Ericsson Sees Strong Q2 2026 Results with Leadership Transition

Ericsson, a leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services, recently reported strong second-quarter (Q2) results for 2026. The company's President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, presented the quarterly results, marking his last call as CEO.

During the conference call, Ekholm highlighted Ericsson's solid Q2 performance, emphasizing the company's continued execution against its operational and strategic priorities. He also expressed gratitude to the board, leadership team, and colleagues for their contributions to the company's success during his tenure.

A notable aspect of the quarter was the transition in leadership, with Per Narvinger set to take over as CEO from October 1st. Ekholm introduced Narvinger, who has spent nearly 30 years at Ericsson, bringing a wealth of experience across various roles, including research, standardization, development, product management, and sales.

Narvinger acknowledged the challenge ahead, citing the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the company's operations. He emphasized the need for seamless transition in serving customers, strengthening technology leadership, and driving disciplined execution.

The Q2 results demonstrated Ericsson's resilience and ability to adapt to industry trends, with Ekholm citing AI as a key growth driver. The company has already begun to capitalize on this trend, with Narvinger highlighting his experience in leading the turnaround of Cloud Software and Services.

Throughout the call, Ekholm expressed pride in the company's progress under his leadership, transforming Ericsson into an industry leader. He credited the quality of Team Ericsson's people as the driving force behind their success.

As Narvinger takes over as CEO, investors and stakeholders can expect a smooth transition, with the two leaders working closely to ensure continuity in serving customers and executing business priorities.