Ericsson Q3 Sales Rise to SEK 59.5 Billion With 7% Organic Growth; Net Income SEK 5.8 Billion
STOCKHOLM — Ericsson (Nasdaq: ERIC) reported third-quarter 2026 results on October 15 via PR Newswire. Reported sales were SEK 59.5 billion, compared with SEK 56.2 billion a year earlier, up 6% on a reported basis and 7% organically, driven primarily by higher sales in Networks. Organic sales grew in three of four market areas.
Adjusted gross income increased to SEK 28.4 billion, with an adjusted gross margin of 47.7%, compared with 48.1% a year earlier. Adjusted EBITA was SEK 10.1 billion, a margin of 17.0%. Net income was SEK 5.8 billion and diluted earnings per share SEK 1.77, compared with net income of SEK 11.3 billion and EPS of SEK 3.33 a year earlier; the prior-year figures included a SEK 7.6 billion capital gain on the divestment of iconectiv (SEK 1.72 per share), and excluding that gain adjusted EBITA increased year over year. Free cash flow before M&A was SEK 4.9 billion, and the company repurchased SEK 4.8 billion of shares in the quarter.
President and CEO Per Narvinger said in the release that Ericsson delivered strong third-quarter results, supported by focused execution, the strength of its portfolio, and the trust customers place in the company. Ericsson also announced a simplification of its operating structure to strengthen customer focus and drive further efficiencies. The company said the RAN market is flat, geopolitical uncertainty remains elevated, and component costs are a headwind to gross margin next year.
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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