Motorola Solutions, Inc. stock research
FY2025 Q3
Motorola Solutions (MSI) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Sep 27, 2025
Gross margin improved compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, as revenue and gross profit both increased while cost of revenue rose at a slower rate. The relationships among revenue, cost of revenue, and gross profit indicate a modest expansion in profitability.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Sep 27, 2025 · FY2025 Q3
Gross margin improved compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, as revenue and gross profit both increased while cost of revenue rose at a slower rate. The relationships among revenue, cost of revenue, and gross profit indicate a modest expansion in profitability.
- The relative pace of revenue growth versus cost growth is the most observable factor associated with the gross margin change.
- Compared with the immediately preceding quarter, gross margin was higher, accompanied by increases in revenue and gross profit that exceeded the cost rise. Versus the same quarter one year earlier, gross margin also improved, with similar patterns.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
51.6%
Gross profit
$1.6B
Revenue
$3.0B
Cost of revenue
$1.5B
Quarter-over-quarter change
+0.5 pts
Year-over-year change
+0.3 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | $3.0B | $1.5B | $1.5B | 51.4% |
| Mar 29, 2025 | $2.5B | $1.3B | $1.2B | 51.4% |
| Jun 28, 2025 | $2.8B | $1.4B | $1.4B | 51.1% |
| Sep 27, 2025 | $3.0B | $1.6B | $1.5B | 51.6% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Jun 28, 2025
+0.5 pts
Year-over-year change
Sep 28, 2024
+0.3 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The relative pace of revenue growth versus cost growth is the most observable factor associated with the gross margin change.
Compared with the immediately preceding quarter, gross margin was higher, accompanied by increases in revenue and gross profit that exceeded the cost rise. Versus the same quarter one year earlier, gross margin also improved, with similar patterns.
Monitor the trend in the mix between product and service revenues, as disclosed in the filing, which may influence future gross margin.