Nokia's Q3 Net Profit Jumps While Operating Profit Falls
Nokia reported higher Q3 net profit and 10% sales growth, operating profit fell 22%, and it confirmed its FY26 outlook.
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what happened
According to RTTNews and dpa-AFX, Finnish network equipment maker Nokia reported a significant rise in third-quarter profit on higher sales, while its operating profit declined. Net profit reached 156 million euros, up from 80 million a year earlier, and net sales came to 5.154 billion euros, 10% higher.
Comparable operating profit rose 35% to 605 million euros, with the margin improving to 11.7%. The company kept its comparable operating profit guidance for 2026 at 2.1 to 2.6 billion euros. It also said the Infinera integration should finish by the end of 2026, one year ahead of plan, generating 200 million euros in net synergies.
why it matters
For investors, the reaffirmed guidance and early Infinera integration point to stability in the company's networking business. Nokia shares traded about 0.11% lower at $9.24 in overnight NYSE trading.
market impact
Nokia and telecom equipment: higher sales and reaffirmed guidance support interest in the stock
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- Nokia Q3 Net Profit Surges, Operating Profit Drops; Confirms FY26 Outlook — TradingView, 22 October 2026 at 05:39 UTC
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