Nokia Oyj · NOK · FY2025 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2025
Nokia: AI and cloud demand strengthen the network-infrastructure outlook
The supplied analysis supports a cautiously constructive view of Nokia's operating trajectory: AI and cloud demand, optical-network expansion, and progress on Infinera integration provide evidence for growth, while execution, margin durability, regulation, and customer-spending cycles remain unresolved.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, the narrative improved from a lowered outlook and tariff- and currency-related pressure to a maintained outlook, stronger AI- and cloud-led order momentum, and faster-than-planned Infinera integration. The focus now shifts toward converting that momentum into durable growth while protecting margins.
Guidance delta
Management maintained its outlook, with the supplied analysis pointing to continued execution against the existing operating-profit plan.
Key takeaways
- Management described solid momentum in optical and IP networks, supported by AI and cloud customers.
- The Infinera integration is progressing ahead of schedule and is already contributing to profitability, according to the supplied analysis.
- Nokia highlighted 5G standalone core leadership and a new RAN win as additional execution evidence.
- The main test is whether AI and cloud demand converts into durable growth while product mix and regulation remain manageable.
Management priorities
- Complete the Infinera integration and deliver targeted synergies.
- Expand high-speed optical shipments and broaden network-operating-system adoption.
- Advance 5G standalone core, 6G, and AI-RAN initiatives.
- Maintain disciplined capital allocation and continuous cost savings.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 24, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenblatt | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 23, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Craig-Hallum | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Northland Capital Markets | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Citigroup | Sell | Buy | Downgrade | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Raymond James | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Credit Suisse | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Kepler Cheuvreux | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Cowen & Co. | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Equal Weight | Upgrade | May 7, 2021 |
| MKM Partners | Buy | Buy | Maintain | May 1, 2020 |
| New Street Research | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Charter Equity | Buy | Market Perform | Upgrade | Jul 26, 2019 |
| BMO Capital | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Exane BNP Paribas | Underperform | Neutral | Downgrade | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Argus | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | May 5, 2018 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Feb 5, 2018 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Natixis | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jan 13, 2017 |
| CLSA | Underperform | Outperform | Downgrade | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Nordea Equity | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Apr 8, 2016 |
| Nordea | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Apr 8, 2016 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Sep 21, 2015 |
| Danske Bank | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Aug 26, 2015 |
| UBS | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | May 8, 2015 |
| Evli Bank | Hold | Sell | Upgrade | May 4, 2015 |
| Oddo Securities | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Bernstein | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Barclays | Overweight | Equal Weight | Upgrade | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Swedbank | Neutral | Reduce | Upgrade | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Berenberg | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Societe Generale | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 24, 2014 |
| Carnegie | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 15, 2014 |
| S&P Capital IQ | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Santander | Underweight | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 22, 2013 |
| HSBC | Neutral | Underweight | Upgrade | Sep 23, 2013 |
| SEB Enskilda | Overweight | Market Weight | Upgrade | Sep 19, 2013 |
| RBC Capital | Outperform | Sector Perform | Upgrade | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Oppenheimer | Perform | Underperform | Upgrade | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Northland Securities | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Jyske Bank | Sell | Buy | Downgrade | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Baird | Neutral | Underperform | Upgrade | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Needham | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Nomura | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Argus Capital | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Standpoint Research | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Standpoint | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Wedbush | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Scotiabank | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Maintain | Apr 23, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $8.14. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenblatt Securities | Mike Genovese | $14 | $8.18 | +72.0% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Northland Securities | Tim Savageaux | $20 | $17.13 | +145.7% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Jim Kelleher | $15 | $10.46 | +84.3% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Northland Securities | Analyst unavailable | $13 | $10.53 | +59.7% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| New Street | Analyst unavailable | $6.57 | $5.96 | -19.3% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Northland Securities | Analyst unavailable | $8.5 | $7.77 | +4.4% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Northland Securities | Analyst unavailable | $7.5 | $6.21 | -7.9% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| BNP Paribas | Jakob Bluestone | $5 | $4.38 | -38.6% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Raymond James | Analyst unavailable | $7 | $5.12 | -14.0% | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Raymond James | Analyst unavailable | $6.75 | $4.9 | -17.1% | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Raymond James | Simon Leopold | $6.5 | $5.02 | -20.1% | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Andrew Gardiner | $5.44 | $6.08 | -33.2% | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Craig-Hallum | Christian Schwab | $8 | $6.08 | -1.7% | Jul 30, 2021 |
| BNP Paribas | Stefan Slowinski | $7.7 | $5.39 | -5.4% | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Goldman Sachs | Alexander Duval | $6.5 | $5.45 | -20.1% | Jun 25, 2021 |
| SEB Enskilda | Artem Beletski | $5 | $4.68 | -38.5% | Apr 30, 2021 |
| BlackRock | Achal Sultania | $4.84 | $4.68 | -40.5% | Apr 30, 2021 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationNokia 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. Within Network Infrastructure, Nokia provides fixed access solutions such as fiber and copper, coupled with cloud and virtualization services. This segment also encompasses a robust Wi-Fi portfolio, featuring mesh solutions and cloud-based controllers, as well as sophisticated IP routing solutions for aggregation, edge, and core applications tailored for residential, business, mobile, and industrial sectors.…
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Missed on EPS
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- SPOTFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-11.6% EPS+11.1% move
- VRSNFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-2.0% EPS-0.9% move
- HBANMFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-5.3% EPS+0.5% move
- HBANPFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-5.3% EPS0.0% move
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- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-24T03:40:46.402698+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-24T03:40:46.399908+00:00
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