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Nokia’s 140% Rally Turns AI Comeback Into Valuation Puzzle

A rally in Nokia Oyj is forcing investors to reconsider the company not as an old telecom-equipment stock, but as part of the infrastructure underpinning the artificial intelligence boom.

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  • Source: Bloomberg
  • Published: 2026-05-26
  • Signal score: 5
  • 7 sources

Editor's take

Nokia's stock has surged 140%, prompting a reevaluation of its role from traditional telecom infrastructure provider to a key enabler of the AI revolution.

This valuation shift is significant because the company's network equipment and fiber optic technologies are essential for the massive data transfer and processing demands of AI workloads, particularly for training large language models like those developed by Google and OpenAI. The rally suggests investors are betting on Nokia's ability to capitalize on the insatiable appetite for AI, a stark contrast to its previous performance.

Future developments to monitor include Nokia's actual revenue growth directly attributable to AI-driven infrastructure upgrades and its success in competing with rivals like Ericsson and Huawei in this emerging market. The sustainability of this valuation will hinge on tangible business wins and concrete contributions to the AI ecosystem, beyond just providing the underlying connectivity.

Signal score: 5

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