Nokia Oyj
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About the company
Nokia Oyj stands as a global technology leader, delivering comprehensive network infrastructure and solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud domains. Its operations are structured into four primary divisions: Mobile Networks, Network Infrastructure, Cloud and Network Services, and Nokia Technologies. The Mobile Networks segment furnishes radio access network technologies, spanning from 2G to 5G, alongside crucial microwave radio links for transport.
- CEO
- Justin Hotard
- IPO
- 1994
- Employees
- 78,434
- HQ
- Espoo, UU, FI
AI snapshot
Six angles, distilled from the data.
The stock is still in a corrective regime, trading below both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It sits well under its 52-week high of 17.3644 and far above the 52-week low of 5.3632, so the setup is a rebound attempt inside a larger downtrend rather than a confirmed trend break.
Wall Street leans constructive, with a Buy consensus and an average target of 14.9667 versus a 9.26 share price. Recent calls have skewed more positive, including upgrades from Danske Bank and Nordea, while Northland lifted its target to 20 from 13, signaling improving sentiment despite mixed hold ratings.
The earnings profile has been improving, with Nokia beating EPS in 5 of the last 7 reported quarters. Next-year EPS estimates point to 0.4813 from a TTM EPS of 0.14, so shareholders should watch whether margin discipline and revenue growth can keep the beat streak intact.
No notable insider buying or selling in recent quarters. With no reported transactions, there is no clear insider signal to offset the operating and valuation debate.
Profitability is modest but positive, with a 45.5% gross margin, 7.93% operating margin, and 3.47% net margin. Revenue grew 8.4% year over year, while free cash flow reached 2.677 billion and cash exceeded total debt by 1.212 billion, giving the balance sheet some flexibility.
Nokia’s edge is scale in network infrastructure and a net-cash balance sheet, but returns remain lighter than stronger software-like peers. At 23.44 times earnings, the valuation is not cheap for a business still working through a low-margin cycle, even with analyst targets above the market price.
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- Market Cap
- $43.96B
- P/E
- 64.92
- Fwd P/E
- 23.35
- PEG
- -2.34
- P/S
- 2.27
- P/B
- 2.17
- EV/EBITDA
- 16.95
- Div Yield
- 1.70%
- Gross Margin
- 44.62%
- Op Margin
- 8.27%
- Net Margin
- 4.65%
- ROE
- 4.55%
- ROIC
- 4.34%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $19.89B+3.5%
- Gross Profit
- $8.66B-2.3%
- Op Income
- $782.00M
- Net Income
- $651.00M-49.0%
- EPS
- $0.11-52.2%
- OCF Growth
- -16.9%
- FCF Growth
- -27.5%
- 52W High
- $17.45
- 52W Low
- $5.86
- 50D MA
- $10.12
- 200D MA
- $10.25
- Beta
- 0.79
- RSI (14)
- 33
- Avg Volume
- 79.77M
Earnings call summaries
Pick a quarter — each call distilled into takeaways, results, and a bull vs bear read.
Nokia said Q3 growth accelerated sharply in AI and cloud, margin improved, and the company raised its 2027 optical/IP growth outlook while keeping full-year operating profit guidance unchanged.· October 22, 2026
- Q3 net sales grew 9% and operating margin expanded 220 basis points to 11.7%; gross margin was 44.6% and gross profit was EUR 2.3 billion.
- AI and cloud was the standout: sales rose 123% year over year, reaching 12% of group sales, with gross order intake up 118% to EUR 1.5 billion.
- Nokia raised its 2027 outlook for Optical Networks and IP Networks combined growth to 25% to 30%, versus the prior 18% to 20% full-year assumption.
- Management said demand still exceeds supply in optical and IP, especially in AI-driven data center connectivity, and cited 29 customers for 800G coherent pluggables.
- The company kept comparable operating profit guidance unchanged and said it remains above the midpoint; Q4 net sales are expected to rise 20% to 24% sequentially.
- results":"Reported Q3 net sales increased 9% year over year. Gross profit was EUR 2.3 billion and gross margin was 44.6%, described as largely stable. Operating profit was EUR 605 million and operating margin improved 220 basis points to 11.7%. Free cash flow was negative EUR 99 million, and Nokia ended the quarter with a net cash position of EUR 2.6 billion. By segment, Network Infrastructure sales grew 15%, Optical Networks grew 18%, IP Networks grew 43%, Fixed Networks declined 22%, and Mobile Infrastructure sales grew 5%; within customer segments, AI and cloud sales rose 123% year over year to 12% of group net sales, telecom sales were stable, Mission-Critical Enterprise grew 7%, and technology licensing grew 8%. For Q4, management expects net sales to increase 20% to 24% sequentially, with Mobile Infrastructure seasonality somewhat dampened by pull-forward into Q3. Full-year comparable operating profit guidance was unchanged, with the company still tracking above the midpoint; management also said Q4 Technology Standards revenue will be lower as deal activity slows, gross margin in Network Infrastructure should improve in Q4, restructuring charges are now expected to be approximately EUR 1.1 billion in 2026 with associated cash outflows of EUR 800 million to EUR 900 million, and free cash flow conversion for 2026 is expected to be 35% to 55%.
