Nokia Reports Steep Decline in Q2 Sales and Profit
The telecom giant struggles with weak 5G demand but anticipates recovery later in the year.
- Net sales fell 18% year-on-year to €4.47 billion, the lowest since 2015.
- Operating profit dropped 32% to €423 million, missing analyst expectations.
- Nokia's stock fell 8% following the earnings report.
- The company is cutting costs and investing in AI-driven data center services.
- Nokia expects a significant sales acceleration in the second half of 2024.