Nokia’s Strategic Acquisition Powers Impressive Quarterly Performance

Nokia’s latest financial results have delivered a positive surprise to investors, with the company’s recent acquisition of Infinera proving to be a transformative move. The Finnish network equipment manufacturer is reaping substantial benefits from the American firm’s optical technologies, particularly within the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence sector.

The third quarter of 2025 has brought unexpectedly robust performance for Nokia. Company revenues advanced by 12 percent to reach €4.83 billion, while operating profit climbed to €435 million. The most impressive growth emerged from the Optical Networks business unit, which expanded by a substantial 19 percent. Artificial intelligence and cloud customers now account for 14 percent of network infrastructure revenue, demonstrating the successful integration of Infinera’s Read more...