Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC)

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) is up 16.3% since the beginning of the year. At $11 per share, ERIC is trading 19.7% below its 52-week high of $14. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ERIC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,056.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) has returned 16.25% so far this year and 37.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ERIC has returned 7.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.91% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 1989, ERIC's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +119.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2002 at -50.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, ERIC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 14, 2025 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst single day was Aug 9, 2002 at -30.4%.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) has an annualized alpha of 2.20%, beta of 1.34, and R2 of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 1989.

• This stock participated in 145.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 137.34% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ERIC ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) provided a 2.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ). The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ). A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) was 98.59%, occurring on Sep 30, 2002. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) drawdown is 84.25%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.