Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) Stock Price & Analysis
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) closed at USD 10.71 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 11.80% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 9.58; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 10.18–10.73 on volume of 41,035,194 shares. Market capitalization is $34.76B, with a 52-week range of USD 9.04–13.77 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
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Key facts (ERIC)
- Analysts: Sell (mean 3.86 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 9.13 (range 8–10.4).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +16.6% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +6.5% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-15, EPS estimate USD 0.19, revenue estimate $67.9B.
Analysts (ERIC)
Consensus Sell (mean 3.86 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 9.13 (low 8, high 10.4).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $11.4 → $10.2 |
| 2026-09-22 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight → Underweight | $11 → $9 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ERIC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +16.6% | +6.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +16.6% | +1.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 36.0% | 35.0% |
| Max drawdown | -32.3% (Jun 2026→Sep 2026) | -61.9% (Jan 2022→Oct 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC)
| Price | USD 10.71 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 11.80% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.58 |
| Open | USD 10.65 |
| Day Range | USD 10.18 – 10.73 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 9.04 – 13.77 |
| Volume | 41,035,194 shares |
| Market Cap | $34.76B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (ERIC)
Nexqual's technical model rates ERIC "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 69.9 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 9.91) |
| MACD | -0.02 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ERIC)
Wall Street analysts rate ERIC "Sell" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 9.13 (range USD 8–10.4), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 9.13 |
| High Target | USD 10.4 |
| Low Target | USD 8 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 3 / 4 |
Earnings (ERIC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-15 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.19 |
| Revenue Estimate | $67.87B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.14 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.14 vs est 0.11 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.11 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.31 vs est 0.25 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ERIC)
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -6.10% |
|---|---|
| Gross Margin | +48.13% |
| Operating Margin | +0.00% |
| Profit Margin | +10.83% |
| ROE | +26.08% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.38 |
| Current Ratio | 1.12 |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ERIC)
Nexqual rates Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 48%, operating 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — Debt/Equity 0.4x |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 26%, ROA 6.9% |
Ownership (ERIC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +12.24% |
| Shares Outstanding | 2.98B |
| Float | 2.88B |
| Short % of Float | +2.50% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Leadership (ERIC)
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) is led by Per Narvinger (age 51), CEO & President, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| CEO & President | Per Narvinger (age 51) |
|---|---|
| Senior VP, Head of Group Function Finance & CFO | Lars Sandstrom M.Sc. (age 53) |
| Senior VP, COO and Head of Group Function & Group Support | Chris Houghton (age 59) |
| Senior VP, CTO & Head of Group Function Technology | Erik Ekudden (age 57) |
Major Backers & Investors (ERIC)
Notable institutional backers of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) include Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, Primecap Management Company, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC | 2.32% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 1.99% |
| Primecap Management Company | 1.34% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 0.49% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.49% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.42% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.26% |
| UBS Group AG | 0.2% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
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