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Ericsson LM Telephone (ERIC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
6-K filed Oct 15, 2026
Ericsson LM Telephone (ERIC) reported revenue of $59.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 6.1%, net earnings $5.8B (9.7% of revenue).
Ericsson LM Telephone, Q3 2026: revenue $59.5B (+6% year over year), operating margin 6.1%, net earnings $5.8B, operating cash flow $6.5B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $59.5B | — | +6% |
| Operating profit | $3.6B | — | -52% |
| Net earnings | $5.8B | — | -48% |
| Operating cash flow | $6.5B | — | -19% |
What changed
Revenue was SEK 59.5B in Q3 2026, up 6% year over year. Americas was the largest line at 33% of revenue. South East Asia, Oceania and India added SEK 1.7B year over year (up 24%), 52% of the total change.
Operating profit was SEK 3.6B, a 6.1% margin (down 7.5 points year over year). Operating profit fell SEK 4.0B even though revenue rose SEK 3.2B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 15% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+64%). Net earnings were SEK 5.8B, down 48% year over year. The effective tax rate was -59.3%.
Operating cash flow was SEK 6.5B (down 19% year over year), 112% of net earnings. Working capital and other items added SEK 0.67B.
Questions
What was Ericsson LM Telephone's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Ericsson LM Telephone (ERIC) reported revenue of $59.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier.
Was Ericsson LM Telephone profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $3.6B (6.1% of revenue) and net earnings $5.8B.