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Motorola Solutions, Inc. · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Motorola Solutions reported strong Q3 2023 results, with record third-quarter revenue, earnings, and cash flow, leading the company to raise its full-year revenue and earnings outlook.
Motorola Solutions reported an 8% increase in sales, reaching $2.6 billion, driven by growth in both Software and Services (up 12%) and Products and Systems Integration (up 5%). GAAP EPS increased by 66% to $2.70, while non-GAAP EPS rose by 6% to $3.19. The company's operating cash flow increased to $714 million, and it achieved a record Q3 ending backlog of $14.3 billion.
- Sales increased by 8% year-over-year to $2.6 billion, with Software and Services up 12% and Products and Systems Integration up 5%.
- GAAP EPS increased by 66% year-over-year to $2.70, and non-GAAP EPS increased by 6% year-over-year to $3.19.
- Operating cash flow increased to $714 million, up from $388 million in the year-ago quarter.
- Record Q3 ending backlog of $14.3 billion, up 6% year-over-year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Motorola · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.56B
Revenue by segment
Motorola · $2.56B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Products & Systems Integration$1.61B+5.4%63.1%
- Software & Services$944M+11.8%36.9%
Forward guidance
The company expects revenue growth of approximately 4% for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. The company expects non-GAAP EPS in the range of $3.60 to $3.65 per share. For the full year 2023, the company now expects revenue in the range of $9.930 billion to $9.945 billion, and non-GAAP EPS of between $11.65 and $11.70 per share.
Tailwinds
- Revenue growth of approximately 4% is expected for Q4 2023.
- Non-GAAP EPS is projected to be in the range of $3.60 to $3.65 per share for Q4 2023.
- Full-year 2023 revenue is expected to be in the range of $9.930 billion to $9.945 billion.
- Full-year 2023 non-GAAP EPS is projected to be between $11.65 and $11.70 per share.
- Anticipated benefits from pricing adjustments to mitigate inflationary pressures.
Headwinds
- Assumes approximately 171 million fully diluted shares for Q4 2023.
- Assumes a non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 24% for Q4 2023.
- Assumes approximately $40 million in foreign exchange headwinds for full year 2023.
- Assumes approximately 172 million fully diluted shares for full year 2023.
- Assumes a non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 23% for full year 2023.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2023
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.2%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
43 / 73 earnings
Positive
+12.4%
Q4 2018
Best reaction
-9.3%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.1% | -8.7% | -5.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | +7.7% | +8.7% | +12.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -9.3% | -8.7% | -14.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.9% | +5.6% | +7.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | -7.6% | -5.5% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.0% | -5.8% | -10.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.6% | +6.0% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.9% | +1.0% | +10.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +5.3% | +6.6% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.9% | -2.7% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.7% | +8.7% | +16.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.1% | -3.4% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.4% | -0.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.2% | +4.8% | +1.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +6.2% | +7.0% | +13.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.9% | +4.5% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.6% | +5.7% | +3.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.1% | -9.6% | -6.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.1% | -1.3% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.6% | +3.1% | +9.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +7.2% | +8.6% | +13.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.5% | +2.1% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.9% | +0.9% | +5.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.3% | +3.3% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.0% | -3.0% | +15.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.6% | +4.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.0% | -2.5% | +1.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.5% | +3.4% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.6% | -0.7% | +5.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +12.4% | +13.9% | +15.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.1% | +2.7% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.7% | +0.1% | +6.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.4% | +0.2% | +1.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.4% | +3.3% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.1% | +1.7% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.1% | -2.0% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.2% | -1.9% | +0.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.0% | -3.4% | +0.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +6.1% | +9.8% | +11.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.1% | +7.2% | +12.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -8.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.5% | — | — |
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