Nokia(US:NOK) 3 6 Ke·2025-10-30 23:17Core Insights - Nvidia's stock surged after the announcement of a partnership with Nokia, leading to a historic market capitalization of over $5 trillion, making it the world's top company [1] - The collaboration includes a $1 billion investment from Nvidia to develop a 6G telecom computing platform, NVIDIA ARC, targeting the AI-RAN market [1] Company Overview: Nokia - Founded in 1865, Nokia initially focused on lumber and paper before shifting to telecommunications and advanced technology [2] - Nokia's financial health has been stable, but it has faced challenges in the consumer market, particularly after the rise of smartphones [2][3] - The company lost its leading position in mobile phones in 2012, overtaken by Samsung, and sold its mobile business to Microsoft in 2013 for $7.2 billion [3] Business Transformation - Following the decline in mobile phone sales, Nokia pivoted to three main business areas: HERE maps, solutions and networks (NSN), and advanced technologies [4] - Nokia's patent applications for 5G technology surged, with 2,133 applications filed between 2013 and 2018, securing a 10.5% share of the global telecom patent landscape [4] - The acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent in 2015 marked a significant turning point, positioning Nokia as the second-largest telecom equipment provider globally [5] Recent Developments - Nokia has been proactive in adopting AI technologies, launching the AI assistant MIKA in 2017 and demonstrating AI-driven 5G network optimization in collaboration with China Mobile in 2019 [6] - In 2021, Nokia introduced a comprehensive AI digital services suite, enhancing operational efficiency for telecom operators [6] - The 2030 technology strategy was launched in 2023, addressing the impact of emerging technologies on network communications [8] Financial Performance - Nokia's 2024 financial report indicated a net sales increase to €19.22 billion, with a net profit of €1.284 billion, reflecting an 89% year-over-year growth [8] - The latest quarterly report for 2025 showed a 12% increase in net sales to €4.828 billion, with a gross margin of 43.7% [10] - Nokia's cash and financial investments reached €6.055 billion, indicating a stable financial position [11] Market Reaction - Following the Nvidia partnership announcement, Nokia's stock price rose over 20%, reaching €6.59 per share, marking a five-year high [13]