Ericsson (BS:ERICAs) (ERIC) reported Q2 EPS of SEK1.35, SEK0.25 better than the analyst estimate of SEK1.10. Revenue for the quarter came in at SEK62.5 billion versus the consensus estimate of SEK54.9 billion.
- Group organic sales grew by 5% YoY driven primarily by Networks in North America and Europe. Reported sales were SEK 62.5 (54.9) b.
- Reported gross income increased to SEK 26.3 (23.9) b. driven by higher sales. Gross margin was 42.1% (43.4%) impacted by lower IPR revenues of SEK 0.9 b YoY and supply chain cost, partly offset by timing of software sales in a large contract and underlying improvements.
- Reported EBIT amounted to SEK 7.3 (5.8) b. as a result of higher sales and higher gross income. EBIT margin was 11.7% (10.6%).
- Reported EBITA amounted to SEK 7.5 (6.1) b. with an EBITA margin of 12.0% (11.1%). EBITA margin rolling four quarters was 14%.
- Networks reported EBIT margin was 19.2% (21.7%) impacted by lower IPR revenues, increased component and logistics costs, and proactive investments in supply chain resilience, partly offset by timing of software sales in a large contract.
- Reported net income was SEK 4.7 (3.9) b.
- Free cash flow before M&A was SEK 4.4 (4.1) b. Net cash on June 30, 2022, was SEK 70.3 b. compared with SEK 43.7 b. on June 30, 2021.