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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)10.51M
Market Cap
$35.28B
Enterprise Value$28.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$58.78B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$45.33B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.0
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2027EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.80
Shares Outstanding3,071,530,800
10 Day Avg. Volume15,878,909
30 Day Avg. Volume10,507,964
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/Revenue0.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.78
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.60Price Target Upside-4.76% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Networks Growth And Margin StrengthNetworks is Ericsson’s core earnings engine, combining strong sales growth with a 23.1% adjusted EBITA margin. This performance indicates operating leverage, customer demand for modernization and mission-critical deployments, and meaningful resilience in the principal business over coming quarters.
Strong Cash Generation And Net CashStrong cash conversion and SEK 60.7 billion of net cash provide financial flexibility to fund research, restructuring, customer commitments and shareholder returns. Cash flow to sales remains within the company’s 9%–12% target, supporting resilience through telecom investment cycles.
Commercial AI DifferentiationCommercial deployment of AI-native functionality gives Ericsson a demonstrated technology differentiator rather than only a prospective product opportunity. Improving spectrum efficiency can support customer value, future upselling and Ericsson’s positioning as networks evolve toward AI-enabled connectivity.
Bears Say
Flat RAN Market Limits GrowthA broadly flat RAN market constrains the volume opportunity in Ericsson’s largest business and increases reliance on market share gains, modernization, mix and pricing. This can make sustained revenue expansion harder even when execution and customer demand remain solid.
Component-cost And Pass-through PressureRising component costs can pressure gross margins before Ericsson’s commercial actions take effect. Because multiyear contracts delay price pass-through, the company faces a durable transition risk in which margin protection depends on successful pricing, portfolio changes and efficiency measures.
Enterprise Profitability Remains WeakNegative Enterprise EBITA shows that Ericsson’s expansion beyond service-provider networks is not yet delivering consistent profits. Continued efficiency work, including a faster cost reset at Vonage, may be required before enterprise connectivity becomes a dependable contributor 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 $35.28B.
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 89 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 2.92%. 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 0.26.
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 56%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.80%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.60%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
0:00 / 0:00
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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0.05% Other Institutional Investors
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