Shares in Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson – ADR (NASDAQ:ERIC) experienced a marked increase in premarket trading following the company’s release of its fourth-quarter financial results which exceeded market expectations. The telecom equipment provider reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.27, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.23. Alongside this earnings beat, Ericsson generated quarterly revenues totaling $7.367 billion, outperforming anticipated sales of $7.030 billion. This combination of higher-than-forecasted earnings and revenue translated into a 7.1% uplift in Ericsson's stock price, pushing the share value to $10.26 prior to the market open.
Ericsson’s positive earnings announcement is part of a wider pattern of stock price volatility evident in the premarket trading session, where a series of companies exhibited significant gains and losses, reflecting active investor interest and response to recent developments.
Notable Premarket Gainers
Ryvyl Inc (NASDAQ:RVYL) led the charge among premarket gainers with an impressive 96% jump to $10.27. This followed a 10% increase on the preceding trading day. The company's advance was supported by a formal written notice from Nasdaq confirming that Ryvyl had regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), alleviating regulatory concerns.
Movano Inc (NASDAQ:MOVE) also exhibited strong momentum in premarket trading, climbing 75.6% to $12.24. This surge was catalyzed by the announcement from Corvex, an artificial intelligence cloud company based in Virginia, which is in the process of merging with Movano. The combined entity disclosed a long-term GPU lease agreement, aligning with expansion plans in AI infrastructure.
Direct Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:DRCT) rose 45.9% to $3.37 in premarket activity after recording a 30% gain on the previous trading day. Similarly, Blue Gold Ltd (NASDAQ:BGL) showed substantial gains, climbing 37.8% to $5.87 after doubling its share price with a 104% gain on Thursday.
Revelation Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:REVB) advanced 31.1% to $1.12 in premarket trading. The company disclosed that it secured an agreement with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an approval pathway concerning its proprietary drug candidate, Gemini, intended for treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI).
Brand Engagement Network Inc (NASDAQ:BNAI) rose 25.8% to $10.90. The firm, specializing in secure conversational AI technology, recently formalized a strategic partnership with Valio Technologies. This collaboration aims to establish an exclusive AI licensing arrangement for governmental and commercial markets throughout Africa.
In addition, Life360 (NASDAQ:LIF) climbed 23% to $67.43 after raising its FY2025 sales guidance, reflecting a more optimistic outlook for future revenue. AiRWA Inc (NASDAQ:YYAI) increased 20.5% to $1.41, and Regencell Bioscience Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:RGC) saw an 11.5% uptick to $34.34 after a 40% jump the previous day.
Premarket Decliners
On the downside, Aptera Motors Corp (NASDAQ:SEV) fell 21.2% to $1.90. Ambitions Enterprise Management Co LLC (NASDAQ:AHMA) experienced a 19.1% drop to $30.05 after previously gaining 42%, indicating a notable reversal in investor sentiment.
Phoenix Asia Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:PHOE) declined 14.2% to $11.72. Despite Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, its shares dropped 13.1% to $47.19 in premarket trading due to a weak forward-looking outlook issued after market close.
Emerson Radio Corp (NYSE:MSN) slipped 13.1% to $0.38 following a prior 13% gain. American Rebel Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:AREB) decreased 12.6% to $0.38 amid an announcement of a 1-for-20 reverse stock split slated for February 2. Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd (NASDAQ:LHSW) saw a 12.4% decline to $0.69 after a recent 5% advance, and Roma Green Finance Ltd (NASDAQ:ROMA) dropped 13.1% to $2.06.
Korea Electric Power Corp (NYSE:KEP) fell 7.1% to $20.94 after a 3% decline the previous day, while New Era Energy & Digital Inc (NASDAQ:NUAI) slipped 6% to $7.58 in premarket trading.
Summary of Selected Premarket Stock Prices and Percentage Changes
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHMA | Ambitions Enterprise Management Co LLC | 30.50 | -17.8 |
| AREB | American Rebel Holdings Inc | 0.38 | -12.0 |
| BGL | Blue Gold Ltd | 5.16 | 21.1 |
| BNAI | Brand Engagement Network Inc | 11.16 | 28.9 |
| DRCT | Direct Digital Holdings Inc | 4.46 | 93.1 |
| ERIC | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson | 10.26 | 7.10 |
| INTC | Intel Corp | 47.12 | -13.3 |
| KEP | Korea Electric Power Corp | 20.94 | -7.06 |
| LHSW | Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd | 0.69 | -12.6 |
| LIF | Life360 Inc | 67.43 | 23.0 |
| MOVE | Movano Inc | 12.31 | 77.6 |
| MSN | Emerson Radio Corp | 0.38 | -13.1 |
| NUAI | New Era Energy & Digital Inc | 7.59 | -5.83 |
| PHOE | Phoenix Asia Holdings Ltd | 11.72 | -5.64 |
| REVB | Revelation Biosciences Inc | 1.18 | 37.5 |
| RGC | Regencell Bioscience Holdings Ltd | 35.03 | 13.8 |
| ROMA | Roma Green Finance Ltd | 2.06 | -13.1 |
| RVYL | Ryvyl Inc | 8.61 | 64.3 |
| SEV | Aptera Motors Corp | 1.90 | -21.2 |
| YYAI | AiRWA Inc | 1.39 | 18.8 |
Analysis and Outlook
Ericsson’s beat on both the earnings per share and revenue fronts signals robust operational performance in a competitive telecom market landscape. The advance in its share price ahead of the open reflects investor optimism regarding the company’s financial health and prospects. Meanwhile, the wide-ranging activity among premarket stocks highlights a broad spectrum of investor reactions to recent corporate developments, regulatory confirmations, and strategic announcements.
Notably, companies like Ryvyl and Movano have demonstrated substantial premarket gains following regulatory compliance confirmation and strategic agreements, indicating favorable developments that may enhance future investor confidence. Conversely, shares of Intel and several other firms declined despite better-than-anticipated results, due to cautious forecasts or corporate actions such as reverse stock splits, underscoring the complexity and unpredictability in market responses.