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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) Stock Price & Analysis

Market: NASDAQ • Sector: Technology • Industry: Communication Equipment

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) Profile & Business Summary

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), together with its subsidiaries, provides communication infrastructure, services, and software solutions to the telecom and other sectors. It operates through four segments: Networks, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and Other. The Networks segment offers radio access network solutions for various network spectrum bands, including integrated high-performing hardware and software. This segment also provides integrated antenna and transport solutions; and a range of service portfolio covering network deployment and support. The Digital Services segment offers software-based solutions for business support systems, operational support systems, communication services, core networks, and cloud infrastructure. The Managed Services segment provides networks and IT managed, network design and optimization, and application development and maintenance services to telecom operators. The Emerging Business and Other segment includes emerging businesses comprising Internet of Things; iconectiv; Cradlepoint that offers wireless edge WAN 4G and 5G enterprise solutions; and Red Bee Media, MediaKind, and other new businesses. It operates in North America, Europe and Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, South East Asia, Oceania, India, North East Asia, and internationally. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Key Information

Ticker ERIC
Leadership E. Borje Ekholm
Exchange NASDAQ
Official Site https://www.ericsson.com
CIK Number 0000717826
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Market Trend Overview for ERIC

One model, two time views: what the market looks like right now, and where the larger trend is heading over time.

Current Market Context (Short-Term)

As of 2026-02-06 (ET), ERIC is moving sideways. Price at 11.16 is above support near 10.78. If price moves higher, it may meet resistance around 11.22. View Support & Resistance from Options

Why the market looks this way?

Prices have moved back and forth over recent sessions without making steady progress. Trend signals have changed frequently, which suggests the market is stuck in a range. In this environment, chasing moves in either direction is less reliable.

Longer-Term Market Trend (Mid to Long Term)

Shows the bigger market trend, how strong it is, and where risks may start to build over the next few weeks or months. — Updated as of 2026-02-06 (ET)

As of 2026-02-06, ERIC is starting to move higher. Over the longer term, the trend remains bullish.

ERIC last closed at 11.16. The price is about 1.9 ATR above its recent average price (10.91), and the market is currently in an early upward move.

The trend is still positive, but signs of slowing momentum suggest growing two-sided risk.

Trend Alignment Summary

Trend score: 80 out of 100. Overall alignment is strong. The market is currently in an early-stage uptrend. Trend signals are well aligned across timeframes, suggesting a stable and consistent trend.

Key Risk Level

A key downside level is near 9.70. If price falls below this area, the current upward trend would likely weaken or break.

Recent Trend Signal

A systematic trend-activation signal was most recently triggered on 2026-01-23, reflecting a technical shift toward positive directional alignment.

Unusual Price Movement

[2026-01-12] Price moved quickly and looked strong, but participation was limited.

Recent Price Behavior

Recent bars show mixed price behavior without a clear shift in structural quality or efficiency.

Overnight Positioning

Some late-day positioning was observed, but it lacked strong overnight commitment.

Price Stretch Risk

As of 2026-02-03, price has extended significantly above its primary volume area, entering a liquidity-thin zone. While the uptrend remains intact, the risk of chasing strength has increased.

Short Interest & Covering Risk for ERIC

This analysis looks at overall short interest positioning, focusing on the broader setup rather than short-term noise.

Squeeze Score 0.80

Shows how likely a short squeeze may be under current market conditions.

Key Market Risk Indicators
Short Crowding (Short Interest / Float) 1.47%
Short Positions Trend Increasing
Liquidity Trend (Average Daily Volume) -24.10%
20-Day Return 19.23%
Price vs 20-Day High Trading Near Highs

Short Exposure Percentile

Short interest is relatively low, indicating limited pressure from short positions. (Historical percentile: 20%)

Structure Analysis

ERIC Short positioning is starting to look crowded. Current days to cover is 5.1 trading days, meaning short positions would take a long time to unwind. If covering begins, price moves could be meaningfully amplified.

Bull Trap Structural Risk

Risk Summary

No clear bull trap characteristics detected. Recent price behavior remains broadly consistent with current positioning.This reading helps confirm that current price action remains structurally healthy and does not indicate elevated trap risk.

Why Price Reactions May Be Stronger?

In the latest reporting period, short interest continues to increase. Average trading volume is weakening, indicating contracting liquidity. As a result, similar news or market events could lead to price moves about 3× larger than usual.

Note: Short interest data is reported every two weeks by FINRA. The most recent snapshot is 2026-01-15 (ET).
Because this data updates slowly, it is not intended to predict short-term price moves. Instead, it helps describe longer-term market structure and where pressure may be building if prices begin to move.

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