STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --
Strategic highlights -- Robust execution reflecting a more balanced global footprint
-- Strong organic sales growth of 6%*, led by Networks, as customer demand
broadened across regions.
-- AI native radios announced at Mobile World Congress, extending technology
leadership.
-- Share buyback program up to SEK 15 b. approved and expected to commence
on April 23, 2026.
Financial highlights -- Solid financial performance with broad-based contribution
-- Reported sales were SEK 49.3 (55.0) b. Organic* sales increased by 6%*
YoY, with organic growth in all segments.
-- Adjusted1 gross income decreased to SEK 23.7 (26.7) b., reflecting
currency headwinds. Reported gross income was SEK 23.3 (26.5) b.
-- Adjusted1 gross margin was 48.1% (48.5%). Cloud Software and Services
gross margin increased, while Networks margin decreased slightly.
Reported gross margin was 47.2% (48.2%).
-- Adjusted1 EBITA was SEK 5.6 (6.9) b., with a 11.3% (12.6%) margin, mainly
reflecting currency headwinds. EBITA was SEK 1.8 (6.7) b., impacted by
-3.8 (-0.3) b. of restructuring charges.
-- Net income was SEK 0.9 (4.2) b. reflecting restructuring charges and
currency impacts. Diluted EPS was SEK 0.27 (1.24).
-- Free cash flow before M&A was SEK 5.9 (2.7) b., driven by increased
operating cash flow.
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO, said: "Our Q1 results demonstrate continued resilience in a dynamic environment, with organic sales growth of 6%. Our healthy gross margins and strong cash flow reflect the progress we have made in recent years, reducing reliance on geographic mix and strengthening our foundations globally.
Our multi-year investments in building a resilient, diversified, supply chain have enabled us to deliver consistently for customers amidst geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties. We are facing increasing input costs, especially in semiconductors, caused in part by AI demand. Our ambition is to offset these challenges, by working closely with customers and suppliers, and through product substitution and efficiency actions.
Looking ahead, while we continue to expect a flattish RAN market, our focused strategy, leading portfolio, and strengthened positions in mission critical and Enterprise give us confidence in our ability to grow faster than the mobile networks market and drive long-term success."
Q1 Q1 YoY Q4 QoQ
SEK b. 2026 2025 change 2025 change
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Net sales 49.332 55.025 -10 % 69.285 -29 %
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Organic sales growth *(2) - - 6 % - -
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Gross income 23.299 26.537 -12 % 32.705 -29 %
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Gross margin(2) 47.2 % 48.2 % - 47.2 % -
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EBIT 1.443 5.931 -76 % 11.161 -87 %
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EBIT margin(2) 2.9 % 10.8 % - 16.1 % -
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EBITA(2) 1.788 6.652 -73 % 11.601 -85 %
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EBITA margin(2) 3.6 % 12.1 % - 16.7 % -
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Net income 0.887 4.217 -79 % 8.571 -90 %
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EPS diluted, SEK 0.270 1.24 -78 % 2.57 -89 %
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Free cash flow before M&A(2) 5.921 2.704 119 % 14.853 -60 %
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Net cash, end of period(2) 68.141 38.647 76 % 61.236 11 %
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Adjusted financial measures(1 2)
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Adjusted gross income 23.734 26.695 -11 % 33.243 -29 %
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Adjusted gross margin 48.1 % 48.5 % - 48.0 % -
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Adjusted EBIT 5.211 6.212 -16 % 12.258 -57 %
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Adjusted EBIT margin 10.6 % 11.3 % - 17.7 % -
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Adjusted EBITA 5.556 6.933 -20 % 12.698 -56 %
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Adjusted EBITA margin 11.3 % 12.6 % - 18.3 % -
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* Sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and divestments and effects of foreign currency fluctuations.
(1) Adjusted metrics are adjusted to exclude restructuring charges.
(2) Non-IFRS financial measures are reconciled at the end of this report to the most directly reconcilable line items in the financial statement.
NOTES TO EDITORS
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