Every material Form 8-K Motorola Solutions has filed with the SEC since October 09, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Motorola Solutions reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $3.4 billion, representing a 12% increase compared to the prior-year period, driven by growth across all segments. GAAP earnings per share were $3.06 while non-GAAP EPS reached $4.69, prompting management to raise its full-year revenue and earnings guidance.
Net sales reached $3.4 billion in Q3 2026, up 12% versus $3.0 billion in Q3 2025.
GAAP EPS was $3.06 and non-GAAP EPS was $4.69 for the quarter ended October 3, 2026.
Ending backlog hit a record $16.6 billion, representing a 14% increase year-over-year.
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was raised to approximately $13.050 billion.
Motorola Solutions reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $3.1 billion, up 13% from a year ago, with GAAP EPS of $3.33 (up 10%) and non-GAAP EPS of $4.41 (up 24%). The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to about $12.975 billion from $12.8 billion and its non-GAAP EPS outlook to $17.62 to $17.72 from $16.87 to $16.99. It also agreed to acquire D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion.
Q2 2026 sales of $3.1 billion, up 13%; record Q2 ending backlog of $15.6 billion, up 11%
Full-year 2026 revenue outlook of about $12.975 billion, up from $12.8 billion; non-GAAP EPS outlook $17.62 to $17.72, up from $16.87 to $16.99
GAAP results include a $60 million ($0.25 per share) benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds recorded in the quarter
Definitive agreement to acquire D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion
Motorola Solutions reported first-quarter 2026 sales of $2.7 billion, up 7%, and non-GAAP EPS of $3.37, up 6%, while GAAP EPS fell 14% to $2.18 amid a contingent Silvus earnout charge. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to approximately $12.8 billion and its non-GAAP EPS outlook to $16.87 to $16.99, supported by record first-quarter backlog of $15.7 billion.
Q1 2026 sales of $2,714 million, up 7% from $2,528 million a year earlier; Software and Services sales up 18%
GAAP operating margin fell to 19.3% from 23.0%, mainly due to an increase in the contingent Silvus earnout
Full-year 2026 revenue outlook raised to approximately $12.8 billion from $12.7 billion; non-GAAP EPS outlook raised to $16.87 to $16.99 from $16.70 to $16.85
Operating cash flow was $451 million, down from $510 million a year earlier
Motorola Solutions increased its board from eight to nine members and appointed Peter A. Leav as a director effective March 12, 2026, with a seat on the Compensation and Leadership Committee. Leav is a senior advisor at TPG and previously served as president and chief executive officer of McAfee, and the filing describes standard non-employee director compensation for him.
Board size increased from eight to nine members on March 12, 2026.
Peter A. Leav joined the board and the Compensation and Leadership Committee, serving until the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Non-employee director equity pay is $20,416.67 per month in deferred stock units, prorated to full months until the next annual meeting.
Leav previously served as president and chief executive officer of McAfee, and as CEO of BMC Software and Polycom.
Motorola Solutions reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 11, 2026. Full-year sales rose 8% to $11.7 billion, GAAP EPS rose 38% to $12.75, and non-GAAP EPS rose 11% to $15.38, and the company gave 2026 guidance of about $12.7 billion in revenue and non-GAAP EPS of $16.70 to $16.85.
Fourth-quarter sales were $3.4 billion, up 12% from the prior year; full-year sales were $11.7 billion, up 8%.
Full-year GAAP EPS was $12.75, up from $9.23; non-GAAP EPS was $15.38, up 11% from $13.84.
For 2026, the company expects revenue of about $12.7 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $16.70 to $16.85; first-quarter non-GAAP EPS is expected at $3.20 to $3.25.
Full-year operating cash flow was $2.8 billion, up 19%; the company repurchased $490 million of stock in the fourth quarter.
Motorola Solutions increased its board from seven to eight members and appointed Dr. Mark E. Lashier, chairman and CEO of Phillips 66, as a director effective November 18, 2025. The filing describes standard non-employee director pay, which includes monthly equity compensation valued at $20,416.67, but does not indicate any financial impact on the company's results.
