Nokia Oyj

NYSE:NOK Stock Report

Market Cap: US$69.4b

Nokia Oyj Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Nokia Oyj has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 12%, while the Communications industry saw earnings growing at 2.2% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 4.1% per year. Nokia Oyj's return on equity is 3.7%, and it has net margins of 3.9%.

Key information

12.02%

Earnings growth rate

12.37%

EPS growth rate

Communications Industry Growth31.77%
Revenue growth rate-4.13%
Return on equity3.69%
Net Margin3.87%
Next Earnings Update23 Jul 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 06

Nokia's Optical Networking Business Is A Solid Investment Catalyst

Summary Nokia (NOK) is getting explosive growth from its optical network business from AI data center buildouts. Nvidia's $1Bn investment for a 3% stake in it will ensure competitiveness in mobile networks. The growth from data center networks, which will 40% of Nokia's revenue by 2028, will allow it a much higher multiple. Even with the current increase of 170% in its stock in the past year, I believe there is significant upside left in the next 3-5 years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 31

Formula 6G: Nokia In Pole Position With Strong Margins And Global Reach

Summary NOK is significantly undervalued with a short-term price target of $6.85 per share and long-term price target of $14.52 per share. Despite NOK's strong margins, regional diversification, and dominant 6G positioning, NOK appears undervalued with strong growth prospects. Aggressive cost-cutting measures and strategic regional diversification enhance NOK's profitability and resilience against geopolitical tensions. NOK's leadership in 6G R&D and robust IP portfolio position it to capture significant 6G market share, driving long-term value creation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 13

Nokia Better Positioned Than Ericsson To Face Uncertainty

Summary Ericsson's stock dropped around 15% in late January due to NEC Corp.'s potential acquisition of CSG Systems, possibly because investors see it as a challenge to Ericsson's telecom cloud ambitions. Thus, despite the Swedish company's leading position in mobile networks compared to Nokia, I do not consider it a buy. The Finnish company appears better positioned to face uncertainty as the telecom software industry consolidates and reciprocity tariffs potentially hit U.S. imports in April. Nokia's stronger profitability suggests more pricing flexibility to respond to increased competition while its revenue streams are more diversified. Thus, Nokia is a buy and Ericsson is a Hold. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 31

Why I'm Maintaining My Hold Rating Despite Its Strong Q4 Results

Summary Nokia's Q4 2024 earnings and revenues both beat estimates, leading to potential positive EPS revisions and a possible rating upgrade from C-. Operating margin hit 19.1%, the highest since 2015, driven by strong North American demand and a favorable product mix in network infrastructure. Nokia's strong cash generation suggests higher returns through dividends and buybacks. Despite headwinds, Nokia's strategic acquisition of Infinera and focus on hyperscalers and data centers bolster its growth outlook, maintaining a "hold" rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 24

Nokia: Potentially Underestimated In 2025

Summary Nokia's stock might be undervalued with potential for growth due to new deals and partnerships in AI and 5G, making it a cautious Buy for 2025. Despite stagnant revenue and recent declines, Nokia's improving gross margins and strong cash flows suggest a financial turnaround is possible. The stock's extremely low valuation compared to sector medians presents a favorable risk-reward profile, with potential for significant price appreciation. Investors should watch for revenue growth in Network Infrastructure and Mobile Networks and continued margin improvements in upcoming earnings reports. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 20

Nokia: My Take On A Potential Upside For The Company

Summary Nokia has a strong asset and patent portfolio, but its competitive edge is limited, especially against rivals like Ericsson. Despite recent improvements, Nokia's sales have been declining, and its future growth prospects are uncertain. NOK stock's valuation is not compelling, with a target price of €3.2/share, making it a "Hold" due to numerous risks. Nokia's 3% yield and fundamentals are decent, but the competitive landscape and R&D demands pose significant challenges. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Nokia Oyj makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:NOK Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 2619,9967742,6304,772
31 Dec 2519,8896292,6794,718
30 Sep 2519,7488492,6264,554
30 Jun 2519,2469092,5814,441
31 Mar 2519,1661,1982,5614,359
31 Dec 2419,2201,7042,5454,319
30 Sep 2418,6528892,4934,245
30 Jun 2419,0358872,5064,246
31 Mar 2420,0078092,5024,204
31 Dec 2321,1386352,5374,216
30 Sep 2323,1713,8482,7794,366
30 Jun 2324,7044,1282,8784,483
31 Mar 2325,1384,3042,9094,539
31 Dec 2223,7614,1932,8174,466
30 Sep 2223,8761,7272,8624,420
30 Jun 2223,0331,6522,7654,290
31 Mar 2222,4741,5322,7234,233
31 Dec 2122,2021,6322,7664,214
30 Sep 2122,341-1,7422,7274,081
30 Jun 2122,236-1,8842,7043,954
31 Mar 2122,015-2,1482,7153,896
31 Dec 2021,852-2,5202,8984,087
30 Sep 2022,2027402,8633,917
30 Jun 2022,5946252,9484,078
31 Mar 2023,1963553,0254,231
31 Dec 1923,315143,0614,434
30 Sep 1923,280-3593,1154,489
30 Jun 1923,052-5703,1844,547
31 Mar 1922,671-6463,2114,584
31 Dec 1822,563-5543,2774,598
30 Sep 1822,346-1,1283,2544,655
30 Jun 1822,388-1,1943,2754,733
31 Mar 1822,693-1,3513,3464,776
31 Dec 1723,147-1,4733,6524,859
30 Sep 1723,153-4303,4914,892
30 Jun 1723,549-3573,5124,887
31 Mar 1723,508-6003,4984,911
31 Dec 1623,641-7513,5384,935
30 Sep 1620,593-9123,0864,221
30 Jun 1617,733-6042,6413,516
31 Mar 1615,0753992,2342,803
31 Dec 1512,5601,1921,7812,080
30 Sep 1512,3991,0181,6282,079
30 Jun 1512,4513,1291,5902,081

Quality Earnings: NOK has a large one-off loss of €662.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.

Growing Profit Margin: NOK's current net profit margins (3.9%) are lower than last year (6.3%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: NOK has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 12% per year.

Accelerating Growth: NOK's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: NOK had negative earnings growth (-35.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Communications industry average (20.5%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: NOK's Return on Equity (3.7%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 18:05
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Nokia Oyj is covered by 61 analysts. 23 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullABG Sundal Collier
Richard KramerArete Research Services LLP
James KelleherArgus Research Company