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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B (ERIC)
NASDAQ:ERIC
ERIC Stock Chart & Stats
$11.08
$0.06(0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.08
$0.06(0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.64 - $11.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.14M
Average Volume (3M)9.74M
Market Cap
$38.61B
Enterprise Value$350.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$56.64B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$46.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.4
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
Apr 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.28
Shares Outstanding3,071,530,800
10 Day Avg. Volume6,609,875
30 Day Avg. Volume9,737,855
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 Cap9.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.17
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.10Price Target Upside-17.87% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$25.65B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Margin ExpansionNine consecutive quarters of EBITA margin expansion to ~18% indicates structural improvements in cost base and operational execution. Durable margin gains increase earnings resilience through industry cycles, fund R&D and shareholder returns, and reduce dependence on top-line swings for profitability.
Strong Net Cash And Cash GenerationA SEK ~61B net cash position and consistent positive free cash flow provide durable financial flexibility. This supports large shareholder returns, buffers cyclical downturns, funds strategic investments or M&A, and reduces refinancing risk—strengthening long-term capital allocation options.
Market Position & Product TractionHigh-profile carrier wins, footholds in Japan and scale in fixed wireless access reflect leadership in 5G and differentiated product traction. Durable customer relationships and global scale reinforce Ericsson’s competitive moat and provide recurring revenue opportunities in mission‑critical and enterprise segments.
Bears Say
Flattish RAN Market OutlookA flat RAN market constrains core equipment demand and limits revenue growth opportunities over the next 12–24 months. Reliance on incremental share gains or diversification into software/services becomes essential, increasing execution risk and making topline recovery dependent on non‑RAN initiatives.
Elevated Restructuring Costs And Headcount CutsPlanned elevated restructuring and further headcount reductions will pressure near‑term profitability and create execution risk. While intended to improve structural margins, such programs can disrupt operations, slow delivery on growth projects, and risk loss of critical talent needed for tech leadership.
Material Currency HeadwindsLarge negative FX translation (~SEK 13.9B) injects volatility into reported revenue and margins, complicating performance assessment and planning. Persistent currency pressure can erode reported growth, compress margins and cash conversion, and reduce the predictability of capital allocation outcomes.
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 $6.64 and its highest was $11.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s market cap?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s market cap is $38.61B.
When is Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s upcoming earnings report date?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 17, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B’s earnings last quarter?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B released its earnings results on Jan 23, 2026. The company reported $0.285 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.192 by $0.093.
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 $0.101 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.51%. 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 0.12.
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 $0.285 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.192. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.873%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$9.10 (-17.87% Downside)
$9.10 (-17.87% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ERIC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Company Description
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B
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, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and Other. The Networks segment offers radio access network solutions for various network spectrum bands, including integrated high-performing hardware and software. This segment also provides integrated antenna and transport solutions; and a range of service portfolio covering network deployment and support. The Digital Services segment offers software-based solutions for business support systems, operational support systems, communication services, core networks, and cloud infrastructure. The Managed Services segment provides networks and IT managed, network design and optimization, and application development and maintenance services to telecom operators. The Emerging Business and Other segment includes emerging businesses comprising Internet of Things; iconectiv; Cradlepoint that offers wireless edge WAN 4G and 5G enterprise solutions; and Red Bee Media, MediaKind, and other new businesses. It operates in North America, Europe and Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, South East Asia, Oceania, India, North East Asia, and internationally. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
ERIC Company Deck
ERIC Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reported multiple clear operational and financial improvements: sustained margin expansion (nine consecutive quarters), strong adjusted gross margins (~48%), solid organic growth (Q4 organic +6%), improved segment profitability (notably Networks and Cloud Software & Services), a robust net cash position (>SEK 61B) and a sizeable shareholder distribution program (SEK 25B). These positives are tempered by meaningful currency headwinds that reduced reported sales (~‑5%), a year‑on‑year decline in cash flow versus a particularly strong 2024, a flattish RAN market outlook for 2026, elevated restructuring charges and some regional/segment softness (Northeast Asia, Latin America, Enterprise reporting affected by the iconectiv sale). Overall the company conveys disciplined execution, a constructive strategy for new growth areas (mission‑critical, 5G core, enterprise) and confidence in its balance sheet, while acknowledging near‑term headwinds and costs associated with restructuring and market uncertainty.View all ERIC earnings summariesERIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$9.10
▼(-17.87% Downside)
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3.19% Mutual Funds
1.29% Other Institutional Investors
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