Oct 15, 2026 · 6 min
Ericsson beats forecasts as Pernod gains and Entain retreats
Ericsson Surges, Pernod Ricard Gains, Entain Slides
The market roundup shows how earnings, regional demand, operating costs, sports results, and regulation are moving major European companies.
- 1Ericsson beat third-quarter earnings expectations, but pricing pressure and rising component costs cloud its outlook.
- 2Pernod Ricard gained as momentum improved in the United States and China despite continued weakness in Europe.
- 3Entain fell after slower online gaming growth, unfavorable Italian sports results, and a provisional gambling ban in Brazil.
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Ericsson’s earnings beat drives a sharp share rise, while pricing pressure and component costs keep the outlook from being straightforward.
The brief
Ericsson shares surged after the telecom-equipment maker beat third-quarter earnings expectations, with strong core-networks performance and solid fourth-quarter margin guidance tempered by pricing pressure and rising component costs.
Pernod Ricard gained as momentum improved in the United States and China, even while weakness in Europe continued to weigh on the broader picture for the drinks company.
Entain moved lower after weaker online gaming growth, unfavorable sports results in Italy, and a provisional gambling ban in Brazil combined to sharpen its regulatory and operating risks.
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