Board size increased from seven to eight members on November 18, 2025
Dr. Mark E. Lashier, chairman and CEO of Phillips 66, joined the board and the Governance and Nominating Committee
Non-employee directors receive equity compensation of $20,416.67 per month, prorated until the next annual meeting
Lashier will serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting and until his successor is elected
Motorola Solutions reported third-quarter 2025 sales of $3.0 billion, up 8%, and non-GAAP EPS of $4.06, up 9%, while GAAP EPS rose 1% to $3.33. The company raised its full-year 2025 non-GAAP EPS guidance to $15.09 to $15.15 per share from $14.88 to $14.98, and kept its revenue outlook of about $11.65 billion, which means higher expected per-share earnings for shareholders.
Q3 2025 sales were $3.0 billion, up 8% from $2.79 billion a year earlier.
Non-GAAP EPS was $4.06, up 9% from $3.74; GAAP EPS was $3.33, up 1% from $3.29.
Full-year 2025 non-GAAP EPS guidance was raised to $15.09 to $15.15 from $14.88 to $14.98; revenue guidance of about $11.65 billion was maintained.
The $4.4 billion acquisition of Silvus Technologies closed during the quarter.
Motorola Solutions reported second-quarter 2025 sales of $2.8 billion, up 5% from a year earlier, and GAAP EPS of $3.04, up 17%. The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue, non-GAAP EPS and operating cash flow expectations, and said it completed the $4.4 billion acquisition of Silvus Technologies after the quarter ended.
Q2 sales $2,765 million vs. $2,628 million a year earlier; GAAP EPS $3.04 vs. $2.60; non-GAAP EPS $3.57 vs. $3.24
Full-year 2025 revenue guidance raised to approximately $11.65 billion from approximately $11.4 billion; non-GAAP EPS raised to $14.88 to $14.98 from $14.64 to $14.74
Operating cash flow of $272 million in Q2, up $92 million; full-year operating cash flow expectation raised to $2.75 billion
Motorola Solutions completed its acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holdings Inc. on August 6, 2025, paying $4.4 billion in upfront consideration, mostly in cash. The company drew two $750.0 million term loans in full that day to help pay for the deal, repay certain Silvus debt and cover fees, and may pay up to $600 million more in common stock if certain financial targets are met.
Upfront consideration of $4.4 billion: approximately $4.38 billion in cash and approximately $20 million in restricted common stock, subject to customary adjustments
Earnout of up to $600 million in total, payable in Company common stock, tied to annual periods from July 5, 2026 through July 1, 2028
Two senior unsecured term loans of $750.0 million each, from Mizuho Bank (364-day) and Bank of America (three-year), drawn in full on August 6, 2025
Motorola Solutions plans to discuss the acquisition on its quarterly conference call on August 7, 2025
Motorola Solutions entered two delayed-draw term loan agreements on July 21, 2025, each with $750.0 million in lending commitments, to help finance its acquisition of Silvus Technologies. The loans fund only at the closing of the Silvus acquisition, so they add borrowing capacity tied to that deal rather than drawing debt now.
364-day loan with Mizuho Bank as administrative agent: $750.0 million commitments; the company can extend part of the loan to a second anniversary of funding, with a 5 basis point extension fee.
Three-year loan with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent: $750.0 million commitments, maturing three years from funding.
Both loans are senior and unsecured, bear interest based on Term SOFR or a base rate plus an margin tied to the company's credit rating, and include a leverage ratio covenant.
Commitments terminate no later than May 26, 2026, or five business days after the Silvus outside date, if the deal does not close or the purchase agreement is terminated.
Motorola Solutions agreed on May 27, 2025 to acquire all equity of Silvus Technologies, a maker of mobile ad-hoc network technology, for $4.4 billion in upfront consideration, plus up to $600 million in earnouts tied to 2027 and 2028 performance. The deal is funded partly by $2.5 billion in committed term loans and cash, and the company expects it to be accretive to non-GAAP EPS within 12 months, while closing depends on regulatory approvals and is expected in Q3 or Q4 2025.
Upfront consideration of $4.4 billion: about $4.38 billion in cash and about $20 million in restricted common stock
Earnouts of up to $150 million for the period July 5, 2026 to July 3, 2027, and up to $450 million for July 4, 2027 to July 1, 2028, payable in stock
$2.5 billion in senior unsecured delayed draw term loan commitments from Bank of America, Mizuho Bank and Deutsche Bank
Outside Date of November 28, 2025, extendable to February 27, 2026 and May 22, 2026 if required regulatory approvals are pending
Motorola Solutions reported first-quarter 2025 results for the quarter ended March 29, 2025, with sales up 6% to $2.5 billion and GAAP EPS of $2.53, compared with a loss of $0.23 a year earlier. The company kept its full-year 2025 outlook of about 5.5% revenue growth and non-GAAP EPS of $14.64 to $14.74, and expects second-quarter non-GAAP EPS of $3.32 to $3.37.
