Nokia Projects Missing 2023 Sales Targets Due To Prolonged Licensing Talks
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) announced it will not meet its 2023 sales outlook due to extended licensing renewal discussions expected to continue into 2024. Despite favorable court rulings, Nokia is focusing on protecting its patent portfolio's value over quick resolutions. The company anticipates falling short of its financial targets for 2023, impacting net sales, comparable operating margin, and free cash flow. Nokia will report its Q4 and full-year 2023 financial results on January 25, 2024. The Networks businesses are seeing improved order trends, especially in Network Infrastructure, despite a challenging quarter.
December 30, 2023 | 8:55 pm
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Nokia Corporation is likely to experience a negative short-term impact on its stock price due to the announcement of not meeting its 2023 sales outlook and the potential financial underperformance.
The announcement directly pertains to Nokia's financial performance and is critical for investors, as it sets expectations for lower financial results than previously forecasted. This typically leads to negative sentiment among investors and could result in a decrease in stock price in the short term.
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