Nokia Oyj (NYSE:NOK ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2025 4:30 AM ET Company Participants David Mulholland - Head of IR Pekka Lundmark - President and CEO Marco Wiren - CFO Conference Call Participants Joachim Gunell - DNB Markets Simon Leopold - Raymond James Artem Beletski - SEB Enskilda Sami Sarkamies - Danske Bank Sandeep Deshpande - J.P. Morgan Daniel Djurberg - Handelsbanken Ulrich Rathe - Bernstein Rob Sanders - Deutsche Bank Felix Henriksson - Nordea David Mulholland Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Nokia's stock might be undervalued with potential for growth due to new deals and partnerships in AI and 5G, making it a cautious Buy for 2025. Despite stagnant revenue and recent declines, Nokia's improving gross margins and strong cash flows suggest a financial turnaround is possible. The stock's extremely low valuation compared to sector medians presents a favorable risk-reward profile, with potential for significant price appreciation.
Nokia stock (NYSE: NOK) has outperformed since the beginning of 2024, increasing by about 37% (Jan. 14) since January 2024 compared to the broader S&P 500 which gained about 22% over the same period. Similarly, Nokia's peer Ericsson stock (NASDAQ: ERIC) is also up 36% during the same period.
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