Q1 2025 sales of $2,528 million, up 6% from $2,389 million; Software and Services sales rose 9%, Products and Systems Integration rose 4%
GAAP EPS of $2.53 versus a loss of $0.23 in Q1 2024; non-GAAP EPS of $3.18, up 13%
Full-year 2025 guidance maintained: about 5.5% revenue growth and non-GAAP EPS of $14.64 to $14.74; Q2 non-GAAP EPS expected at $3.32 to $3.37
Company repurchased $325 million of common stock and paid $182 million in dividends in the quarter; operating cash flow was $510 million
Motorola Solutions entered a new $2.25 billion revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, maturing April 25, 2030, and replaced its existing credit agreement dated March 24, 2021, with no loans outstanding and no termination penalties. The facility can be used for general corporate purposes and can be increased to $2.75 billion, giving the company a renewed, larger source of committed borrowing, subject to a leverage ratio covenant and other restrictions.
New $2.25 billion revolving credit facility matures April 25, 2030, with options to extend for up to two one-year periods.
Commitments can be increased from $2.25 billion to $2.75 billion, subject to no default and other conditions.
Old revolving credit agreement dated March 24, 2021 was terminated; no loans were outstanding and no early termination penalties were incurred.
Agreement includes a leverage ratio financial covenant and limits on liens and sale and leaseback transactions.
Motorola Solutions reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results, with Q4 sales up 6% to $3.0 billion and full-year sales up 8% to $10.8 billion. Full-year GAAP EPS fell 7% to $9.23, while non-GAAP EPS rose 16% to $13.84, and the company expects 2025 revenue growth of about 5.5% and non-GAAP EPS of $14.64 to $14.74.
Q4 2024 sales were $3,010 million, up 6% from Q4 2023; full-year sales were $10,817 million, up 8%.
Q4 GAAP EPS was $3.56, up 3%; full-year GAAP EPS was $9.23, down 7%, while full-year non-GAAP EPS was $13.84, up 16%.
2025 outlook: full-year revenue growth of about 5.5% and non-GAAP EPS of $14.64 to $14.74; first-quarter non-GAAP EPS of $2.98 to $3.03.
Backlog reached $14.7 billion, up 3%, and the company agreed to acquire Theatro after quarter end.
Motorola Solutions reported third-quarter 2024 sales of $2.8 billion, up 9% from a year earlier, with GAAP EPS of $3.29 (up 22%) and non-GAAP EPS of $3.74 (up 17%). The company raised its full-year 2024 revenue growth outlook to 8.25% from about 8% and its non-GAAP EPS outlook to $13.63 to $13.68 from $13.22 to $13.30.
Q3 2024 sales were $2,790 million versus $2,556 million in Q3 2023; GAAP operating earnings were $711 million, up 11%.
Software and Services segment GAAP operating earnings fell 4% to $265 million, while its sales rose 7% to $1,006 million.
Operating cash flow was $759 million and free cash flow was $702 million, compared with $714 million and $649 million a year earlier.
The company paid $164 million in dividends and reported backlog of $14.1 billion, down 1% from the year-ago quarter.
Motorola Solutions' board approved a raise in Chairman and CEO Gregory Q. Brown's target annual long-term incentive award for 2025, from $22.865 million to $27.365 million, and granted special retention awards to three other senior executives. The board said it wants to retain Brown as CEO, citing his ability to generate shareholder returns and execute the long-term strategy. The filing does not report any financial results, so the effect on shareholders depends on future performance against the award's performance criteria.
Brown's 2025 target long-term incentive award rises from $22.865 million to $27.365 million, approved October 8, 2024.
Jason J. Winkler (CFO), John P. Molloy (COO) and Mahesh Saptharishi (CTO) each receive a $12 million target value retention grant in performance stock units.
Retention awards have a three-year performance period starting on the grant date, expected in mid-November 2024, with a maximum payout of 200% of target versus 250% for annual grants.
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