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B.Riley initiates Nokia stock coverage with buy rating on AI growth

B.Riley initiated coverage on Nokia (NYSE:NOK) with a Buy rating and $15 price target, citing 48% upside potential. The firm highlighted Nokia's growth in optical and IP routing segments, driven by AI infrastructure demand. Nokia's Q2 2026 earnings beat profit estimates but missed revenue forecasts. The company also announced AI-RAN trial expansions and plans to close most China sites by year-end.

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Published Sep 17, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NOKBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The coverage upgrade could attract new investors and lift the stock ahead of the next earnings cycle.

02

Market read

New analyst rating and earnings beat provide actionable insight for traders considering NOK.

03

What to watch

Closing Chinese sites could reduce revenue base; execution risk in data‑center segment.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

Analyst initiation and earnings release provide fresh data on Nokia's AI and cloud order intake and segment growth.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NOKBullishMedium confidence
Context

B.Riley initiated coverage on Nokia with a Buy rating and $15 price target, plus fresh Q2 earnings numbers.

Expected impact

upward pressure toward $15 target

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating and 48% upside target on recent earnings beat and AI networking growth.

Market effects

Sector

Positive outlook for telecom infrastructure and AI networking equipment sector.

Regional

Potential boost for European and US telecom operators sourcing AI hardware.

Global

Highlights growing demand for AI-enabled network gear worldwide.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Target may be optimistic if AI spend slows or competition intensifies.

Key entities

  • Analyst Firm
    B.Riley

    Initiated coverage with Buy rating and $15 price target.

  • Company
    Nokia Corp.

    Telecom equipment maker reporting Q2 2026 earnings and AI order intake.

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