Nokia vs. Verizon: Which Telecommunications Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

The article compares Nokia and Verizon as telecommunications investments for 2027. Nokia provides network infrastructure and software with lean finances (0.2x debt-to-equity) but faces cyclical spending risks. Verizon generates massive cash flows ($19.7B free cash flow) and offers a 6%+ dividend with 20 consecutive years of increases, but carries heavy debt (1.9x debt-to-equity). The analyst recommends Verizon for 2027 due to its superior valuation multiples, robust dividend, and established cash generation, despite Nokia's potential upside from AI-RAN technology.

11/11/2026, 11:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Muutokset Nokia Oyj:n omien osakkeiden omistuksessa

Nokia distributed 847,057 treasury shares to employees participating in stock-based incentive programs, reducing its treasury stock holdings to 80,314,659 shares. The distribution was authorized by a board decision from October 2, 2025, and executed according to program terms.

11/09/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

Nokia transferred 847,057 of its own shares to participants of equity-based incentive plans without consideration. Following the transfer, Nokia holds 80,314,659 own shares. The transfer settles commitments under the company's incentive plans as previously announced.

11/09/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia Global Network Traffic Report forecasts AI will drive nearly half of global traffic in 2035

Nokia's Global Network Traffic Report projects that AI will drive 44% of global network traffic by 2035, with total traffic nearly quadrupling to 3,789 exabytes per month. Physical and agentic AI applications will significantly increase demand for uplink capacity, low latency, and distributed edge infrastructure, requiring networks to be redesigned beyond traditional download-focused architectures.

11/04/2026, 3:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia vs. AT&T: Comparing Cyclical Sales Patterns vs. Steady Revenue

AT&T generates roughly five times more revenue than Nokia with consistent quarter-over-quarter performance, while Nokia exhibits cyclical patterns with sharp Q4 spikes reflecting IT budget spending cycles. Both companies show year-over-year growth, but Nokia's AI and cloud business is accelerating with 123% growth, potentially transforming its revenue trajectory. AT&T's steady free cash flow supports its dividend payments, demonstrating reliable operational performance.

11/03/2026, 10:53 PM • The Motley Fool

Nokia: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Nokia reported Q3 2026 results with 9% year-over-year net sales growth, driven by strong AI infrastructure demand. AI and cloud revenue surged 123% year-over-year, representing 12% of total sales. The company raised 2027 growth guidance for Optical and IP Networks to 25%-30%, while operating margins expanded 220 basis points. Infinera acquisition synergies are materializing a year ahead of schedule, and AI radio access networks demonstrated 20% spectral efficiency gains in live tests.

10/23/2026, 1:57 PM • The Motley Fool

Not Intel. Not CoreWeave. This Underappreciated Nvidia-Backed Company Is Growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revenue by 123%. Here's Why It's a Buy Today for $8.

Nokia is undergoing an AI-driven transformation as a supplier of AI networking equipment and infrastructure. Nvidia invested $1 billion in Nokia last year to collaborate on AI radio access networks (AI-RAN). Nokia's AI & Cloud division revenue surged 123% year-over-year to 631 million euros in Q3, with order intake up 118%. The company is positioned as a key pick-and-shovel supplier in the AI infrastructure ecosystem, providing optical networking equipment needed by hyperscalers building data centers.

10/23/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

ICEYE and Nokia partner with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to develop sovereign satcom capability

ICEYE and Nokia have signed a Letter of Intent with Ukraine's Ministry of Defence to develop sovereign satellite communications systems. The partnership aims to provide Ukraine with secure, controlled broadband LEO satellite communications for defense and emergency services, built on trusted European technology.

10/22/2026, 1:52 PM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia Oyj - Johtohenkilöiden liiketoimet (Hammarén)

Nokia executive Patrik Hammarén received 8,505 shares as part of stock-based compensation on October 15, 2026. The transaction was disclosed under EU Market Abuse Regulation Article 19 requirements for managers' transactions.

10/15/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia Corporation - Managers' transactions (Heard)

Nokia Corporation disclosed managers' transactions on October 15, 2026, including a receipt of share-based incentive by David Heard (Other senior manager) involving 35,110 shares. The company also announced changes in its own shares holdings.

10/15/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia Oyj - Johtohenkilöiden liiketoimet (Heard)

Nokia Corporation disclosed manager transactions on October 15, 2026, including David Heard from senior management receiving 35,110 shares as part of stock compensation. The company also announced changes in its own share holdings, with 2,142,361 Nokia shares held by the company.

10/15/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia Corporation - Managers' transactions (Hammarén)

Nokia Corporation disclosed managers' transactions on October 15, 2026, including a receipt of share-based incentive by senior manager Patrik Hammarén involving 8,505 shares. The company also announced changes in its own shares holdings.

10/15/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia Corporation - Managers' transactions (Mahajan)

Nokia Corporation disclosed managers' transactions on October 15, 2026, including a receipt of share-based incentive by senior manager Pallavi Mahajan involving 35,192 shares. The company also announced changes in its own shares holdings.

10/15/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Muutokset Nokia Oyj:n omien osakkeiden omistuksessa

Nokia has distributed 2,142,361 treasury shares to participants in its stock-based incentive programs as per the board's decision from October 2, 2025. Following the distribution, Nokia holds 81,161,716 treasury shares remaining.

10/15/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

Nokia Corporation transferred 2,142,361 of its own shares without consideration to participants of its equity-based incentive plans on October 15, 2026. The transfer was based on a Board of Directors resolution announced on October 2, 2025, to settle commitments to incentive plan participants. Following the transfer, Nokia holds 81,161,716 own shares.

10/15/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire