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The Nokian Renkaat share rose by around 6.5% to €15.78 after JPMorgan raised its rating from "Underweight" to "Neutral" and increased the price target from €7.70 to €15.00. The upgrade follows a strong quarterly report: the operating segment result for Q2 2026 amounted to €45.0m, well above the analyst consensus of €34.9m and the prior-year figure of €26.3m. CEO Paolo Pompei cited higher sales volumes and better pricing, especially in the passenger car tyre segment, as drivers. The upgrade could also trigger short covering, while competitors such as Continental and Michelin posted losses on the day. » Mere på de.investing.com

Nokian Renkaat's stock slid about 9.4% from its 52‑week high after investors took profits following the rally. In the half‑year report (Jan–Jun 2026) the company surprised with a 71% rise in operating profit in the second quarter to €45.0m and a 10.6% increase in revenue to €380m, but did not lift the full‑year forecast. A high short‑selling share of around 6.7% and a lack of sector‑wide catalysts increased selling pressure and triggered a technical correction. » Mere på de.investing.com

Nokian Renkaat reported Q2 2026 revenue of €379.9 million (consensus €343.7 million), an operating profit of €34.8 million and earnings per share of €0.14. Management confirmed the full-year outlook calling for net sales growth and a segment operating profit (OP) margin of 8–10%. Drivers were higher sales volumes, improved pricing and lower manufacturing and supply‑chain costs. The stock rose about 6% to €13.72 and hit a 52‑week high, supported by a prior analyst upgrade. » Mere på de.investing.com

Nokian’s new Hakkapeliitta 01 snow tires feature an adaptive base that lets studs retract on dry or warming roads and remain extended on ice, cutting noise and road damage. Tests show noticeably lower cabin noise and about 30% reduced wear on dry asphalt compared with typical studded tires, which also lowers roadside particulate emissions. Performance on wet and snowy surfaces remained strong, while pricing is expected to be at least on par with the previous Hakkapeliitta 10 series. » Mere på theverge.com

Nokian will launch the Hakkapeliitta 01 later this year in North America and Europe; the tire’s metal studs automatically extend in cold conditions and retract as the tire material softens when warm. The multi-layer construction uses a temperature-sensitive compound to push studs outward for improved ice grip and pull them below the tread to reduce road wear and noise. Nokian says the new design cuts road wear by up to 30% versus fixed-stud Hakkapeliitta 10 and improves ice traction by up to 10%; occasional unwanted extension in cold but dry conditions remains possible. » Mere på theverge.com