Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

Dividend Aristocrat

Last update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52

About Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), together with its subsidiaries, provides mobile connectivity solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, and the public sector in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India. It operates through Networks; Cloud Software and Services; Enterprise; and Other segments. The Networks segment offers hardware, software, and service offerings for intelligent, reliable and flexible 5G networks. This segment also provides energy-efficient RAN with an AI-native software architecture deployable on Ericsson silicon and third-party CPUs/GPUs; transport networks; and active/ passive antennas, as well as deployment and lifecycle management services. The Cloud Software and Services segment provides core networks, network management, business and operations support systems, and network operations delivered as managed services, including secure data and voice connectivity, service monetization and orchestration tools, and network management services. The Enterprise segment offers intelligent networking and advanced communications software solutions comprising global communications platform, wireless wide area networks (WWAN), and private 5G networks. The Other segment includes RedBee Media that prepares and distributes live and on-demand video services for broadcasters, sports leagues, and communications service providers. The company was formerly known as Allmanna Telefon AB LM Ericsson and changed its name to Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) in January 1926. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.69%

Annual Dividend

SEK 2.85

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

33.49%

FCF Payout Ratio

32.70%

Stock Price

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52-Week Range

— – —

Dividend Health Score

Very Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

ERIC.B.ST's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 33.5% earnings payout ratio and 32.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, ERIC.B.ST has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 14 of 14 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

33.5%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

32.7%Very Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

20.1%Very Safe

Interest Coverage

15.1xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

-1.3%Very Safe

Current Ratio

1.3xCaution

Debt-to-Equity

36.5Very Safe

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

28.2%Very Safe

Operating Margin

16.4%Safe

Gross Margin

47.2%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

Dividend Streak

11+ yrsVery Safe

5-Year Dividend CAGR

13.7%Very Safe

Earnings Stability

Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ERIC.B.ST annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ERIC.B.ST earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 1, 2026

Next Payment Date

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Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

4.46%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

13.70%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-1.75%

3-Year Total Growth

14.00%

5-Year Total Growth

90.00%

10-Year Total Growth

-16.18%

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

SEK 0.00

Annual Income

SEK 285.00

Quarterly Income

SEK 71.25

Monthly Income

SEK 23.75

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC.B.ST's current dividend yield?

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC.B.ST) currently has a dividend yield of 2.69%, based on a stock price of — and an annual dividend of SEK 2.85.

When is ERIC.B.ST's next dividend payment date?

ERIC.B.ST's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-01 and the next payment date is null. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does ERIC.B.ST pay in dividends per year?

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson paid SEK 2.85 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has ERIC.B.ST been increasing its dividend?

Yes, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson is a 1. Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 13.70%, a 3-year CAGR of 4.46%, and a 10-year CAGR of -1.75%.

Is ERIC.B.ST's dividend safe?

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has a payout ratio of 33.49%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 32.70%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is ERIC.B.ST's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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