Ericsson ADRs slide as shares trade ex-dividend ahead of April 9 payout

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Ericsson ADRs fell about 3% to $11.19 as the stock traded ex-dividend, removing the upcoming SEK 1.50 per-share cash payout from the price. The record date for the first 2026 dividend installment is April 2, 2026, with payment expected April 9, 2026.

1. What’s moving ERIC today

Ericsson’s U.S.-listed ADRs (ERIC) are lower in Thursday trading, a move that aligns with the shares trading ex-dividend. When a stock goes ex-dividend, new buyers are no longer entitled to the pending cash dividend, and the share price often adjusts downward by roughly the dividend amount (all else equal). (ericsson.com)

2. Dividend details investors are focused on

Ericsson’s 2026 dividend was approved as a total of SEK 3.00 per share, paid in two installments of SEK 1.50 each. The first installment has a record date of April 2, 2026, and is expected to be paid on April 9, 2026; the second installment has a record date of September 29, 2026 with payment expected October 2, 2026. (stocktitan.net)

3. ADR-specific mechanics and what to watch next

Ericsson’s ADR program is structured 1 ADR to 1 ordinary B share, and ADR dividend payments are typically made within a few business days of the Swedish payment date, with ADR-related dividend/service fees applying. After the dividend-related adjustment passes, investor attention typically shifts back to fundamentals and upcoming company events, including quarterly results timing and large operator contract flow in Networks. (ericsson.com)