Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B (ERIC)
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$14.50
▲(19.24% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/21/26
The score is driven primarily by improved profitability, strong free cash flow quality, and manageable leverage, reinforced by constructive trend signals and a modest P/E. It is held back by declining revenue in 2025/TTM, historical volatility, and near-term risks from FX pressure, elevated restructuring costs, Enterprise segment losses, and potential H2 input-cost inflation.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation and earnings quality
FCF closely tracking net income at ~92–93% indicates high earnings quality and durable cash conversion. This supports recurring investment, working-capital needs, and capital return (dividend/buybacks) while providing a buffer through telecom capex cycles and operational volatility.
Negative Factors
Top-line weakness / negative revenue trend
Negative revenue growth across 2025 and TTM signals demand or pricing pressure that can persist across operator spending cycles. Slower top-line expansion limits operating leverage, makes margin targets harder to sustain, and increases reliance on buybacks and cost programs to support returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation and earnings quality
FCF closely tracking net income at ~92–93% indicates high earnings quality and durable cash conversion. This supports recurring investment, working-capital needs, and capital return (dividend/buybacks) while providing a buffer through telecom capex cycles and operational volatility.
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$42.97B
Dividend Yield2.51%
Average Volume (3M)10.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.2
Beta (1Y)0.55
Revenue Growth4.40%
EPS Growth1595.74%
CountryUS
Employees92,866
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryCommunication Equipment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.48
Shares Outstanding3,071,530,800
10 Day Avg. Volume10,476,068
30 Day Avg. Volume10,543,086
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 Cap8.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$10.60Price Target Upside-12.83% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.80B
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), together with its subsidiaries, provides communication infrastructure, services, and software solutions to the telecom and other sectors. It operates through four segments: Networks, Digital Services, Manage...
How the Company Makes Money
Ericsson primarily makes money by selling network infrastructure products, software, and services to mobile network operators and other communications service providers, with additional revenue from enterprise-focused connectivity solutions. Key r...
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 17, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| Next Earnings Date:Jul 14, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a constructive operational picture: healthy organic growth (6%), robust gross margins (group 48.1%, Networks 50.4%), improving software margins, strong cash generation (net cash SEK 68.1bn) and a sizable SEK 15bn buyback. These positives are tempered by material FX headwinds (reported sales down 10% and SEK 7.8bn FX impact), an unacceptable Enterprise loss (adjusted EBITA -SEK 1.4bn) and looming input cost pressure from semiconductors/memory that may hit in H2. Management emphasized supply‑chain resilience, margin levers (pricing, product substitution, service efficiencies) and ongoing cost programs, but some cost savings will show with a delay. Overall, operational momentum and financial flexibility outweigh the near‑term headwinds, though risks remain from currency, component inflation and elevated restructuring costs.Positive Updates
Strong Organic Revenue Growth
Net sales totaled SEK 49.3 billion with organic sales growth of 6% year‑on‑year, and all segments contributed to organic growth.
Negative Updates
Significant Currency Headwind
Reported sales fell 10% year‑on‑year mainly due to a negative currency effect of SEK 7.8 billion as the Swedish krona strengthened; currency also adversely impacted EBITA by SEK 2.2 billion and adjusted gross income by SEK 3.8 billion.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Organic Revenue Growth
Net sales totaled SEK 49.3 billion with organic sales growth of 6% year‑on‑year, and all segments contributed to organic growth.
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Company Guidance
Guidance: For Q2 Ericsson assumes no tariff changes and the exchange rates stated in the report; it expects Networks sales to be broadly in line with the company’s 3‑year average quarter‑on‑quarter seasonality while Cloud Software & Services sales should grow above that 3‑year average q/q, with Networks adjusted gross margin guided to 49–51%; restructuring charges for 2026 are expected to be elevated (a fairly large part already in Q1) and management flagged stronger‑than‑normal seasonality in Q2 as some deals were pushed from Q1, while reiterating long‑term targets of mid‑single‑digit revenue growth and EBITA margins of 15–18% (and commencing a SEK 15 billion share buyback).Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
64
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 229.49B | 222.48B | 259.37B | 249.80B | 274.27B | 244.54B |
| Gross Profit | 110.27B | 107.11B | 116.57B | 99.03B | 114.63B | 106.34B |
| EBITDA | 46.17B | 45.82B | 17.15B | -9.44B | 35.45B | 40.38B |
| Net Income | 24.78B | 26.72B | 20.93M | -25.08B | 18.91B | 23.89B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 288.79B | 279.23B | 298.01B | 309.89B | 348.07B | 306.94B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 62.74B | 56.64B | 56.50B | 44.74B | 46.19B | 66.85B |
| Total Debt | 39.07B | 46.04B | 45.59B | 54.28B | 41.43B | 41.05B |
| Total Liabilities | 186.22B | 168.96B | 204.91B | 212.56B | 217.30B | 200.05B |
