US Stock Volatility: Nokia Plummets on October 22 Due to Restructuring Costs, Declining Profits, and Unraised Guidance

Nokia October 22 Major Drop Analysis

Keywords: restructuring expenses, profit decline, guidance not raised

1. Third quarter results were released on October 22. Due to €357 million in restructuring and integration expenses, reported operating profit fell 22% year-on-year to €196 million, and reported operating margin dropped to 3.8%. Free cash flow for the quarter was negative €99 million. Although adjusted operating profit beat expectations, reported profit and cash flow metrics were weak.

2. On October 22, the company maintained its full-year 2026 financial outlook unchanged; fourth-quarter sales are expected to be in the range of $7.118 billion to $7.355 billion, with the lower end of the range falling below analysts’ previous expectation of about $7.3 billion. The company did not raise its full-year outlook after the earnings announcement.

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