# Nokia Surged on Nvidia's Investment — Then Gave It Back. Buy the Dip? (NOK Q2 2026)

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Podcast: [Chip Stock Investor Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chip-stock-investor-podcast-6441813)
Published: 2026-09-01T14:10:24+00:00
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## Resource

Nokia stock surged on Nvidia's investment and AI RAN hype — then gave much of it back. We ran the numbers on NOK's Q2 2026 earnings to see if the sell-off is a buying opportunity or a warning sign. Nokia (NOK) has become one of 2026's most talked-about telecom equipment names after Nvidia's strategic investment and growing buzz around 6G and AI RAN (Radio Access Network) infrastructure. In this episode, we break down Nokia's Q2 2026 earnings, including the misleading telecom revenue chart, the real growth driver (AI and cloud products, up 105% year-over-year vs. just 4% for legacy telecom), and how the Infinera and Fenix Group acquisitions are repositioning Nokia as a vertically integrated optical communications and data center supplier. We also compare Nokia's free cash flow margin against internet infrastructure peers Cloudflare, Akamai, and Fastly, then run a reverse DCF to see what profit growth rate is already priced into the stock at a $55–56 billion market cap. With shares down significantly from 2026 highs, we explain why we're staying on the sidelines for now — and the price level where Nokia would become interesting again. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - New Research Platform & Live Event Announcement 1:15 - CDN Series Wrap-Up: Why We're Holding Cloudflare 2:00 - Nokia's Acquisition Spree: Fenix, Rapid, Infinera 4:00 - Selling Fixed Wireless Access to Inseego 5:00 - Q2 2026 Slide Deck: The Nvidia Investment Effect 6:15 - The Misleading Telecom Revenue Chart 7:30 - Real Growth Driver: AI and Cloud Up 105% YoY 9:00 - Guidance, Margins, and Peer Comparison (CDN Stocks) 11:20 - Reverse DCF: What Growth Rate Is Priced In? 14:00 - Verdict: Why We're Passing (For Now) and Our Watch Price — Live event — new research platform sneak peek: join us Monday, September 7, 2026 at 7:0…

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