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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson · Q4 2025 earnings

Q4 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Ericsson reported solid execution with positive net income and organic growth across all segments.

Ericsson delivered strong Q4 results with organic sales growth, particularly in Cloud Software and Services. Net income rose significantly year-over-year, supported by improved margins and lower operating expenses.

  • Net income reached SEK 8.6 billion, up from SEK 4.9 billion the previous year.
  • Cloud Software and Services segment achieved 12% organic sales growth.
  • Adjusted EBITA margin improved to 18.3%.
  • Free cash flow before M&A was SEK 14.9 billion.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$7.52B

Previous: $53.3B-85.9%
EPS (adj)

$0.28

Previous: $0.77-63.6%
Free Cash Flow

$1.62B

Previous: $3.7B-56.3%
Net Income

$934M

Previous: $2.6B-64.1%
Operating Income

$1.22B

Previous: $5.1B-76.2%
Gross Profit

$3.55B

Previous: $22.8B-84.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Ericsson · Revenue · Quarterly

$7.52B

Q4 2025-85.9%vs Q4 2024
Beat estimate in 1 of 1 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Ericsson expects the RAN market to remain flat in 2026, while targeting growth in mission critical and enterprise markets. The company plans to increase investments in defense and optimize costs to sustain margins and cash flow.

Tailwinds

  • RAN market expected to remain stable in 2026.
  • Enterprise and mission critical markets forecasted to grow.
  • Company to maintain strong R&D investments in AI-native networks.
  • Operational cost optimization will continue.
  • Board proposed dividend increase and SEK 15B share buyback.

Headwinds

  • Reduced network investments in key markets like India and Latin America.
  • IPR licensing revenue slightly declined YoY.
  • Enterprise segment continues to face profitability challenges.
  • Currency headwinds impacted gross income and margins.
  • Ongoing legal uncertainties and investigations remain unresolved.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 3 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2025

Historical avgQ4 2025

-3.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.2%

Avg return

30 days after

0%

0 / 3 earnings

Positive

-0.3%

Q4 2025

Best reaction

-7.9%

Q2 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2025-0.3%+3.9%+3.7%
Q2 2025-7.9%-4.8%-2.9%
Q4 2024-1.6%-0.2%+0.0%

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