ERIC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

ERIC has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 0.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.49%
Payout Ratio 33.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.16%
Consistency Lifetime 79.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.73%
Payout FCF 29.3%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 52.76%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 39.7%
Total Return 5y: 2.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Communications Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ITRN 888 M 5.37% 12.5%
TWEKA 1,758 M 4.04% 4.51%
CSCO 294,712 M 3.13% 4.21%
NOK 37,121 M 3.03% 3.44%
IDCC 7,967 M 1.21% 4.26%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NOK 37,121 M 34.7% 75.5%
ITRN 888 M 22.1% 76.9%
IDCC 7,967 M 13.8% 93.5%
MSI 66,743 M 11.3% 93.5%
CSCO 294,712 M 2.62% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Communications Equipment

ITRN
Ituran Location Control
 5.37% Yield
IDCC
InterDigital
 1.21% Yield
CSCO
Cisco Systems
 3.13% Yield

ERIC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.92%
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 -60.7% N/A
1982-05-06 1982-05-03 1982-06-01 Annual 10.8 0% N/A

ERIC Dividend FAQ

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) supplies end-to-end mobile connectivity solutions to telecom operators, enterprises, and public-sector customers, organized into four segments: Networks, Cloud Software & Services, Enterprise, and Other (which includes RedBee Media’s video-distribution business). Its Networks segment covers the full radio access network (RAN) stack-antennas, radios, baseband compute, and software-plus transport, deployment services, and ongoing network optimization.

What is the Dividend Yield of ERIC?

As of January 2026, ERIC`s dividend yield is 3.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.28 USD by the current share price of 10.43.

Does ERIC pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ERIC paid a dividend of 0.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-29 and the payout was 0.148 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 2025-09-29.

ERIC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ERIC for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ERIC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.148 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-29. 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 2.73%. If you bought ERIC's shares at 10.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.73% 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 3.49% 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 33.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ERIC?

ERIC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ERIC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ERIC's Outstanding Shares?

Telefonaktiebolaget LM's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.04% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 81.6%).

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
1987 1,390,265,600
1988 1,390,265,600
1989 1,390,265,600
1990 1,390,265,600
1991 1,390,265,600
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
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
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 3,333,000,000

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: 2026-01-26 02:17