ERICEricsson shows a strong fundamental profile with significant thematic alignment in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Recent performance has been mixed, and technicals indicate potential for short-term volatility.
Ericsson is well-positioned within the telecommunications infrastructure and enterprise connectivity themes, benefiting from global 5G rollouts, IoT expansion, and private cellular network growth.
Ericsson demonstrates robust revenue generation and a solid balance sheet, though profitability has been volatile with recent net losses impacting its margin profile. Its debt levels are manageable.
Ericsson's stock is showing mixed technical signals. While it has demonstrated strength relative to its 52-week range, current indicators suggest potential for downward pressure or consolidation.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 5G Infrastructure Rollout | 95 |
| Enterprise Digital Transformation | 88 |
| IoT and Connected Devices | 80 |
| Cloud and Software Services | 82 |
| Competition & Market Dynamics | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 75 |
| Profitability | 40 |
| Growth | 45 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 95 |
| Dividend Yield | 30 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 50 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 50 |
Strong Cash Position
The company's cash and cash equivalents stood at $43.885 billion as of Q4 2024, providing ample liquidity and financial flexibility.
Positive Free Cash Flow Generation
The company generated $42.621 billion in free cash flow in the trailing twelve months (TTM), indicating robust cash-generating capabilities after capital expenditures.
Significant Loss in Prior Year
The company reported a substantial net loss of $26.446 billion in Q4 2023, indicating significant profitability challenges in the recent past.
Volatile EPS Trends
Earnings Per Share (EPS) have been inconsistent, with a significant negative surprise of -600.66% in Q3 2024 and mixed performance in earlier quarters.
March 2025
27
Ex-Dividend Date
April 2025
9
Next Dividend Date
October 2025
14
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.12
A: $0.12
L: $0.12
H: 60.45B
A: 57.44B
L: 55.71B
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), together with its subsidiaries, provides mobile connectivity solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, and the public sector. It operates through Networks; Cloud Software and Services; Enterprise; and Other segments. The Networks segment offers hardware and software solutions, and related service offerings. This segment also provides radio access network (RAN) products consists of antennas, radios, baseband (RAN compute), and RAN software; RAN compute indoor and outdoor units supporting macro and micro sites; transport solutions; active and passive antennas, as well as antenna line devices, system accessories, and feeder system; and customer support, network tuning, and intelligent deployment services. The Cloud Software and Services segment provides core networks, business and operational support systems, network management and cognitive network solutions, and managed network services. The Enterprise segment offers global communications platform; wireless connectivity for vehicles, remote locations, and IoT applications and devices; and private cellular networks. The Other segment includes RedBee Media that prepares and distributes live and on-demand video services for broadcasters, sports leagues, and communications service providers. It has operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India. The company was formerly known as Allmanna Telefon AB LM Ericsson and changed its name to Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) in January 1926. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
7.92 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for ERIC have a max estimate of 9.75 and a min estimate of 5.80.