| Stockholders Equity | 101.87B | 109.54B | 94.40B | 98.59B | 132.25B | 108.57B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 32.68B | 28.50B | 45.96B | 3.68B | 26.65B | 37.26B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 35.19B | 30.98B | 48.40B | 6.81B | 31.17B | 41.12B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -10.21B | -10.75B | -16.69B | -8.26B | -34.74B | -20.93B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -15.24B | -13.37B | -24.97B | 955.17M | -16.09B | -9.80B |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Technical Analysis
Positive
12.16
Price Trends
11.97
Positive
11.35
Positive
10.10
Positive
Market Momentum
0.40
Negative
61.69
Neutral
46.23
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ERIC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 12.16 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.65, above the 50-day MA of 11.97, and above the 200-day MA of 10.10, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.40 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.69 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 46.23 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ERIC.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Risk Analysis
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson disclosed 43 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $42.97B | 16.25 | 25.11% | 2.51% | 4.40% | 1595.74% | |
72 Outperform | $474.63B | 40.12 | 25.14% | 2.09% | 9.21% | 25.97% | |
70 Outperform | $66.94B | 32.65 | 90.39% | 1.18% | 8.32% | 2.54% | |
67 Neutral | $81.09B | 73.43 | 5.06% | 2.26% | 12.83% | 9.07% | |
67 Neutral | $57.11B | 41.94 | -0.64% | 2.17% | 15.04% | -108.60% | |
62 Neutral | $35.34B | 36.97 | 101.45% | 0.49% | 33.34% | 71.52% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Corporate Events
Ericsson Details SEK 71.5 Million Share Buybacks in Late May Under Ongoing SEK 15 Billion Program
Jun 1, 2026
During the week of May 25–29, 2026, Ericsson repurchased 585,379 of its own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a weighted average price of SEK 122.10, for a total consideration of about SEK 71.5 million. The buybacks are part of a previou...
Ericsson Appoints Nomination Committee for 2027 Annual General Meeting
May 29, 2026
On May 29, 2026, Ericsson announced the appointment of its Nomination Committee for the 2027 Annual General Meeting, formed in line with rules set by shareholders in 2012. The committee is composed of representatives from major Swedish institution...
Ericsson Buys Back 2.5 Million Shares Under SEK 15 Billion Program
May 26, 2026
During the week of May 18–22, 2026, Ericsson repurchased 2,523,000 of its own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a weighted average price of SEK 121.93, for a total consideration of about SEK 307.6 million. The buybacks were executed by G...
Ericsson Buys Back Over 1.1 Million Shares Under Ongoing SEK 15 Billion Program
May 18, 2026
During May 11–15, 2026, Ericsson repurchased 1,119,106 of its own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a weighted average price of SEK 116.99, for a total transaction value of about SEK 130.9 million. The trades were executed by Goldman Sac...
Ericsson to Sell Treasury Shares to Cover 2023 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Costs
May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, Ericsson announced it will use a shareholder‑approved mandate to transfer a portion of its series B shares tied to its long‑term variable compensation programs I and II 2023. The company’s annual general meeting ...
Ericsson Buys Back SEK 292 Million of Shares Under Ongoing Repurchase Program
May 11, 2026
During the week of May 4–8, 2026, Ericsson repurchased 2.65 million Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a weighted average price of SEK 110.19, for a total consideration of about SEK 292 million. The transactions were executed by Goldman S...
Ericsson Reports SEK 391 Million Share Buybacks as 2026–27 Program Ramps Up
May 4, 2026
During the period April 27–30, 2026, Ericsson repurchased 3,711,316 of its own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a weighted average price of SEK 105.50, for a total consideration of about SEK 391.5 million. These transactions form part o...
Ericsson Buys Back 2.4 Million Shares in April as Part of SEK 15 Billion Program
Apr 28, 2026
Between April 20 and April 24, 2026, Ericsson repurchased 2.4 million of its own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm under its previously announced share buyback program of up to SEK 15 billion, at a corrected average price of SEK 105.69 and a tota...
Ericsson Posts Q1 2026 Organic Growth but Profit Hit by Currency and Restructuring
Apr 17, 2026
On April 17, 2026, Ericsson reported first-quarter 2026 results showing 6% organic sales growth, led by its Networks segment and supported by a more balanced global footprint. At Mobile World Congress, the company unveiled AI-native radios, reinfo...
Ericsson Launches SEK 15 Billion Share Buyback to Optimize Capital Structure
Apr 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026, Ericsson’s Board of Directors approved the launch of a share buyback program for its ordinary Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm, using the authorization granted at the March 31, 2026 Annual General Meeting. The program, c...
Ericsson AGM Approves 2025 Accounts, SEK 3 Dividend and Expanded Long-Term Incentive Plans
Apr 1, 2026
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson held its Annual General Meeting on March 31, 2026, in Kista, Stockholm, where shareholders approved the 2025 income statements and balance sheets, discharged the board and CEO from liability, and confirmed Jan Carls...
Ericsson Files 2025 Form 20‑F Annual Report with U.S. SEC
Mar 13, 2026
On March 12, 2026, Ericsson filed its Annual Report on Form 20‑F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing, accessible via the company’s investor relations website and ava...
Ericsson Publishes 2025 Annual Report with ESRS-Compliant Sustainability Disclosure
Mar 4, 2026
On March 4, 2026, Ericsson published its Annual Report 2025, detailing the company’s financial results and sustainability performance for the year, along with its overarching strategy, governance framework, and remuneration policies for top ...
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