56 | $1.26 |
| 1969 | +3.48% | $1.51 | $1.56 |
| 1968 | +13.50% | $1.33 | $1.51 |
| 1967 | +26.92% | $1.05 | $1.33 |
| 1966 | -43.07% | $1.84 | $1.05 |
| 1965 | +160.94% | $0.71 | $1.84 |
| 1964 | +22.20% | $0.58 | $0.71 |
| 1963 | +30.26% | $0.44 | $0.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MSI
What sector is MSI in? ▼
MSI operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Communication Equipment industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has MSI performed historically? ▼
Over 64 years of trading history, MSI has posted gains in 44 years (69% of the time). The best year was 1965 with a +160.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in MSI? ▼
You can invest in MSI through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MSI.
Last updated: 11/1/2026