MSI monthly performance report
Monthly MSI research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
MSI monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Motorola Solutions (MSI) closed August 2026 at $438.14, up 0.55% for the month and +0.94% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MSI is +14.30%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +5.19% versus its 200-day moving average ($416.54), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MSI has underperformed the S&P 500 by −15.16%, with a relative strength index reading of 91.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Motorola Solutions ended August 2026 at $438.14, posting a monthly return of +0.55%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.50%.
The current quarter stands at +5.20% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +5.19% versus the 200-day moving average ($416.54).
Year-to-date, MSI is +14.30% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +1.42%. The stock is currently −10.99% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −27.90%.
| Period | MSI | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.06% | −0.20% | −0.86% |
| 1 Week | −0.49% | +3.90% | −4.40% |
| 1 Month | +0.55% | +3.05% | −2.50% |
| 3 Months | −0.20% | +7.11% | −7.32% |
| 6 Months | +8.54% | +10.70% | −2.16% |
| YTD | +14.30% | +12.89% | +1.42% |
| 12 Months | +0.94% | +22.58% | −21.64% |
| 3 Years | +57.12% | +72.29% | −15.16% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +20.01% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +15.91% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | +10.55% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +10.55% |
| #5 | May 2024 | +7.95% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −10.60% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −10.58% |
| #3 | Nov 2025 | −8.68% |
| #4 | May 2026 | −8.55% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −7.30% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −3.61% |
| Q3 2025 | +9.34% |
| Q4 2025 | −15.32% |
| Q1 2026 | +12.66% |
| Q2 2026 | −5.22% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +5.20% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +23.10% |
| 2024 | +45.71% |
| 2025 | −15.03% |
| 2026 | +12.34% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $492.22 (2025-09-11) |
| 52-Week Low | $359.36 (2025-12-16) |
| Current Price | $438.14 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $416.54 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +5.19% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −27.90% (2025-12-16) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.99% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 91.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −15.16% |
| RS Peak | 135.6 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 83.7 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MSI's return for this report period?
MSI returned +0.55% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has MSI outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MSI: +14.30% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is MSI's 12-month return?
+0.94% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MSI above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +5.19% versus 200DMA ($416.54).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−27.90% on 2025-12-16.