Nokia Reports Strong Q2 Profit Growth Driven by AI and Data Center Demand, Raises Full-Year Guidance

Nokia has announced a significant increase in its operating profit for the second quarter of 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. The company’s comparable operating profit rose to 434 million euros, an 18% increase compared to the same period last year, according to MTV Uutiset. This figure surpassed the average analyst estimate of 382 million euros, as reported by Reuters in an LSEG survey (Yle). However, Kauppalehti cites a lower consensus estimate of 376 million euros, further highlighting Nokia’s outperforming results (Daily Finland).