Nokia(US:NOK) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-23 14:38Core Viewpoint - Nokia's stock surged by 10% to $6.105 following better-than-expected Q3 earnings driven by growth in network infrastructure and optical networks [1] Financial Performance - Nokia's Q3 net sales increased by 12% year-over-year to €4.828 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of €4.64 billion [1] - Adjusted operating profit decreased by 10% year-over-year to €435 million, but exceeded analyst expectations of €324 million [1] - Adjusted earnings per share remained flat at €0.06 compared to the same period last year [1] Business Drivers - The growth in performance was primarily driven by demand from artificial intelligence and cloud services customers [1] - After a period of weak 5G equipment sales, Nokia diversified its business by expanding into new areas such as AI and defense [1] Updated Guidance - The company updated its full-year profit forecast to €1.7-2.2 billion, an upward revision from previous expectations [1]