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ERIC Stock Chart & Stats
$10.08
$0.33(3.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$10.08
$0.33(3.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.04 - $13.77
Previous Close$9.67
Volume12.99M
Average Volume (3M)9.09M
Market Cap
$35.58B
Enterprise Value$28.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$53.97B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$39.38B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.1
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2027EPS Estimate
0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.39
Shares Outstanding3,071,530,800
10 Day Avg. Volume13,032,843
30 Day Avg. Volume9,091,386
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)1.33
P/FCF Ratio10.41
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.81
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.13
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.60Price Target Upside-4.76% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)$22.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And Manageable LeverageEricsson converts earnings into substantial cash, supporting investment, debt management and shareholder returns. Its manageable leverage adds financial flexibility, while the high free-cash-flow conversion indicates that the recent profitability recovery is backed by cash rather than accounting gains alone.
Networks Growth And Resilient MarginsNetworks remains Ericsson’s core earnings engine, combining growth with strong profitability. Higher sales and resilient margins suggest customer demand, portfolio strength and operating leverage can support earnings durability even as operators manage investment cycles and component-cost pressure.
AI-enabled Network DifferentiationCommercial deployment of AI-enabled functionality provides Ericsson with a tangible technology differentiator beyond conventional network equipment. Improving spectrum efficiency can create customer value and support future software upselling, while deployment at scale strengthens evidence of product adoption.
Bears Say
Flat RAN Market Limits Structural GrowthRAN is central to Ericsson’s business, so a broadly flat market can constrain volume growth and intensify competition for customer awards. This places greater reliance on market share gains, modernization, software and adjacent offerings to sustain expansion over coming quarters.
Component Costs Threaten Future MarginsRising component costs can pressure gross margins before price increases and portfolio actions fully take effect. Because customer and supplier contracts are multiyear, Ericsson may face a prolonged earnings headwind, with management warning that 2027 could be a transition year.
Enterprise Profitability Remains UnresolvedEnterprise connectivity offers strategic growth potential, but continued losses show that the segment has not yet achieved sufficient scale or cost efficiency. Further restructuring and cost-base action may be needed, diverting management attention and delaying meaningful contribution to group earnings.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson News
ERIC FAQ
What was Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s price range in the past 12 months?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B lowest stock price was $9.04 and its highest was $13.77 in the past 12 months.
What is Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s market cap?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s market cap is $35.58B.
When is Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s upcoming earnings report date?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2027 which is in 96 days.
How were Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s earnings last quarter?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B released its earnings results on Oct 15, 2026. The company reported $0.178 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.145 by $0.033.
Is Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B pay dividends?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.95%. See more information on Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B dividends here
What is Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s EPS estimate?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s EPS estimate is 0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B have?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B has 3,071,530,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B reported an EPS of $0.178 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.145. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.795%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ERIC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$9.60 (-4.76% Downside)
$9.60 (-4.76% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
ERIC Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.10%
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Company Description
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), along with its various subsidiaries, operates as a global supplier of communication infrastructure, software, and service solutions, primarily serving the telecommunications industry and other diverse sectors. The company's business is organized into four distinct segments: Networks, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and Other. The Networks division focuses on delivering cutting-edge radio access network (RAN) solutions for a wide array of network spectrums, encompassing robust integrated hardware and software, complete antenna and transport systems, and a full spectrum of services for network setup and ongoing maintenance. Digital Services provides advanced software-driven solutions for critical functions like business support systems (BSS), operational support systems (OSS), communication platforms, core network architecture, and cloud infrastructure. The Managed Services segment offers telecom operators an extensive range of provisions, including comprehensive network and IT management, network design and optimization, and application development and maintenance. Finally, the Emerging Business and Other segment encompasses innovative ventures such as Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, iconectiv, Cradlepoint (known for its wireless edge WAN 4G and 5G enterprise solutions), Red Bee Media, MediaKind, and other developing enterprises. Established in 1876 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson maintains a substantial worldwide footprint, with operations spanning North America, Europe and Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania, India, Northeast Asia, and numerous other international markets.
ERIC Company Deck
ERIC Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive, supported by 7% organic sales growth, growth across nearly all segments, a 17% EBITA margin, strong Networks performance, improving operating expenses, solid cash generation and progress in AI-enabled products. However, management highlighted a broadly flat RAN market, rising component costs, a likely 2027 transition-year impact, negative Enterprise EBITA, elevated restructuring charges and macroeconomic uncertainty. The number and strength of the reported achievements outweighed the challenges.View all ERIC earnings summariesERIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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3.26% Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
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