VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

NO ADVICE

Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. vs Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

LHX · NYSE

Market cap (USD)$55.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorIndustrials
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
72/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

Full stock profile

Dive deeper into L3Harris Technologies, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.

View LHX analysis

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

MSI · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$63.5B
Gross margin (TTM)51%
Operating margin (TTM)25.4%
Net margin (TTM)18.7%
SectorTechnology
IndustryCommunication Equipment
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
68/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

Full stock profile

Dive deeper into Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.

View MSI analysis

Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for Motorola Solutions, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. has 4 segments (31.9% in Space & Airborne Systems); Motorola Solutions, Inc. has 3 segments (74.9% in LMR Communications).
  • Moat breadth: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Motorola Solutions, Inc. has 10 across 3.

Primary market context

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Space & Airborne Systems

Market

Defense & intelligence space and airborne mission systems (payloads, sensors, avionics, mission networks)

Geography

Global (U.S.-centric demand)

Customer

Government defense/intelligence agencies, prime contractors, and allied governments

Role

Prime contractor / subsystem integrator

Revenue share

31.9%

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

LMR Communications

Market

Mission-critical land mobile radio (LMR) devices, infrastructure, and managed/support services

Geography

Global

Customer

Public safety agencies and mission-critical enterprises

Role

OEM + systems integrator + service provider

Revenue share

74.9%

Side-by-side metrics

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
LHX - NYSE
MSI - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$55.9B
$63.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
51%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
25.4%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
18.7%
Sector
Industrials
Technology
Industry
n/a
Communication Equipment
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Space & Airborne Systems
LMR Communications
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
72 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Demand, Supply
Legal, Demand, Network
Last update
2026-01-02
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Government Contracting RelationshipsDesign In QualificationSwitching Costs General

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. strengths

Compliance AdvantageCapex Knowhow ScaleProcurement InertiaCapacity MoatKeystone Component

Motorola Solutions, Inc. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsEcosystem ComplementsBrand TrustData Workflow LockinInteroperability HubSuite Bundling

Segment mix

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Space & Airborne Systems

Oligopoly

31.9%

Integrated Mission Systems

Oligopoly

31.8%

Communication Systems

Oligopoly

25.4%

Aerojet Rocketdyne

Duopoly

10.9%

Motorola Solutions, Inc. segments

Full profile >

LMR Communications

Oligopoly

74.9%

Video Security & Access Control

Competitive

17.7%

Command Center Software

Competitive

7.4%

Want the full wide moat stocks list?

Browse the full ranking of wide moat stocks, updated with moat scores and segment context.

View the moat stocks list

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.