Telecommunications equipment giant Ericsson $ERIC has released its results for the first quarter, stunning the market with revenues that significantly outperformed analyst projections. The company’s adjusted operating profit, excluding restructuring charges, climbed to 6.2 billion Swedish kronor—a staggering 40% higher than the LSEG consensus estimate of 4.44 billion kronor. Year-over-year, this reflects an impressive 44% increase, highlighting Ericsson’s resilience and adaptability in a rapidly shifting global market environment.