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General analysis — not personal advice.
Keep only a core position if you have a long horizon, but consider trimming an additional 10–20% into strength/bounces until there are clearer signs of order stabilization and that pricing/redesign actions can offset component costs. For new/add positions: wait for confirmation in Q3 (Oct 15) or clearer guidance on margin impact and Enterprise turnaround/divestment actions.
Q2 report's weaker organic growth and warning for AI-related component cost inflation have increased uncertainty around margins and growth, supporting the reduce signal despite strong cash and buybacks.
Sentiment remains subdued after the Q2 report where weaker organic growth and component cost risks outweigh positive partnerships and buybacks.
SELL is the call. Negative is the market mood. High risk means a lot can go wrong.
Latest change
- 15 Jul 2026 — Adjusted EBITA beat expectations but revenue fell about 6% YoY and missed consensus. The company warned of AI-driven component cost inflation that could pressure margins in H2 2026 and into 2027.
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Show all changes (8) — follow the company freeBull case
Aggressive buybacks and strong gross margins provide support even if growth is weak.
Bear case
Risk of continued margin pressure from component costs and uncertainty around Vonage growth remains.
Why this signal
Q2 report's weaker organic growth and warning for AI-related component cost inflation have increased uncertainty around margins and growth, supporting the reduce signal despite strong cash and buybacks.
Recent news
Ericsson has signed new agreements with stc group and Mobily in Saudi Arabia as well as with Nex-Tech Wireless in the US for 5G SA and rural networks. The buyback program continues with multiple transactions in August and September under the SEK 15 bn framework.