Shares of Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) are trading higher in Wednesday’s premarket session as risk appetite improves ahead of the open and traders continue to lean into the stock's strong uptrend near its recent highs.

New Agentic AI Capabilities

This week, Nokia launched new agentic AI capabilities for home and broadband networks, integrating the technology across its Altiplano, Corteca and Broadband Easy platforms. The company said the AI tools can automate troubleshooting, improve network operations and accelerate fiber deployments, while helping telecom operators reduce costs and improve customer experience.

Nokia added that operators will retain control over data, AI models and integrations through an open and secure framework. The company cited industry estimates projecting $6.2 billion in telecom investment in agentic AI by 2030.

Earnings Snapshot

Nokia recently reported first-quarter net sales of $5.26 billion (4.5 billion euros), up 4% from a year earlier but below analyst estimates of $5.40 billion. Adjusted earnings came in at 6 cents per share, missing consensus estimates by 3% but rising 67% year over year.

The company’s Network Infrastructure segment posted 6% sales growth, driven by a 20% increase in Optical Networks revenue. Mobile Infrastructure sales rose ...