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Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE:MSI)

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Income Statement
Quarterly Data

The income statement presents information on the financial results of a company business activities over a period of time. The income statement communicates how much revenue the company generated during a period and what cost it incurred in connection with generating that revenue.

Motorola Solutions Inc., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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3 months ended: Jun 29, 2024 Mar 30, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2023 Apr 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2022 Apr 2, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2021 Apr 3, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 26, 2020 Jun 27, 2020 Mar 28, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2019 Mar 30, 2019
Net sales from products 1,563 1,405 1,751 1,490 1,349 1,224 1,671 1,439 1,212 1,046 1,365 1,221 1,094 926 1,282 1,044 877 884 1,487 1,196 1,118 945
Net sales from services 1,065 984 1,097 1,066 1,054 947 1,036 934 928 846 955 886 877 847 991 824 741 771 889 798 742 712
Net sales 2,628 2,389 2,848 2,556 2,403 2,171 2,707 2,373 2,140 1,892 2,320 2,107 1,971 1,773 2,273 1,868 1,618 1,655 2,376 1,994 1,860 1,657
Costs of products sales (653) (600) (721) (658) (636) (576) (751) (659) (637) (548) (596) (559) (511) (438) (575) (487) (413) (397) (614) (501) (490) (444)
Costs of services sales (636) (597) (672) (618) (578) (549) (605) (683) (513) (487) (541) (503) (508) (475) (552) (472) (439) (471) (542) (486) (439) (440)
Costs of sales (1,289) (1,197) (1,393) (1,276) (1,214) (1,125) (1,356) (1,342) (1,150) (1,035) (1,137) (1,062) (1,019) (913) (1,127) (959) (852) (868) (1,156) (987) (929) (884)
Gross margin 1,339 1,192 1,455 1,280 1,189 1,046 1,351 1,031 990 857 1,183 1,045 952 860 1,146 909 766 787 1,220 1,007 931 773
Selling, general and administrative expenses (430) (397) (423) (380) (390) (368) (378) (378) (356) (338) (368) (351) (331) (303) (342) (313) (297) (341) (366) (359) (351) (327)
Research and development expenditures (220) (218) (218) (215) (215) (210) (203) (197) (191) (188) (190) (183) (181) (180) (182) (175) (161) (168) (183) (172) (170) (162)
Other charges (45) (58) (76) (46) (66) (69) (79) (83) (85) (92) (77) (60) (70) (79) (68) (69) (90) (19) (81) (63) (61) (55)
Operating earnings 644 519 738 639 518 399 691 373 358 239 548 451 370 298 554 352 218 259 590 413 349 229
Interest expense, net (69) (44) (52) (53) (57) (54) (54) (60) (56) (56) (54) (56) (44) (54) (52) (58) (58) (52) (55) (54) (56) (55)
Gain (loss) on sales of investments and businesses, net — — — (1) — 1 — 1 — 2 1 — — — (1) (1) — — 1 — 3 1
Other, net 5 (565) 23 7 26 12 26 19 (2) 34 23 10 14 45 22 (42) 16 17 (343) (11) (21) 10
Other expense (64) (609) (29) (47) (31) (41) (28) (40) (58) (20) (30) (46) (30) (9) (31) (101) (42) (35) (397) (65) (74) (44)
Net earnings (loss) before income taxes 580 (90) 709 592 487 358 663 333 300 219 518 405 340 289 523 251 176 224 193 348 275 185
Income tax (expense) benefit (135) 52 (112) (127) (114) (79) (73) (53) (71) 49 (115) (97) (46) (44) (110) (45) (40) (26) 50 (80) (67) (33)
Net earnings (loss) 445 (38) 597 465 373 279 590 280 229 268 403 308 294 245 413 206 136 198 243 268 208 152
Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests (2) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) — (1) (1) (1)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc. 443 (39) 596 464 371 278 589 279 228 267 401 307 293 244 412 205 135 197 243 267 207 151

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-30).


An analysis of the quarterly financial performance reveals a consistent upward trajectory in total net sales and operating profitability from early 2019 through late 2023, characterized by pronounced seasonal fluctuations. Revenue growth is driven by both product and service streams, though product sales exhibit higher volatility and a more aggressive growth curve.

Revenue Dynamics and Seasonality
Net sales show a recurring seasonal peak every fourth quarter, with the highest recorded quarterly revenue occurring in December 2023 at 2,848 million US$. While net sales from products fluctuate significantly—ranging from a low of 877 million US$ in June 2020 to a peak of 1,751 million US$ in December 2023—net sales from services demonstrate a steadier, more linear growth pattern, increasing from 712 million US$ in March 2019 to 1,097 million US$ by September 2023.
Gross Profitability and Margin Expansion
Gross margin has expanded in both absolute and percentage terms. Gross margin rose from 773 million US$ in March 2019 to a peak of 1,455 million US$ in December 2023. This indicates an improvement in the cost of sales relative to revenue, suggesting either price increases, a more favorable product mix, or improved manufacturing efficiencies.
Operating Expense Trends
Operating expenditures have been managed with relative stability. Selling, general, and administrative expenses remained largely range-bound between 300 million US$ and 430 million US$ over the period. Research and development expenditures show a gradual and consistent increase, rising from 162 million US$ in March 2019 to 220 million US$ by June 2024, reflecting a sustained investment in innovation.
Operating Earnings and Leverage
Operating earnings have scaled significantly, growing from 229 million US$ in March 2019 to 738 million US$ in December 2023. The growth in operating earnings has outpaced the growth in operating expenses, demonstrating positive operating leverage.
Net Income and Non-Operating Anomalies
While net earnings generally followed the growth of operating earnings, a significant anomaly occurred in the quarter ending March 30, 2024. Despite maintaining a strong operating profit of 519 million US$, the company reported a net loss of 38 million US$. This downturn was driven exclusively by a non-operating "Other expense" of 609 million US$, which offset the operational gains for that period.

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