MSI Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield
MSI has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 4.84 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITRN NASDAQ Ituran Location Control |
1,022 M | 5.02% | 11.94% |
| TWEKA AS TKH |
2,411 M | 2.84% | 3.23% |
| CSCO NASDAQ Cisco Systems |
434,631 M | 2.06% | 3.40% |
| NOKIA HE Nokia |
60,155 M | 2.05% | 3.28% |
| IDCC NASDAQ InterDigital |
8,427 M | 0.90% | 4.41% |
| HUBN SW Huber+suhner |
3,693 M | 1.10% | 3.02% |
| MSI NYSE Motorola Solutions |
76,074 M | 1.16% | 2.15% |
| UI NYSE Ubiquiti Networks |
34,084 M | 0.55% | 1.18% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITRN NASDAQ Ituran Location Control |
1,022 M | 59.70% | 100.0% |
| IDCC NASDAQ InterDigital |
8,427 M | 20.74% | 100.0% |
| NOKIA HE Nokia |
60,155 M | 14.74% | 100.0% |
| MSI NYSE Motorola Solutions |
76,074 M | 11.23% | 100.0% |
| CSCO NASDAQ Cisco Systems |
434,631 M | 2.57% | 100.0% |
| UI NYSE Ubiquiti Networks |
34,084 M | 7.32% | 98.3% |
MSI Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-16 | 2026-10-15 | Quarterly | 1.21 | 0% | 0.26% |
| 2026-06-17 | 2026-06-17 | 2026-07-15 | Quarterly | 1.21 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-04-15 | Quarterly | 1.21 | 0% | 0.26% |
| 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% | 0.27% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.3% |
MSI Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, MSI's dividend yield is 1.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.84 USD by the current share price of 456.88.
As of September 2026, MSI paid a dividend of 4.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-16 and the payout was 1.21 USD.
MSI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-16.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSI for the next payments are between 1.234 (+2.0%) and 1.326 (+9.6%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.13%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.21 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Motorola Solutions (MSI) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Motorola Solutions (MSI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MSI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.2% per year. Strong growth: MSI's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MSI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.15%. If you bought MSI's shares at 225.23 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.84 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.15% of your original purchase price.
MSI Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: Motorola Solutions has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MSI's 1.16% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSI is 30.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
MSI's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MSI Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-19 02:37 UTC