Telia Company Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Telia Company has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 29.9%, while the Telecom industry saw earnings growing at 9.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2% per year. Telia Company's return on equity is 10.5%, and it has net margins of 6%.
Key information
29.86%
Earnings growth rate
30.18%
EPS growth rate
| Telecom Industry Growth | 19.59% |
| Revenue growth rate | -2.04% |
| Return on equity | 10.54% |
| Net Margin | 6.00% |
| Next Earnings Update | 22 Oct 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 28
TELIA: Future Returns Will Rely On Earnings Quality And AI Network Synergies
Telia Company’s analyst fair value estimate has been adjusted from SEK 58.00 to SEK 60.00. Analysts cite updated revenue, margin and P/E assumptions, along with recent price target moves on the stock from SEK 45 to SEK 51, as key reasons for the change.
Narrative Update • Jul 14
TELIA: Rating Shifts And AI Partnership Will Shape Fairly Valued Shares
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Telia Company from SEK 45.62 to SEK 46.75, reflecting a series of recent price target increases in the SEK 3 to SEK 14 range and a shift in broader sector views. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Telia Company shows a mix of optimism and caution, with some bullish analysts lifting ratings and price targets while bearish analysts have moved in the opposite direction.
Narrative Update • Jun 30
TELIA: AI Ambitions And 5G Investments Will Test Rich Earnings Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Telia Company from SEK 30.70 to SEK 31.70, reflecting recent upward adjustments to SEK price targets from several firms and updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Telia Company shows a mixed backdrop, with some firms lifting price targets while others turn more cautious on the stock's risk and reward profile.Analysis Article • Jun 19
Telia Company (OM:TELIA) Stock Could Be 55% Below Fair Value After 5G And AI Updates
Telia Company (OM:TELIA) is back in focus after two technology updates in Sweden: a new 5G standalone IoT service for critical connectivity, and a three way sovereign AI partnership with KTH and Brookfield Asset Management. See our latest analysis for Telia Company. Despite Telia Company’s recent 5G IoT launch and sovereign AI partnership, the stock has eased in the past week, with a 7 day share price return of 5.13% and a 30 day return of 5.05%. At the same time, the year to date share price...Narrative Update • Jun 16
TELIA: Mixed Rating Shifts And Finland Cloud Deal Will Anchor Fairly Valued Shares
Telia Company's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly higher by SEK 0.50 to reflect updated views on fair value, discount rate, growth and margins, with recent SEK 3 to SEK 8 target changes from several banks contributing to the new consensus. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for Telia Company's valuation to align with the higher SEK targets, which cluster in the SEK 3 to SEK 8 adjustment range mentioned, suggesting scope for re-rating if execution stays on track.Narrative Update • Jun 01
TELIA: Mixed Rating Shifts And Stable Outlook Will Likely Anchor Fairly Valued Shares
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Telia Company edges higher to SEK 45.12, with analysts pointing to recent target revisions from several brokers and modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, and future P/E assumptions to support the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Telia Company presents a mixed picture, with several firms adjusting price targets while others temper their stance on the stock.Narrative Update • May 15
TELIA: Limited Upside And Cautious Ratings Will Likely Restrain Overvalued Shares
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Telia Company changes from SEK 39.60 to SEK 44.85. Analysts point to adjusted assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E to support the revision.Narrative Update • May 01
TELIA: Norwegian Network Merger Will Test Elevated Dividend And Rating Expectations
Narrative Update: Telia Company The analyst price target for Telia Company has been raised from SEK 30.0 to SEK 30.7. This reflects analysts' updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and discount rate, alongside a series of recent SEK-based target increases from several banks and a mixed but generally constructive research tone. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Telia Company shows a mix of price target adjustments and rating changes that point to a more balanced, and in some areas cautious, stance on the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 17
TELIA: Higher Earnings Quality And Network Synergies Will Support Future Returns
Telia Company's analyst price target has been updated from SEK 52 to SEK 58, as analysts point to revised fair value assumptions, a slightly lower discount rate, and modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E expectations, reflected in recent target changes at JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, alongside a rating shift to Neutral at New Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive tone around Telia Company, with several large firms revisiting their valuation frameworks and pricing in updated assumptions on revenue, margins, and P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 03
TELIA: Norwegian Network Merger And Dividend Plans Will Test Fully Priced Shares
Telia Company's analyst price targets have moved higher, with recent SEK 3 to SEK 8 increases from several firms, as analysts point to small shifts in revenue growth, profit margins, and assumed P/E multiples to support their updated views. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Telia Company shows a mix of opinions, with some firms lifting price targets while others step back from more optimistic ratings.Narrative Update • Mar 20
TELIA: Future Norwegian Network Merger Will Test Fully Priced Shares
