Nokia preps for Q3 with AI demand and AI-RAN tie-up as catalyst
Oct 21, 2026, 9:24 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Upcoming earnings with AI/Cloud demand upside and a strategic AI-RAN partnership could lift sentiment; however, near-term resistance at $11 and ongoing negative cash flow provide downside risk if execution falters.
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Nokia enters Q3 with AI and Cloud demand as a key catalyst, bolster by a new AI-RAN partnership with Super Micro and Nvidia. The earnings print and guidance will shape near-term sentiment, while cash flow remains a concern and margins may be affected by memory chip costs. Key levels to watch are roughly $11 on the upside and $8 on the downside, with the AI roadmap potentially supporting a longer-term recovery.
Nokia to report Q3 on Oct 22; consensus EPS 0.08, revenue $5.80B.
AI and Cloud demand cited; Q2 AI/Cloud orders 2.8B EUR with ~50% to revenue.
AI-RAN partnership with Super Micro and Nvidia Aerial platform; 6G roadmap.
Technical setup shows repair-mode trend; resistance near $11, support $8.
Guidance: Op profit EUR 2.1-2.6B; Infra growth 12-14%; cash flow mix to the low end.
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