Ericsson reports Q3 profit drop while Ericsson stock costs EUR 9.43

Published on 10/16/2026 at 09:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Ericsson's Q3 net income fell to SEK 5.80 billion from SEK 11.30 billion. Ericsson stock costs EUR 9.43 on October 16, 2026.

Quarterly performance and valuation

Ericsson reported SEK 59.48 billion in third-quarter sales on October 15, 2026.
Adjusted EBITA margin was 17.00 percent in the third quarter of 2026.
Ericsson stock traded at EUR 9.43 at 9:38 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026.

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Ericsson (ISIN SE0000108656) reported third-quarter sales of SEK 59.48 billion on October 15, 2026, up from SEK 56.24 billion a year earlier, while net income fell to SEK 5.80 billion from SEK 11.30 billion. The company's adjusted operating profit before interest, taxes and amortization beat the market forecast, but management warned that component costs will pressure margins next year, as Reuters reported on October 15, 2026.

Q3 sales rose to SEK 59.48 billion

According to Ericsson on October 15, 2026, reported sales increased 5.76 percent year over year to SEK 59.48 billion in the third quarter. Organic sales grew 7.00 percent, with Networks providing the main contribution and organic growth recorded in three of four market areas.

The profit comparison was weaker because the prior-year quarter included a SEK 7.60 billion capital gain from a divestment. Reported diluted earnings per share declined to SEK 1.77 from SEK 3.33, while free cash flow before mergers and acquisitions was SEK 4.90 billion compared with SEK 6.63 billion in the prior-year quarter.

What does the profit mix show?

The operating result held up better than the headline net income figure. Adjusted EBITA was SEK 10.12 billion in the third quarter, down from SEK 15.82 billion, while the adjusted EBITA margin was 17.00 percent versus 28.10 percent. Reuters said the result exceeded a mean forecast of SEK 7.87 billion and the margin forecast of 14.20 percent on October 15, 2026.

Ericsson said component costs rose and that the radio access network market was flat. The company also reported adjusted gross margin of 47.70 percent, compared with 48.10 percent a year earlier, showing that cost pressure was already visible in the quarter. A Yahoo Finance market page identifies the US-listed instrument as Nasdaq ticker ERIC in its October 15, 2026 market summary.

Stock price during regular trading

For investors, the key tension is clear: Networks demand supported sales growth, while the margin outlook points to a tougher cost environment. Ericsson also reported SEK 4.80 billion in share repurchases during the third quarter, adding a capital-return element to the results.

Ericsson was trading at EUR 9.43 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026 at 9:38 a.m. CEST. The quote reflects regular trading in the German morning session.

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