Core Viewpoint - Despite the negative impact of tariffs, Ericsson's second-quarter earnings exceeded expectations due to increased sales in high-profit countries, rising licensing revenues, and cost reductions [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the second quarter was 45.7 billion Swedish Krona (approximately 4.752 billion USD), surpassing FactSet analysts' forecast of 33.9 billion Swedish Krona [1] - Overall sales in the main network business declined by 5.3% in the first quarter [1] Group 2: Market Performance - Strong growth was observed in the North American market, while the European market showed slight growth [1] - Sales in the Indian market experienced a significant decline, attributed to low levels of network investment in the region [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - The CEO expressed optimism about continued growth in the Americas and stabilization in Europe [1] - The company noted that future uncertainties may increase, including potential changes in tariffs and broader macroeconomic conditions [1]
尽管受到关税冲击,瑞典电信巨头爱立信盈利仍好于预期