Ericsson (ERIC, Financial) saw its stock rise by over 7% in pre-market trading, reaching $8.07. The company's third-quarter revenue totaled 61.8 billion SEK, surpassing market expectations. Notably, sales in North America soared by over 50%, reaching 20.4 billion SEK. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), excluding impairments, increased by 88% to 7.3 billion SEK, outperforming analysts' forecasts of 5.6 billion SEK. This growth is attributed to the rebound in demand for 5G equipment in North America.
CEO Borje Ekholm anticipates stable year-over-year network sales in the fourth quarter, driven predominantly by the North American market.