# Nokia's AI Growth and Cost Synergies

> Nokia's AI infrastructure and cost synergies boost long-term investor returns.
- Title: Nokia's AI Growth and Cost Synergies · The Motley Fool
- Summary: Nokia's AI infrastructure and cost synergies boost long-term investor returns. Nokia's AI-driven network growth and early cost synergies improve long-term…
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- Source: The Motley Fool — https://fool.com/earnings/takeaways/2026/10/23/nokia-3-key-takeaways-for-long-term-investors
- Author: The Motley Fool Team
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:57:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nokia, ai infrastructure, cost synergies, operating margins, optical networks, ip networks, finance, money
## Q3 2026 Results
Nokia reported 9% year-over-year net sales growth on constant-currency basis.
## AI Infrastructure Growth
AI connectivity demand accelerated data center and telecom networks, driving 25%-30% sales growth expectations for 2027.
## Cost Synergies Achieved
Infinera integration complete, achieving EUR 200 million synergy target one year ahead of schedule.
## AI Radio Networks
AI radio access networks deliver 20% spectral efficiency gains, targeting 100% by 2028.
## Key takeaway

Nokia's AI-driven network growth and early cost synergies improve long-term value for investors.