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Nokia Got Pushed Down. Here's Why, and Am I Concerned?

Gaetano · Gaetano · July 15, 2026 at 19:29 · ⏱ 1 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
Summary
Nokia's recent weakness is attributed to a direct read-through from Ericsson's 13.5% earnings-day drop, but the author views the pullback as a positive setup for Nokia's own upcoming earnings because it resets valuation to pre-re-rating levels. The article argues that the risk from Ericsson's report is a near-term overhang that actually strengthens Nokia's risk/reward profile ahead of its own earnings call.
  • •Nokia hit the same share price level as before its last earnings re-rating, around $10, after peaking at ~$17.4 weeks earlier.
  • •Ericsson closed down approximately 13.5% on the day of its earnings report, directly weighing on Nokia's stock in recent days.
  • •The author previously successfully traded Nokia around its last earnings, taking profits in the low $10s and watching the stock rally to $17.
  • •The author believes the current valuation setup for Nokia is 'materially strengthened' and is glad to be entering earnings at a more reasonable valuation.
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Ideas
Gaetano Substack author, Gaetano
The author explicitly states the setup has 'materially strengthened' and that returning to pre-earnings valuation makes Nokia's risk/reward more attractive ahead of its own earnings, despite the Erics
The author explicitly states the setup has 'materially strengthened' and that returning to pre-earnings valuation makes Nokia's risk/reward more attractive ahead of its own earnings, despite the Ericsson overhang. Risk: Ericsson's weak report could signal broader telecom capex headwinds that also impact Nokia's business, negating the valuation-based bull case.
NOK
Gaetano Substack author, Gaetano
The article highlights Ericsson's 13.5% drop on its earnings day as the direct catalyst dragging Nokia lower, serving as a negative read-through for Nokia's telecom equipment segment. This implies Eri
The article highlights Ericsson's 13.5% drop on its earnings day as the direct catalyst dragging Nokia lower, serving as a negative read-through for Nokia's telecom equipment segment. This implies Ericsson's results disappointed the market, making it a near-term risk factor for the peer. Risk: Ericsson's weakness may be idiosyncratic rather than sector-wide; Nokia could still deliver better results due to different product mix or geography.
ERIC
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