Ericsson Reports Q4 Revenue Growth, Expects Flat RAN Market in 2026
Ericsson reported a 6% year-over-year increase in Q4 sales, totaling SEK 69.3 billion ($7.68 billion), contributing to a full-year revenue of SEK 236.7 billion ($26.2 billion). While growth was seen in various regions, CEO Börje Ekholm noted that the RAN market is expected to remain flat in 2026, with a focus on growth in mission-critical and enterprise sectors. The company also plans further workforce reductions, having cut 5,000 jobs in the past year, and announced an additional 1,600 cuts in Sweden.
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Ericsson reported a 6% year-over-year increase in Q4 sales, totaling SEK 69.3 billion ($7.68 billion), contributing to a full-year revenue of SEK 236.7 billion ($26.2 billion). Growth was noted in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, South East Asia, Oceania, and India, while North East Asia saw a decline.
CEO Börje Ekholm indicated that the RAN market will remain flat in 2026, but growth is expected in mission-critical and enterprise sectors. The company plans to increase its defense sector investments and continue reducing its workforce, having cut 5,000 jobs in the past year and announcing 1,600 additional cuts in Sweden.
Net income rose to $910 million (SEK 8.6 billion), up from $545.4 million (SEK 4.9 billion) a year prior, attributed to lower administrative and R&D expenses. Ericsson shares increased 9.34% to $10.47 following the earnings report.
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