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Motorola Solutions (MSI) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 7, 2026
Motorola Solutions (MSI) reported revenue of $2.7B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +7% from a year earlier and -20% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 19.3%, net earnings $368M (13.6% of revenue).
Motorola Solutions, Q1 2026: revenue $2.7B (+7% year over year), operating margin 19.3%, net earnings $368M, operating cash flow $451M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.7B | -20% | +7% |
| Gross profit | $1.4B | -23% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $525M | -44% | -10% |
| Net earnings | $368M | -43% | -15% |
| Operating cash flow | $451M | -64% | -12% |
| Free cash flow | $389M | — | -18% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.7B in Q1 2026, up 7% year over year and down 20% from the previous quarter. Mission Critical Networks (MCN) was the largest line at 73% of revenue. Video added $0.07B year over year (up 16%), 37% of the total change.
Gross margin was 50.2%, down 1.2 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $0.53B, a 19.3% margin (down 3.7 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.06B even though revenue rose $0.19B versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 17% against revenue growth of 7%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+198%). Net earnings were $0.37B, down 15% year over year. The effective tax rate was 16.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.45B (down 12% year over year), 123% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.14B of depreciation and amortization and $0.10B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.16B. After capital expenditures ($0.06B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.39B.
Questions
What was Motorola Solutions' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Motorola Solutions (MSI) reported revenue of $2.7B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +7% from a year earlier and -20% from the quarter before.
Was Motorola Solutions profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $525M (19.3% of revenue) and net earnings $368M.
Source: Motorola Solutions 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.