# Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC)

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**Price:** USD 10.71 (+11.80% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 9.58 · day 10.18–10.73 · 52w 9.04–13.77 · market cap $34.8B · NMS

## Key facts
- 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
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)
|  | 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) |

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## More
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