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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR(ERIC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
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BUY for 9 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+4.98% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$11.18
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ERIC

10/30/2026: ERIC (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 9 days. Simulated Profits (4.98%). Updated daily EoD!

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR is a major global provider of telecommunications infrastructure, serving as a pillar for mobile network buildouts. The company leverages a strong patent portfolio and deep expertise in 5G to secure long-term operator relationships. Its current growth strategy focuses on expanding into enterprise wireless solutions and monetizing communication APIs through the Vonage platform. Key risks include intense competition, cyclical operator spending patterns, and the challenge of successfully integrating new enterprise acquisitions. It may suit dividend-focused or value-oriented investors, provided they can tolerate the cyclical nature of the telecommunications infrastructure sector and ongoing industry competitive pressures.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely dependent on the next cycle of network infrastructure and enterprise software adoption.
Momentum investorMixed fitStock performance often mirrors the cyclical sentiment of the broader telecommunications infrastructure sector.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuation multiples that appeal to investors looking for established, dividend-paying technology firms.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has established a history of returning capital to shareholders through regular dividends.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the sector's high cyclicality and geopolitical exposure introduce moderate risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe share price is subject to sector-wide sentiment shifts and changes in capital spending by major telecom clients.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing depends heavily on sustained earnings growth from new enterprise software segments.
Competition riskHighIntense pricing pressure from competitors like Nokia and Huawei limits pricing power in network equipment.
Business qualityMedium / highThe company maintains high-quality engineering assets and essential intellectual property in the networking field.
Dividend incomeMediumWhile consistent, dividends are subject to board approval and overall cash flow generation in cyclical downturns.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating acquisitions like Vonage and scaling new enterprise service lines remains a key operational hurdle.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 71.89%
Avg. Invested days 67
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ERIC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ERIC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+127591.7%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 12.8%) are partially offset by negative revenue growth (-14.2%), very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ERIC's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $28.5B (12.8% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ERIC's strongest growth driver at +127591.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-14.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-38.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 12.3% (soft) and 95.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 2.12%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 1.91%
PRIMECAP Management Company 1.28%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.47%
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership 0.47%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ERIC generates approximately $481 of gross profit, $138 of operating income, and $128 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.03%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ERIC has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 36.23B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 18.03
1Y Target Price 9.52
Price to earnings Ratio 18.03
1Y Target Price 9.52
Volume (30-day avg) 11.0M shares
Beta 0.51
52 Weeks Range 8.92 - 13.54
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.92 - 13.54
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.62

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
NetworksRadio access, transport, and core network hardware and software for telecom operators.This is the core business that builds the hardware that powers mobile networks.
Cloud Software and ServicesSupport systems for network operations and cloud-native solutions.This segment provides the 'brain' and management software for running modern telecom networks.
Enterprise WirelessPrivate networks and CPaaS platforms via Vonage.This is the growth segment helping businesses use advanced wireless connectivity.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-15
When Before Market
Estimate 0.14
Actual 0.18

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.36%
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.07%
Return on Equity (TTM) 18.09%

Valuation

Trailing PE 18.03
Forward PE 16.95
Enterprise Value 34.35B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.59
Enterprise Value 34.35B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.59
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.21
Shares Outstanding 2.98B
Shares Floating 2.83B
Shares Outstanding 2.98B
Shares Floating 2.83B
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 12.3

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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