- ceo":"Justin Hotard’s tone was upbeat and execution-focused. He framed the quarter as evidence that Nokia’s strategy is working: growth is accelerating in chosen areas, operating leverage is becoming more visible, and demand in AI/cloud-driven networking is broadening across optical, IP, telco, and even adjacent use cases like out-of-band management and AI RAN. He emphasized that the company is investing to meet durable demand, not a short-lived spike, and repeatedly pointed to backlog, supply constraints, and multi-year opportunities beyond 2027.","cfo":"Marco Wiren highlighted a stronger Q3 with 9% sales growth, EUR 2.3 billion in gross profit, 44.6% gross margin, and EUR 605 million in operating profit at an 11.7% margin. He attributed the margin mix to higher sales and operating leverage, but noted NI gross margin fell to 41.2% due to product mix and ramping new AI/cloud products, while MI gross margin was 47.5%. On cash, he said free cash flow was negative EUR 99 million because of restructuring payments and working-capital buildup, and he updated 2026 restructuring charges to about EUR 1.1 billion with cash outflows of EUR 800 million to EUR 900 million and free cash flow conversion of 35% to 55%. He also said Nokia remains in a net cash position of EUR 2.6 billion and expects Q4 NI gross margin improvement.","qanda":"Analysts focused on whether the AI/cloud opportunity is converting from design wins into sustained orders, how much of the roughly EUR 5 billion AI/cloud order book is near-term, and when the business becomes margin-accretive. Management said most orders are within a 12-month time frame, with some extending further out but still largely within 2027, and that margin accretion should improve as volumes scale and IP moves off a low base. Questions also probed optical/IP growth sustainability, 6-inch indium phosphide ramp timing, satellite opportunities, and whether radio demand reflected pre-buying or AI-related telco investment; management said the fab ramp is progressing well, satellite is being pursued through sovereign communications and AI-RAN-related connectivity, and the Q3 radio pull-forward was mostly project timing rather than pre-buying. On margins, management reiterated that temporary dilution from new products and portfolio actions should ease over time, but component supply constraints and price increases remain a live issue.","bull":"The bullish case from this call is that Nokia is seeing real revenue conversion from AI and cloud demand, with 123% growth in that segment and strong order intake in optical and IP. Management also sounded increasingly confident that the opportunity is durable, raising the 2027 growth outlook for Optical and IP combined to 25% to 30% and citing demand that exceeds supply, multiple design wins, and expanding customer traction.","bear":"The main risks are execution, margin dilution, and supply-chain pressure. Nokia said NI gross margin was down to 41.2% because of mix and the ramp of new products, free cash flow was negative EUR 99 million, and restructuring/cash outflows are rising as the company accelerates portfolio changes and integration. Management also acknowledged broad-based component shortages and price increases, slower Technology Standards deal activity in Q4, and that Mobile Infrastructure remains a flat market even if some pricing improves."}]} }`]**]}
AI summary of the company's earnings call · Paraphrased · Not investment advice
- Free Float
- 105.5%
- Shares Outstanding
- 5.40B
- Float Shares
- 5.70B
of shares held by institutions
876 13F filers
Congressional trading
Senate and House stock disclosures for NOK, newest first.
| Member | Type | Traded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel LeeHouse · FL15 | Buy | Sep 18, 26 | Filing → |
| Alan ArmstrongSenate | Buy | Mar 30, 26 | Filing → |
| Laurel LeeHouse · FL15 | Sell | Jun 2, 26 | Filing → |
| Laurel LeeHouse · FL15 | Sell | Jul 6, 26 | Filing → |
| Laurel LeeHouse · FL15 | Sell | May 11, 26 | Filing → |
| Lisa C. McClainHouse · MI09 | Buy | Jun 11, 25 | Filing → |
| Lisa C. McClainHouse · MI09 | Sell | Jun 17, 25 | Filing → |
| John FettermanSenate · PA | Buy | Jun 6, 24 | Filing → |
| Daniel GoldmanHouse · NY10 | Sell | Jul 10, 23 | Filing → |
| Daniel GoldmanHouse · NY10 | Buy | Mar 31, 23 | Filing → |
| John Wright HickenlooperSenate · CO | Sell | Mar 15, 23 | Filing → |
| Daniel GoldmanHouse · NY10 | Buy | Feb 27, 23 | Filing → |
| John Wright HickenlooperSenate · CO | Buy | Jun 3, 21 | Filing → |
| Greg GianforteHouse · MT00 | Buy | Mar 18, 20 | Filing → |
Source: public STOCK Act disclosures. Filed weeks after the trade — a lagging signal, not a real-time one.
Top institutional holders
Largest 13F positions, with quarter-over-quarter change.
| Holder | Shares | Δ Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Corp | 166.39M | 0 |
| Fmr LLC | 155.40M | ▼ 67.00M |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 38.17M | ▼ 3.68M |
| Alkeon Capital Management LLC | 36.00M | ▲ 36.00M |
| Morgan Stanley | 33.21M | ▲ 17.20M |
| Marshall Wace, Llp | 33.02M | ▲ 23.05M |
| Voya Investment Management LLC | 27.27M | ▲ 26.29M |
| Capital World Investors | 25.60M | ▲ 25.60M |
| Bank Of America Corp | 25.49M | ▲ 23.05M |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | 23.75M | ▲ 15.92M |
| Citadel Advisors LLC | 20.30M | ▲ 7.70M |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 18.64M | ▲ 4.89M |
Held by 142 ETFs
Biggest fund positions in NOK by dollar value.
Our NOK coverage
Recent articles, reports, and earnings notes.

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