Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker 13F: New $2M Stake in MSI

Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker opened a new position in Motorola Solutions, Inc. NYSE: MSI, picking up 4,536 shares. The reported value of the stake stood at approximately $2.02 million according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 14, 2026. Because 13F filings look backward at holdings from the close of a prior quarter, this report reveals past portfolio adjustments and might not reflect the fund's current share count today.

Inside Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker's Motorola Solutions Trade

The fund established its new investment by purchasing 4,536 shares of the communication equipment maker. Because this was a brand-new holding with no previous shares recorded, it marked an initial entry into the company rather than a change to an existing position.

Other Institutional Activity in Motorola Solutions

Other large institutional managers made adjustments to their own stakes during recent reporting periods. Blackrock Inc. reduced its holdings by 544,341 shares, ending with 15,900,993 shares worth about $7.36 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC grew its holdings by 76,452 shares, ending with 10,844,275 shares worth about $5.02 billion. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC grew its holdings by 80,924 shares, ending with 9,714,700 shares worth about $4.50 billion. State Street Corporation increased its stake by 323,632 shares to finish with 7,849,952 shares valued at roughly $3.64 billion. Geode Capital Management, LLC lifted its holdings by 41,802 shares, closing the period with 4,140,011 shares worth about $1.92 billion.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Stock Up 1.4%

Motorola Solutions recently traded around $462.67 as of October 16, 2026. That puts the shares roughly 0.4% below their 50-day moving average of $464.31 and about 6.5% below their 52-week high of $494.85. The stock has gained ground compared to its 52-week low of $359.36.

Recent Earnings

Motorola Solutions reported trailing twelve month revenue of $12.24 billion alongside trailing twelve month earnings of $12.70 per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 17.4% and a return on equity of 91.6%. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $4.84 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 1.06%. Dividend payments account for 37.2% of corporate earnings based on the payout ratio.

Insider Buying and Selling at Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Company insiders completed several transactions in August and September 2026. Officer Katherine A Maher disposed of 1,754 shares valued at $823,980 on August 7, 2026. Director Ayanna Maccalla Howard sold 685 shares at $469.52 per share for a total of $321,618 on August 12, 2026. Officer Kathryn A Moore parted with 1,003 shares worth $478,759 on August 21, 2026. Chief Executive Officer Gregory Q Brown disposed of 14,220 shares valued at $6,899,855 on September 2, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts updated their views on the stock across August and September. On August 6, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating and raised its price target from $525.00 to $545.00. On August 6, 2026, UBS kept a Buy rating while lifting its target from $510.00 to $520.00. On August 7, 2026, Truist Securities kept a Buy rating and raised its target from $525.00 to $545.00. Evercore ISI Group maintained an Outperform rating on August 26, 2026, moving its target from $525.00 to $550.00. Piper Sandler kept an Overweight rating on September 22, 2026, adjusting its target from $530.00 to $531.00. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation with a mean target price of $526.91 across 11 analyst opinions.

About Motorola Solutions

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Motorola Solutions provides communication equipment, video security, and command center software for public safety and enterprise customers. The firm operates through products, systems integration, and software services segments, helping police departments, fire agencies, and businesses maintain secure operations.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward the upcoming earnings report on November 5, 2026, to gauge financial momentum and check whether institutional interest continues to grow. Because 13F filings reflect historical positions from prior months, watchers should review subsequent SEC disclosures for any recent portfolio shifts. Keep in mind that 13F filings are backward-looking: they show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not represent the fund's current position.