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ERIC Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

ERIC has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 0.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.96%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.28
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.60%
Overall Dividend Rating 58.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.95%
Payout Ratio 28.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 63.83%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 13.6% (S&P 500: 19.4%)
Total Return 5y: -0.4% (S&P 500: 122.8%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CSCO 279,214 M 2.28% 5.29%
ERIC 31,701 M 2.96% 2.95%
NOK 33,888 M 1.95% 4.19%
IDCC 9,657 M 0.61% 4.52%
MSI 74,139 M 0.98% 2.85%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
NOK 33,888 M 51.5% 74.8%
MSI 74,139 M 11.3% 93.5%
UI 44,505 M 14.4% 57.1%
ERIC 31,701 M 12.6% 79.4%
CSCO 279,214 M 2.69% 100%

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ERIC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

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 -45.9% N/A
2008-04-10 2008-04-14 2008-04-30 Annual 0.4085 14.3% N/A
2007-04-12 2007-04-16 2007-05-01 Annual 0.3575 23.3% N/A
2006-04-11 2006-04-13 2006-05-05 Annual 0.29 62% N/A
2005-04-07 2005-04-11 2005-04-28 Annual 0.179 258% N/A
2002-08-09 0.05 -80% N/A
2001-03-29 2001-04-02 2001-04-16 Annual 0.25 -13.4% N/A
2000-04-03 2000-04-05 2000-04-17 Annual 0.2888 362% N/A
2000-03-24 0.0625 -3.8% N/A
1999-03-24 1999-03-26 1999-04-13 Annual 0.065 9.5% N/A
1998-03-31 1998-04-02 1998-04-16 Annual 0.0594 35.7% N/A
1997-04-28 1997-04-30 1997-05-16 Annual 0.0438 27.3% N/A
1996-05-09 1996-05-13 1996-05-30 Annual 0.0344 37.5% N/A
1995-05-09 1995-05-15 1995-06-05 Annual 0.025 33.3% N/A
1994-05-10 1994-05-16 1994-06-07 Annual 0.0188 -5.5% N/A
1993-05-10 1993-05-14 1993-06-15 Annual 0.0198 1.6% N/A
1992-05-08 1992-05-14 1992-06-12 Annual 0.0195 -78.3% N/A
1991-05-09 1991-05-15 1991-06-14 Annual 0.0899 -70.9% N/A
1990-05-07 1990-05-11 1990-06-11 Annual 0.3084 48.9% N/A
1989-05-15 1989-05-19 1989-06-20 Annual 0.2072 4.6% N/A
1988-05-19 1988-05-25 1988-06-22 Annual 0.1981 5.8% N/A
1987-05-18 1987-05-22 1987-07-01 Annual 0.1872 -4.1% N/A
1986-05-19 1986-05-21 1986-06-18 Annual 0.1952 47.4% N/A
1985-04-17 1985-04-23 1985-05-21 Annual 0.1325 -9.7% N/A
1984-05-02 1984-05-08 1984-06-05 Annual 0.1468 10.6% N/A
1983-04-28 1983-05-04 1983-06-03 Annual 0.1327 -41% N/A
1982-05-06 1982-05-03 1982-06-01 Annual 0.225 0% N/A

ERIC Dividend FAQ

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) designs, manufactures, and services mobile-connectivity solutions for telecom operators, enterprises, and public-sector customers, operating through four segments: Networks; Cloud Software & Services; Enterprise; and Other (RedBee Media). The firm’s heritage dates back to 1876, and it is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

What is the Dividend Yield of ERIC?

As of October 2025, ERIC`s dividend yield is 2.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.28 USD by the current share price of 9.43.

Does ERIC pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, 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.

Will ERIC pay dividends in 2025?

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 12.6% 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 2.95%. If you bought ERIC's shares at 9.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.95% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ERIC?

ERIC Payout Consistency is 79.4%. 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 2.96% 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 28.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ERIC?

ERIC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.34%. 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 (CAGR)?

Telefonaktiebolaget LM`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.04% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 81.6%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Telefonaktiebolaget LM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2008-06-10 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-27 02:03