
Nokia (NOK) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Nokia (NOK) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Nokia is supported by a stronger mix shift toward AI infrastructure, where 3Q26 AI & Cloud revenue surged 123% Y/Y to about €630mn and order intake rose 118% to €1.5bn, helping build €5.2bn of backlog since the start of 2025. Its Optical and IP businesses are accelerating, with Optical up 18% Y/Y, IP up 43%, and combined Optical and IP revenue growing roughly 30% Y/Y, while management expects 2026 growth to exceed the prior 18% to 20% guide and sees 2027 growth of 25% to 30%. Profitability is also improving, as comparable operating margin expanded to 11.7%, comparable operating profit rose 35% Y/Y to €605mn, and the company is backing this with €400mn of additional working capital in 2026 and a vertically integrated InP supply chain that should support demand through at least 2027.
Bears say
Nokia is facing deteriorating fundamentals as reported operating margin fell to 3.8% and free cash flow was negative €99mn in the quarter, with restructuring, acquisition-related amortization, and capex weighing on results. Its balance sheet is still net cash positive at €2.58bn, but that cushion is shrinking as net cash fell 14% Y/Y and working capital consumed roughly €560mn, including higher receivables and inventories tied to the AI and Cloud ramp. The outlook is pressured by backlog conversion risk, subscale positioning in data center Ethernet switching, and uncertain AI-RAN monetization, while Network Infrastructure must lift margins from 8.1% toward the 13–17% 2028 target despite lower-margin mix and ongoing restructuring charges.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Nokia and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
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