Operating Expenses

SG&A

Motorola Solutions, Inc. SG&A increased by 2.9% to $499.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.7%, from $486.00M to $499.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 8.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Increases may indicate aggressive marketing or expansion, while decreases often reflect cost-cutting measures or improved corporate efficiency.

Detailed definition

The sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company. This inclu...

Peer comparison

Used to assess the 'leaness' of a company's corporate structure relative to its peers.

Metric ID: is_selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$331.00M$351.00M$368.00M$338.00M$356.00M$378.00M$378.00M$368.00M$390.00M$380.00M$423.00M$397.00M$430.00M$439.00M$486.00M$436.00M$450.00M$485.00M$499.00M
QoQ Change+6.0%+4.8%-8.2%+5.3%+6.2%+0.0%-2.6%+6.0%-2.6%+11.3%-6.1%+8.3%+2.1%+10.7%-10.3%+3.2%+7.8%+2.9%
YoY Change+7.6%+7.7%+2.7%+8.9%+9.6%+0.5%+11.9%+7.9%+10.3%+15.5%+14.9%+9.8%+4.7%+10.5%+2.7%
Range$331.00M$499.00M
CAGR+9.6%
Avg YoY Growth+8.3%
Median YoY Growth+8.9%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Products and Systems Integration$341.00M$355.00M$384.00M$398.00M
Software and Services$95.00M$95.00M$101.00M$101.00M
Total$436.00M$450.00M$485.00M$499.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) reported sg&a of $499.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a changed year-over-year?
Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a increased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $486.00M to $499.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.35B to $1.87B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.