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Nokia edges out Ericsson as the better 5G infrastructure stock, backed by stronger 2026 growth estimates and stock gains, despite its higher valuation.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (OM:ERIC B) just completed a SEK 8.1b share repurchase, covering 2.37% of its equity. This provides investors with a fresh data point on capital returns and ownership dilution.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has delivered strong share price gains in recent years, and the question now is whether the current valuation can be backed up by the cash the business is expected to generate.

During the period October 19 - October 23, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows:

Ericsson (OM:ERIC B) announced a major simplification of its group structure, including a new Market Area Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Nokia just beat earnings on surging AI data center demand, yet its stock is cratering while rival Ericsson barely flinches. The reason why reveals something important about where each company is actually making its money.

Ericsson Canada and École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) have teamed up to further quantum computing research in Quebec, one of the country's primary quantum computing centres.

ERIC's first pre-standard 6G field call with Verizon in the 7 GHz band advances real-world testing as the company navigates uneven telecom spending and competition.

During the period October 12 - October 16, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows:

Custom chip ownership and network restructuring position Ericsson to weather rising component costs where competitors may struggle.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reported Q3 2026 sales of SEK 59,478 million and net income of SEK 5,806 million, alongside a planned restructuring that combines its Asian market areas and redistributes Enterprise Wireless Solutions across the group.

Ericsson stock closed at SEK103.7 yesterday, capping a steady run over the past quarter, yet the immediate reaction to the fresh Q3 2026 update has been more cautious than the headline numbers suggest.