The message from the 1Q07 results from Motorola (MOT) could be that the worst is over. However, you can also draw the conclusion that earnings power in 2008 remains uncertain. Put these together and the shares should not react too much to the latest news. EPS of 2 cents matched consensus and were at the […]
I know tech is very weak today so it might not make sense to read too much into it but Motorola (MOT) is giving up its Friday gains pretty quickly today. I still think the bearish view presented in my earnings coverage is the right call, especially for the first half of 2007. Friday’s rebound […]
Motorola (MOT) reported 4Q earnings in line with its recently lowered forecast. Key to the stock performance over the next six months is the 2007 outlook and unfortunately it is hard to get a read on this off the earnings conference call. MOT has a second two hour call scheduled for later this morning to […]
There won’t be much fresh news when Motorola (MOT) reports its 4Q06 tomorrow morning. The preannouncement the first week of January has already delivered the bad news. All eyes will be on guidance and commentary about the outlook. MOT shares have collapsed from $26 in mid-October to recent trading levels near $18. The decline was […]
Although all client holdings of MOT were sold a few months ago, I am posting the latest earnings summary on the main page as the latest quarter highlights some of the reason why I sold the stock There was some good and bad in the Motorola (MOT) earnings report but the bottom line is that […]
After much gut-wrenching action and analysis, I decided to take profits on Motorola (MOT) after owning it in most client accounts for almost two years. The stock has rebounded from $19 to over $23 since the company reported its excellent second-quarter results and raised guidance. I still think that MOT is back, and the Street […]
Apparently, Motorola (MOT) believes its stock price is too cheap. The company just announced that it will complete its prior $4 billion, three year repurchase plan 2 years ahead of schedule by immediately buying $1.2 billion in shares. Additionally, a new $4.5 billion, 3 year repurchase has been approved by the Board. According to the […]
Beat and raise. That is what investors have demanded from MOT to reward the stock. Last night’s earnings report did the trick. EPS of 34 cents were better than 31 cents expected. Revenues of $10.9 billion were $600 million ahead of estimates. Handset shipments of 51.9 million easily beat the 48 million target and the […]
Motorola (MOT) reports after the close on Wednesday, July 19th. Despite weak stock price performance and negative datapoints from the supply chain, analysts expect MOT to post a good 2Q. In fact, recent analyst commentary has had an improving tone as it relates to the quarter. This is probably because other handset vendors have reported […]
I didn’t like what I read in Motorola’s press release or heard on the conference call. I am now looking for an exit price. However, I think the decline so far today is too severe relative to my concerns and to my view of the Street’s analysis of the quarter. Consequently, I plan to sit […]
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