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Nokia stock dips 6% on weak forecast: Will Trump target the 5G supplier again in second term?

by July 18, 2024
written by July 18, 2024

Nokia shares opened with a sharp 6% decline today following disappointing Q2 earnings and a bleak sales forecast, sending ripples through the market. 

The telecommunications giant reported a significant 18% year-over-year drop in sales, totaling $4.81 billion, well below analysts’ expectations of $5.24 billion.

The slump marks Nokia’s lowest quarterly sales since 2015, highlighting a challenging landscape in mobile infrastructure upgrades, crucial for its 5G equipment sales. 

Amidst declining revenues, Nokia faces mounting pressure to reassess its approach to network infrastructure amidst slowing investments.

Specifically, Nokia’s network infrastructure segment saw an 11% decline year-over-year, while cloud and network services also dipped by 16%. 

The most pronounced decline was in mobile network sales, plummeting by 24% year-over-year.

AI a distraction for Nokia?

Despite these setbacks, Nokia is bolstering its strategy with a recent $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera, a move aimed at strengthening its foothold in the optical networking market and leveraging AI capabilities. 

This acquisition positions Nokia as a major player in optical networking, enabling it to cater to tech giants investing heavily in data centers for AI advancement.

However, questions linger over whether Nokia’s pivot towards AI and optical networking is a prudent diversification or a distraction from its core 5G business goals. 

Investors, already disillusioned with Nokia’s stagnant stock performance reminiscent of four years ago, are skeptical about the company’s strategic direction amidst ongoing challenges.

In a twist of fate, former President Donald Trump’s previous remarks about potentially acquiring Nokia resurface amidst its current struggles. 

Back in 2020, Trump suggested acquiring Nokia to counter Huawei’s dominance in the 5G race, fearing America’s lag in technology and national security implications.

With Trump’s potential return to office looming and Nokia’s stock now trading at levels seen four years ago, speculation mounts about whether history could repeat itself. 

The prospect of Trump revisiting his previous stance on Nokia could hinge on future geopolitical dynamics and technological advancements in the 5G sector.

As Nokia navigates through turbulent waters, its next steps in revitalizing its market position and investor confidence will be closely scrutinized, particularly amidst evolving global tech rivalries and strategic shifts in telecommunications infrastructure.

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