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MSI vs VSAT
Side-by-side comparison of Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI) and ViaSat Inc. (VSAT): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both MSI and VSAT operate in Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment (Technology), so they compete in similar markets.
- MSI is the larger of the two at $67.59B, about 7.0x VSAT ($9.62B).
- Over the past year, MSI is down 0.4% and VSAT is up 366.9% - VSAT leads by 367.4 points.
- VSAT has been more active in the news (6 items in the past 4 weeks vs 3 for MSI).
- MSI has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 24 for VSAT).
- Company
- Motorola Solutions Inc.
- ViaSat Inc.
- Price
- $407.06-1.63%
- $70.39+0.69%
- Market cap
- $67.59B
- $9.62B
- 1M return
- -1.22%
- +0.34%
- 1Y return
- -0.44%
- +366.93%
- Industry
- Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
- Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
- Exchange
- NYSE
- NASDAQ
- IPO
- 1996
- News (4w)
- 3
- 6
- Recent ratings
- 25
- 24
Motorola Solutions Inc.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical communications and analytics in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Products and Systems Integration, and Services and Software. The Products and Systems Integration segment offers a portfolio of infrastructure, devices, accessories, and video security devices and infrastructure, as well as the implementation, optimization, and integration of systems, devices, software, and applications for government, public safety and first-responder agencies, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers. Its LMR and video security and analytics devices include two-way portable and vehicle-mounted radios, fixed and mobile video cameras, and accessories; radio network core and central processing software, base stations, consoles, and repeaters; and video analytics, network video management hardware and software, and access control solutions. The Services segment provides repair, technical support, and hardware maintenance services. This segment also offers monitoring, software updates, and cybersecurity services; and public safety and enterprise command center software, unified communications applications, and video software solutions. It serves for government, public safety, and commercial communication networks. The company was formerly known as Motorola, Inc. and changed its name to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in January 2011. Motorola Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
ViaSat Inc.
Viasat, Inc. provides broadband and communications products and services worldwide. The company's Satellite Services segment offers satellite-based fixed broadband services, including broadband internet access and voice over internet protocol services to consumers and businesses; in-flight entertainment, internet, and aviation software services to commercial airlines; community internet services; mobile broadband services, including satellite-based internet services to energy offshore vessels, cruise ships, consumer ferries, and yachts; and advanced software and communication infrastructure services, which include ultra-secure solutions IP connectivity, bandwidth-optimized over-the-top applications, industrial internet-of-things big data enablement, and industry-leading machine learning analytics. This segment provides broadband Internet services to approximately 590,000 subscribers. Its Commercial Networks segment offers fixed satellite communication systems comprising satellite network infrastructure and ground terminals; mobile broadband satellite communication systems; antenna systems for terrestrial and satellite applications, such as earth imaging, remote sensing, mobile satellite communication, Ka-band earth stations, and other multi-band antennas; design and technology services comprising analysis, design, and development of satellites and ground systems; application specific integrated circuit and monolithic microwave integrated circuit chips; and network function virtualization. Its Government Systems segment offers various mobile and fixed broadband modems, terminals, network access control systems, and antenna systems; cybersecurity and information assurance products and services; and tactical radio and information distribution systems to enable voice, and real-time collection and dissemination of video and data using secure, and jam-resistant transmission links. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
Latest MSI
- The Counter-Drone Technology Gap That Is Leaving Agencies Blind to the Fastest-Growing Threat
- Director Lashier Mark E was granted 66 units of Motorola Solutions, increasing direct ownership by 7% to 1,052 units (SEC Form 4)
- Motorola Solutions Expands Mission-Critical AI for 911 Emergency Response
- Motorola Solutions Reimagines Front-line Retail Worker Safety and Security with SafetyCam
- Motorola Solutions to Acquire D-Fend Solutions, an Industry Leader in Counter-Drone Systems
- Jason Winkler, Executive Vice President and CFO, Motorola Solutions, to Participate in the 2026 BofA Global Technology Conference
- Motorola Solutions Opens New AI and Resilience Software Hub in Boston, Massachusetts
- SEC Form 8-K filed by Motorola Solutions Inc.
- SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL Niewiara James A gifted 166 units of Motorola Solutions, decreasing direct ownership by 0.81% to 20,351 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Tucci Joseph M was granted 598 units of Motorola Solutions, increasing direct ownership by 5% to 13,762 units (SEC Form 4)
Latest VSAT
- Director Stenbit John P gifted 722 units of $.0001 par value common stock and received a gift of 722 units of $.0001 par value common stock, closing all direct ownership in the company (SEC Form 4)
- Director Stenbit John P exercised 1,250 units of $.0001 par value common stock at a strike of $37.43 and sold $46,881 worth of $.0001 par value common stock (528 units at $88.79) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan (SEC Form 4)
- SVP, Pres Commercial Palmer Benjamin Edward sold $213,096 worth of $.0001 par value common stock (2,400 units at $88.79) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 9% to 23,559 units (SEC Form 4)
- Oppenheimer initiated coverage on Viasat with a new price target
- The SpaceX IPO Put a Spotlight on Starlink -- and on the One Public Company Building a Rival Direct-to-Phone Network
- SVP, Chief Financial Officer Chase Garrett L. sold $249,646 worth of $.0001 par value common stock (4,000 units at $62.41) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 10% to 34,239 units (SEC Form 4)
- Viasat Selected by U.S. Space Force to Deliver Dual-Band Satellite System under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Program Swarm 1 Delivery Order
- Chairman and CEO Dankberg Mark D gifted 47,203 units of $.0001 par value common stock, received a gift of 47,203 units of $.0001 par value common stock, sold $25,903,224 worth of $.0001 par value common stock (400,000 units at $64.76) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, converted options into 102,506 units of $.0001 par value common stock and covered exercise/tax liability with 55,303 units of $.0001 par value common stock (SEC Form 4) (tax liability)
- SVP, Pres Commercial Palmer Benjamin Edward converted options into 14,583 units of $.0001 par value common stock and covered exercise/tax liability with 6,855 units of $.0001 par value common stock, increasing direct ownership by 42% to 25,959 units (SEC Form 4) (for withholding tax)
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government Miller Craig Andrew converted options into 21,574 units of $.0001 par value common stock and covered exercise/tax liability with 10,288 units of $.0001 par value common stock, increasing direct ownership by 50% to 33,813 units (SEC Form 4) to cover taxes