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Oct 02, 2021

Motorola Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Motorola Solutions' Q3 2021 financial results were reported, with the company raising full-year revenue and EPS guidance again following record revenue and earnings.

Key Takeaways

Motorola Solutions reported an excellent Q3, marked by double-digit revenue growth and strong operating margin expansion in both segments. The company's record Q3 ending backlog and continued business momentum position it well to finish the year with record sales, earnings, and cash flow.

Sales reached $2.1 billion, a 13% increase compared to the previous year, driven by growth in both North America and International.

GAAP earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.76.

Non-GAAP EPS was $2.35, reflecting a 21% increase compared to the previous year.

The company achieved a record Q3 ending backlog of $11.4 billion, up 7% versus a year ago.

Total Revenue
$2.11B
Previous year: $1.87B
+12.8%
EPS
$2.35
Previous year: $1.95
+20.5%
Backlog
$11.4B
Previous year: $10.7B
+6.5%
Operating Margin
21.4%
Previous year: 18.9%
+13.2%
Effective Tax Rate
24%
Previous year: 18%
+33.3%
Gross Profit
$1.05B
Previous year: $909M
+15.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.65B
Previous year: $1.01B
+64.2%
Free Cash Flow
$315M
Previous year: $343M
-8.2%
Total Assets
$11.4B
Previous year: $10.4B
+10.2%

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Forward Guidance

Motorola Solutions now expects revenue growth of 10% to 10.25%, up from the prior guidance of growth of 9.5% to 10%, and non-GAAP EPS in the range of $9.00 to $9.04, up from the prior guidance of $8.88 to $8.98. This assumes current foreign exchange rates, approximately 174 million fully diluted shares, and an effective tax rate of approximately 21.5%.

Revenue & Expenses

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