ERIC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

ERIC has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 0.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.25%
Payout Ratio 9.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.16%
Consistency Lifetime 79.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.87%
Payout FCF 27.9%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 48.55%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Communications Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
VISN 2,579 M 101.01% 111.36%
ITRN 1,165 M 7.15% 16.34%
TWEKA 2,274 M 4.04% 7.72%
NOA3 74,411 M 3.52% 3.89%
CSCO 456,331 M 2.26% 3.60%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NOA3 74,411 M 32.64% 74.7%
NOK 76,688 M 34.76% 75.5%
ITRN 1,165 M 22.09% 73.1%
IDCC 6,729 M 13.82% 93.5%
MSI 66,048 M 11.29% 93.5%
Quality Dividend Peers in Communications Equipment ITRN Ituran Location Control
7.15% Yield CSCO Cisco Systems
2.26% Yield
ERIC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 Semiannual 0.166 +12.2% 1.49%
2025-09-29 2025-09-29 2025-09-29 Semiannual 0.148 +13% 1.83%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-04-09 Semiannual 0.131 -1.5% 1.64%
2024-10-02 2024-10-02 2024-10-16 Semiannual 0.133 +3.1% 1.79%
2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-04-17 Semiannual 0.129 +3.2% 2.41%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-12 Semiannual 0.125 -3.8% 2.63%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Semiannual 0.13 +12.1% 2.28%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Semiannual 0.116 -14.1% 2.02%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-13 Semiannual 0.135 +16.4% 1.42%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-19 Semiannual 0.116 -4.1% 1.03%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-16 Semiannual 0.121 +42.4% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-15 Semiannual 0.085 +9% N/A
2020-04-01 2020-04-02 2020-04-22 Annual 0.078 -28.4% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-12 Annual 0.109 -13.5% N/A
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-04-16 Annual 0.126 +12.5% N/A
2017-03-30 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Annual 0.112 -73.9% N/A
2016-04-14 2016-04-15 2016-04-27 Annual 0.429 +8.9% N/A
2015-04-15 2015-04-16 2015-04-28 Annual 0.394 -14.7% N/A
2014-04-14 2014-04-16 2014-04-30 Annual 0.462 +6.7% N/A
2013-04-10 2013-04-12 2013-04-25 Annual 0.433 +24.7% N/A
2012-05-07 2012-05-08 2012-05-24 Annual 0.3471 -8.1% N/A
2012-05-04 0.3779 +8.6% N/A
2011-04-14 2011-04-18 2011-05-03 Annual 0.348 +80.3% N/A
2010-04-14 2010-04-16 2010-04-30 Annual 0.193 -12.7% N/A
2009-04-23 2009-04-27 2009-05-14 Annual 0.221 -72.9% N/A
2008-04-10 2008-04-14 2008-04-30 Annual 0.817 +14.3% N/A
2007-04-12 2007-04-16 2007-05-01 Annual 0.715 +23.3% N/A
2006-04-11 2006-04-13 2006-05-05 Annual 0.58 +62% N/A
2005-04-07 2005-04-11 2005-04-28 Annual 0.358 +3480% N/A
2002-08-09 0.01 -80% N/A
2001-03-29 2001-04-02 2001-04-16 Annual 0.05 -78.4% N/A
2000-04-03 2000-04-05 2000-04-17 Annual 0.231 +362% N/A
2000-03-24 0.05 -3.8% N/A
1999-03-24 1999-03-26 1999-04-13 Annual 0.052 -45.3% N/A
1998-03-31 1998-04-02 1998-04-16 Annual 0.095 +35.7% N/A
1997-04-28 1997-04-30 1997-05-16 Annual 0.07 +27.2% N/A
1996-05-09 1996-05-13 1996-05-30 Annual 0.055 -65.6% N/A
1995-05-09 1995-05-15 1995-06-05 Annual 0.16 +33.3% N/A
1994-05-10 1994-05-16 1994-06-07 Annual 0.12 -5.5% N/A
1993-05-10 1993-05-14 1993-06-15 Annual 0.127 +1.6% N/A
1992-05-08 1992-05-14 1992-06-12 Annual 0.125 -78.3% N/A
1991-05-09 1991-05-15 1991-06-14 Annual 0.575 -94.2% N/A
1990-05-07 1990-05-11 1990-06-11 Annual 9.8672 +48.9% N/A
1989-05-15 1989-05-19 1989-06-20 Annual 6.6288 +4.6% N/A
1988-05-19 1988-05-25 1988-06-22 Annual 6.3379 +5.8% N/A
1987-05-18 1987-05-22 1987-07-01 Annual 5.991 -4.1% N/A
1986-05-19 1986-05-21 1986-06-18 Annual 6.247 +47.4% N/A
1985-04-17 1985-04-23 1985-05-21 Annual 4.2384 -9.7% N/A
1984-05-02 1984-05-08 1984-06-05 Annual 4.696 +10.6% N/A
1983-04-28 1983-05-04 1983-06-03 Annual 4.2451 0% N/A

