Ericsson Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Revenues

Ericsson (ERIC) reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with adjusted earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missing the same. The company reported a revenue improvement year over year, driven by strong demand in the Networks Segment. Higher IPR licensing revenues, cost optimization and a robust portfolio boosted the gross margin. A healthy increase in the free cash flow, backed by improvement in working capital, is a tailwind. However, weakness in the Middle East, Africa, South East ...