Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.68
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
33.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
ERIC Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
ERIC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$2.68
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR6.0%
5Y CAGR13.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return40.4%
5Y Total Return1.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,11610Y ago$17,01220Y ago$11,128
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ERIC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
ERIC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) distributes 33.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ERIC has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.0% and 5-year CAGR of 13.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ERIC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 1.2%, with dividends contributing 10.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,012 today.
ERIC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.67
Avg/Payment$0.1834
Latest Change+6.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026Latest | $0.1615 | ↑ +6.6% | 2.69% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.1515 | ↑ +6.5% | 3.62% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.1423 | ↑ +9.3% | 3.47% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.1302 | ↑ +2.1% | 3.44% | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.1275 | ↑ +4.3% | 4.93% | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.1222 | ↓ -6.2% | 5.48% | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.1303 | ↑ +15.0% | 4.45% | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.1133 | ↓ -14.9% | 4.60% | Oct 14, 2022 |
ERIC Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
33.6% payout
Streak
6Y
13.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#2 of 4
NOK
CSCO
HPEERIC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.16 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.29 | 14.0% | 2 | $8.00 | 3.7% | 27.23x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $0.26 | 2.1% | 2 | $0.01 | 4295.5% | 0.02x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.25 | 2.4% | 2 | $-7.53 | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $0.25 | 6.8% | 2 | $5.67 | 4.3% | 23.00x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.23 | 45.0% | 2 | $7.17 | 3.2% | 31.06x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.16 | 47.6% | 2 | $4.68 | 3.4% | 29.40x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.11 | -9.6% | 1 | $0.64 | 16.9% | 5.93x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | 7.3% | 1 | $-2.05 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.11 | -75.7% | 1 | $-9.74 | — | — | 0.9% |
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ERIC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ERIC stock.
How much dividend does ERIC pay per share?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ERIC's next ex-dividend date?
ERIC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ERIC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ERIC's dividend safe?
ERIC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.6% and FCF payout ratio of +28.4%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ERIC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ERIC pay dividends?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ERIC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ERIC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,116 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ERIC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ERIC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.