Ericsson: No Longer An Attractive Risk-Reward

  • Ericsson is well-positioned for 5G growth, benefiting from US/EU bans on Chinese competitors and recent major contracts, but faces revenue declines and market volatility. Financials are solid with strong margins and cash flow, but Vonage acquisition impairments raise concerns about management quality. Rate cuts and a US-EU tariff deal could be catalysts for recovery, yet macro uncertainty clouds near-term outlook.