ERIC Dividend FAQ

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC) is a Sweden-based provider of mobile connectivity infrastructure and software, serving telecommunications operators and enterprises globally. The company’s core business is organized into four primary segments: Networks, Cloud Software and Services, Enterprise, and Other operations. Its portfolio centers on 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) hardware, AI-native software architectures, and core network management tools designed for service monetization and orchestration.

What is the Dividend Yield of ERIC?

As of May 2026, ERIC's dividend yield is 3.25%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.31 USD by the current share price of 12.50.

Does ERIC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, ERIC paid a dividend of 0.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-02 and the payout was 0.166 USD.

How often does ERIC pay dividends?

ERIC pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, ERIC has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-02.

ERIC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ERIC for the next payments are between 0.07 (-57.8%) and 0.157 (-5.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.82%.

Will ERIC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.166 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Telefonaktiebolaget LM (ERIC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ERIC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Telefonaktiebolaget LM (ERIC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ERIC?

ERIC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.16% per year. Strong growth: ERIC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ERIC?

ERIC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.87%. If you bought ERIC's shares at 10.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.87% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ERIC?

ERIC Payout Consistency is 79.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Telefonaktiebolaget LM has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ERIC have a good Dividend Yield?

ERIC's 3.25% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ERIC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ERIC is 9.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ERIC?

ERIC's Overall Dividend Rating is 48.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ERIC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in ERIC's Outstanding Shares?

Telefonaktiebolaget LM's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.17% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 55.2%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has ERIC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 10, 2008 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1986 1,390,265,600 0%
1987 1,390,265,600 0%
1988 1,390,265,600 0%
1989 1,390,265,600 0%
1990 1,390,265,600 0%
1991 1,390,265,600 0%
1992 1,006,000,000 -27.64%
1993 1,055,000,000 +4.87%
1994 1,277,333,300 +21.07%
1995 1,355,333,300 +6.11%
1996 1,722,000,000 +27.05%
1997 1,302,250,000 -24.38%
1998 1,597,600,000 +22.68%
1999 1,597,600,000 0%
2000 1,598,600,000 +0.06%
2001 1,581,800,000 -1.05%
2002 3,194,000,000 +101.92%
2003 3,164,000,000 -0.94%
2004 3,166,000,000 +0.06%
2005 3,170,000,000 +0.13%
2006 3,174,400,000 +0.14%
2007 3,178,800,000 +0.14%
2008 3,184,000,000 +0.16%
2009 3,190,000,000 +0.19%
2010 3,198,000,000 +0.25%
2011 3,237,000,000 +1.22%
2012 3,251,000,000 +0.43%
2013 3,261,000,000 +0.31%
2014 3,274,000,000 +0.4%
2015 3,251,000,000 -0.7%
2016 3,308,000,000 +1.75%
2017 3,322,000,000 +0.42%
2018 3,322,000,000 0%
2019 3,326,000,000 +0.12%
2020 3,331,000,000 +0.15%
2021 3,333,000,000 +0.06%
2022 3,334,000,000 +0.03%
2023 3,330,142,400 -0.12%
2024 3,333,000,000 +0.09%
2025 3,342,000,000 +0.27%
2026 3,343,000,000 +0.03%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-11 02:16 UTC