Ericsson Q2 profit beats expectations, but US tariffs crimped margin growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 15 2025
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Source: Reuters
Ericsson's Financial Performance: Ericsson reported a larger-than-expected adjusted profit of 7.0 billion crowns in Q2, driven by sales growth in North America and cost-cutting measures, despite facing challenges from U.S. tariffs that impacted profit margins.
Market Dynamics: While Ericsson's overall sales fell short of estimates, the company experienced organic sales growth of 2%, particularly benefiting from strong investments by mobile operators in the U.S., although it anticipates improvements in the Indian market soon.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
