Insider Trading February 27, 2026

Motorola Solutions CEO Sells $10.1M in Stock as Shares Trade Near 52-Week High

Gregory Q. Brown disposed of 21,666 shares over two days; company also reported a strong Q4 2025 and announced a quarterly dividend

By Maya Rios MSI
Motorola Solutions CEO Sells $10.1M in Stock as Shares Trade Near 52-Week High
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Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Gregory Q. Brown sold 21,666 shares of company stock on February 25 and 26, 2026, for about $10.1 million. The transactions occurred at prices between $464.28 and $474.01 while the stock traded close to its 52-week peak. The company recently posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results and its board approved a quarterly dividend.

Key Points

  • Motorola Solutions CEO Gregory Q. Brown sold 21,666 shares on Feb. 25 and 26, 2026, generating about $10.1 million in proceeds.
  • The sale prices ranged from $464.28 to $474.01 while the stock traded close to a 52-week high of $492.22 and was up 26% year-to-date.
  • Motorola Solutions beat fourth-quarter 2025 expectations with EPS of $4.59 and revenue of $3.4 billion, and the board approved a $1.21 quarterly dividend.

Gregory Q. Brown, who serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSI), completed the sale of 21,666 shares of the company's common stock on February 25 and February 26, 2026. The aggregate proceeds from those dispositions were approximately $10.1 million.

The individual sale prices recorded for the transactions ranged from $464.28 to $474.01 per share. The securities sold were held by a trust prior to the transactions. The timing of the disposals came as Motorola Solutions stock was trading near its 52-week high of $492.22 and had gained roughly 26% year-to-date.


Market valuation metrics cited in available analysis indicate that MSI appeared extended relative to a calculated Fair Value at the time of the sales; one valuation snapshot showed the company trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.7. Following the February transactions, Brown still retains a substantial holding in Motorola Solutions, both directly and indirectly through various trusts and company plans.

Investors seeking additional detail on the company and executive activity were directed to a comprehensive Pro Research Report, which is listed as one of the 1,400-plus reports available on InvestingPro.


Separately, Motorola Solutions reported fourth-quarter results for fiscal 2025 that exceeded consensus expectations. The company recorded earnings per share of $4.59, surpassing the forecasted $4.35. Revenue for the quarter came in at $3.4 billion, modestly above the anticipated $3.34 billion. These figures indicate a stronger-than-expected operating quarter.

In addition to the earnings release, Motorola Solutions' board of directors authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21 per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2026. Management and the board framed these actions and results as indicative of the company's focus on returning value to shareholders.


Taken together, the insider sale, the recent financial results, and the board-approved dividend provide a snapshot of recent leadership activity and corporate financial performance. The transactions, valuation snapshot, and corporate actions described here are based on the reported figures and disclosures associated with Motorola Solutions and with the insider holdings and sales attributed to Gregory Q. Brown.

Risks

  • Valuation risk - Analysis indicated MSI was trading above its Fair Value at a P/E ratio of 37.7, potentially reflecting elevated expectations.
  • Market timing uncertainty - The insider sales occurred while shares were near their 52-week high, which may create short-term volatility in investor perception.
  • Concentration risk - Although the CEO sold shares, he still holds a significant amount directly and indirectly, which means future insider actions could materially affect share supply.

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