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Ericsson Stock Jumps 7% After Q3 Earnings Beat
Why did Ericsson stock jump 7%?
Ericsson (ERIC-B.ST) stock rose 6.8% to SEK 103.70 on Thursday after a Q3 earnings beat, with sales of SEK 59.5B topping forecasts on strong mobile network demand.
Key numbers
| Net sales | SEK 59.5B+5.8% YoY (+7% organic) |
|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITA (core profit) | SEK 10.1Bvs SEK 7.9B forecast; -36% YoY |
| Ericsson B shares, Stockholm | SEK 103.70+6.8% on the day |
| US-listed shares (ERIC) | $10.71+8.2% close; peak +11.3%; some outlets cite 12% |
| Share buybacks in Q3 | SEK 4.8Bper company release; one outlet says SEK 4.5B |
What happened
Ericsson (ERIC-B.ST) stock rose 6.8% to SEK 103.70 on Thursday after a Q3 earnings beat, with sales of SEK 59.5B topping forecasts on strong mobile network demand. Ericsson, which makes equipment for mobile networks, reported sales up from SEK 56.2B a year ago, led by Japan, India and the Middle East. Profit before some costs (adjusted EBITA) was SEK 10.1B, above the SEK 7.9B analysts expected but below last year's SEK 15.8B. Shares jumped as much as 11% early in the day before settling lower. Ericsson also spent SEK 4.8B buying back its own shares.
Why it matters
Ericsson is one of the world's biggest makers of mobile network equipment, so its results show how much phone companies are spending on their networks. Management said the market for radio equipment (RAN) is flat. It also said pricier parts, such as memory chips in short supply because of AI demand, will squeeze profit margins in 2027. That means this quarter's good news may be harder to repeat next year.
Who this affects
- MarketbullishMedium impact
- Investors in telecom stocks cheered the surprise earnings beat.
- CompanymixedMedium impact
- Shareholders gain now, but 2027 margins face pressure.
- CompetitorsmixedLow impact
- Rivals like Nokia face the same flat market and costs.
- IndustrymixedMedium impact
- Carriers may pay more as equipment makers raise prices.
Ericsson vs Nokia, ZTE
| EricssonERIC-B.ST | SEK 339B | +6.8% | 17.7x |
|---|---|---|---|
| NokiaNOK:NYSE | $53.6B | +1.8% | 22.0x |
| ZTE0763.HK | — | -3.8% | 21.1x |
As of 2026-10-15
How we got here
Ericsson warns rising memory chip costs, driven by AI demand, will pressure profit
Ericsson reports Q3 sales of SEK 59.5B and adjusted EBITA of SEK 10.1B
Shares jump as much as 11% in Stockholm, the biggest gain since January 23
What to watch
- Whether rising component costs show up in Ericsson's gross margin in coming quartersQ4 2026
- How fast price increases flow through Ericsson's multiyear customer contracts2027
- Whether the RAN market stays flat through the year2027
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