Analysts have raised Telia Company's price target, with recent SEK-based increases such as Morgan Stanley's move to SEK 41 and UBS's to SEK 41.60. These changes reflect updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and valuation, even as some firms shift to Neutral on expectations that much of the visible upside is already priced in.Narrative Update • Mar 06
TELIA: Future Norwegian Network Deal Will Expose Fully Priced Shares
Telia Company's updated analyst price target has shifted to a range of SEK 41 to SEK 41.60, reflecting analysts' adjusted views on its valuation while fair value assumptions and key operating metrics remain broadly aligned with prior estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Telia Company show a mixed picture, with some firms adjusting price targets higher but also tempering their stance on the shares.Narrative Update • Feb 19
TELIA: Future RAN Synergies Will Test Already Full Equity Pricing
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Telia Company from SEK 27.00 to SEK 30.00, citing recent price target moves around SEK 41 and SEK 41.60, a shift to slightly positive revenue growth expectations of about 1%, firmer profit margin assumptions near 10%, and a modestly higher future P/E assumption, even as they apply a higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research views on Telia Company have been mixed, with some analysts lifting price targets into the low SEK 40s while tempering their stance on the shares.Narrative Update • Feb 05
TELIA: Network Synergies And Margin Discipline Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Telia Company from SEK 50.00 to about SEK 52.00, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions reflected in recent target changes, including a higher SEK 41.60 target. They also note that much of the visible upside is already reflected in the share price.Analysis Article • Feb 03
Telia Company (STO:TELIA) Is Increasing Its Dividend To SEK0.52
Telia Company AB (publ) ( STO:TELIA ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Narrative Update • Jan 22
TELIA: Cost Discipline And Capital Allocation Will Likely Support Fairly Valued Shares
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Telia Company from SEK 37.71 to about SEK 39.60, citing updated assumptions for revenue trends, profitability, discount rate, and future P/E following recent price target increases and changes in ratings across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street views on Telia Company are mixed, with some analysts focusing on improved profitability and capital discipline, while others see limited upside at current levels.Analysis Article • Jan 20
Telia Company's (STO:TELIA) Dividend Will Be SEK0.50
The board of Telia Company AB (publ) ( STO:TELIA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 11th of February...Narrative Update • Jan 07
TELIA: Capital Discipline And Cost Efficiency Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Narrative Update We are lifting our Telia Company fair value estimate to SEK 50 from SEK 48, in line with recent analyst price target moves to SEK 35 and SEK 40 that highlight disciplined capital allocation and cost efficiency as key supports for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research supports a more constructive stance on Telia Company, with fresh price targets clustering above current levels used in our fair value work.Analysis Article • Jan 06
Telia Company (STO:TELIA) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK0.50
The board of Telia Company AB (publ) ( STO:TELIA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 11th of February...Narrative Update • Dec 14
TELIA: Cost Discipline And Efficiency Will Drive Stronger Profitability Ahead
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Telia Company from SEK 45.24 to SEK 48.00, citing recent price target increases and expectations that disciplined capital allocation and cost efficiency will continue to support improving profitability, even with slightly weaker revenue growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research indicates that bullish analysts are incrementally more confident in Telia Company's ability to execute on its strategic priorities, reflected in a series of upward price target revisions.Analysis Article • Dec 09
Telia Company (STO:TELIA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SEK0.50
Telia Company AB (publ) ( STO:TELIA ) will pay a dividend of SEK0.50 on the 11th of February. Based on this payment...Narrative Update • Nov 28
TELIA: Disciplined Capital Allocation And Cost Efficiency Will Likely Sustain Profitability
Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Telia Company to SEK 37.71 from SEK 37.38. They cite continued cost efficiency and disciplined capital allocation as key drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 14
TELIA: Cost Discipline And Efficiency Are Expected To Sustain Profitability
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Telia Company, reflecting a modest rise from SEK 37.33 to SEK 37.38. They cite maintained capital discipline and improved cost efficiency as key factors supporting profitability.Analysis Article • Nov 06
Telia Company (STO:TELIA) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK0.50
The board of Telia Company AB (publ) ( STO:TELIA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 11th of February...Narrative Update • Oct 31
TELIA: Disciplined Capital Allocation And Cost Efficiency Will Drive Steady Performance
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Telia Company. This reflects the company's disciplined capital allocation and improving profitability, with the consensus fair value rising from SEK 36.81 to SEK 37.33.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Results: Telia Company AB (publ) Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
It's been a good week for Telia Company AB (publ) ( STO:TELIA ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Narrative Update • Oct 17
Digital Convergence And 5G Will Ignite Nordic Market Opportunities
Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for Telia Company to SEK 36.81. This move is supported by recent price target hikes that cite improved return potential, despite muted growth forecasts.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Digital Convergence And 5G Will Ignite Nordic Market Opportunities
Analysts have raised their price target for Telia Company from SEK 38 to SEK 40, citing improved second quarter results and a stronger outlook for shareholder returns. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst sentiment toward Telia Company has shifted following improved second quarter performance and increased shareholder return prospects.Analysis Article • Sep 27
There's No Escaping Telia Company AB (publ)'s (STO:TELIA) Muted Revenues
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Telecom industry in Sweden have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...Narrative Update • Sep 17
Digital Convergence And 5G Will Ignite Nordic Market Opportunities
With both Telia Company's future P/E ratio and consensus revenue growth forecasts holding steady, analysts made only a marginal upward adjustment to the fair value price target from SEK35.82 to SEK36.25. What's in the News Telia Company AB (publ) added to OMX Nordic 40 Index.Analysis Article • Aug 28
Telia Company (STO:TELIA) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK0.50
Telia Company AB (publ) ( STO:TELIA ) will pay a dividend of SEK0.50 on the 4th of November. This means that the annual...Analysis Article • Aug 25
Does Telia Company (STO:TELIA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Aug 07
Telia Company's (STO:TELIA) Dividend Will Be SEK0.50
Telia Company AB (publ)'s ( STO:TELIA ) investors are due to receive a payment of SEK0.50 per share on 4th of November...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Telia Company makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 81,834 | 4,908 | 9,047 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 80,916 | 4,639 | 9,080 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 80,982 | 5,068 | 9,169 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 81,102 | 5,808 | 9,285 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 81,245 | 5,767 | 9,285 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 81,640 | 5,360 | 9,281 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 80,965 | 4,220 | 9,438 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 82,585 | 1,493 | 9,455 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 84,528 | 828 | 9,800 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 86,224 | -102 | 10,198 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 88,561 | -588 | 10,639 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 88,416 | -15,582 | 11,220 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 87,565 | -15,577 | 11,473 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 85,459 | -14,845 | 11,179 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 85,580 | -14,383 | 11,084 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 86,067 | 5,028 | 13,509 | 359 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 86,242 | 4,982 | 15,224 | 359 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 88,347 | 11,489 | 18,149 | 359 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 88,343 | 11,504 | 20,561 | 359 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 88,427 | -14,107 | 20,698 | 298 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 88,685 | -13,163 | 21,041 | 298 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 88,578 | -23,078 | 21,057 | 298 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 89,191 | -22,714 | 21,403 | 298 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 88,564 | 3,084 | 21,370 | 152 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 88,136 | 2,986 | 21,023 | 152 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 87,556 | 6,697 | 20,759 | 152 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 85,965 | 7,434 | 20,016 | 152 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 85,335 | 8,476 | 19,181 | 164 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 84,919 | 8,484 | 19,335 | 164 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 84,543 | 9,421 | 18,923 | 164 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 83,559 | 9,612 | 18,325 | 164 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 82,514 | 11,119 | 18,392 | 286 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 81,444 | 9,285 | 17,693 | 286 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 80,415 | 7,894 | 17,700 | 286 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 79,790 | 7,954 | 17,984 | 286 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 79,756 | 11,186 | 18,129 | 173 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 81,666 | 14,023 | 18,519 | 173 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 83,011 | 13,205 | 18,716 | 173 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 84,178 | 13,669 | 19,030 | 173 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 85,687 | 7,616 | 19,267 | 147 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 85,875 | 7,334 | 19,666 | 147 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 86,303 | 8,622 | 20,041 | 147 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 86,498 | 7,878 | 20,167 | 147 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 70,663 | 6,401 | 17,152 | 228 |
Quality Earnings: TELIA has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: TELIA's current net profit margins (6%) are lower than last year (7.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: TELIA has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 29.9% per year.
Accelerating Growth: TELIA's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: TELIA had negative earnings growth (-14.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Telecom industry average (-3.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: TELIA's Return on Equity (10.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/31 23:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Telia Company AB (publ) is covered by 41 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| John Davies | Banco Santander |
| Maurice Patrick | Barclays |