Nokia has released revised comparative financial information after reclassifying two business units as discontinued operations, marking another step in the company’s ongoing strategic transformation. The updated presentation provides investors with a clearer picture of Nokia’s continuing businesses as management refocuses the company on its core networking and communications infrastructure operations.

The accounting revision follows Nokia’s decision to streamline its portfolio by separating businesses that no longer align with its long-term strategic priorities.

Portfolio Restructuring Supports New Corporate Strategy

The revised financial statements reflect the classification of Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) and Enterprise Campus Edge businesses as discontinued operations. The change follows the company’s agreement to sell its Fixed Wireless Access CPE business and its assessment that the sale of the Enterprise Campus Edge business is highly probable.

The two businesses were previously transferred into Nokia’s newly created Portfolio Businesses segment after management identified them as non-core assets during the company’s strategic review. The Portfolio Businesses division was established at the beginning of 2026 to manage operations that were no longer considered central to Nokia’s future growth strategy while evaluating opportunities to maximize shareholder value through potential divestitures.

By separating these businesses from its continuing operations, Nokia aims to provide investors with greater transparency regarding the financial performance of its remaining core businesses.

Financial Restatement Improves Comparability for Investors

To assist shareholders and analysts, Nokia has restated quarterly financial information covering all quarters of 2025 as well as the first half of 2026. The revised figures present historical financial performance as if the discontinued operations had already been excluded, allowing more meaningful comparisons between reporting periods.

The accounting changes also resulted in minor adjustments within Nokia’s Network Infrastructure and Mobile Networks segments due to the allocation of shared costs and the scope of the planned transactions.

Importantly, the financial restatement does not represent a deterioration in Nokia’s underlying operating performance. Instead, it reflects a revised reporting structure consistent with international accounting standards governing discontinued operations and planned asset sales.

Focus Shifts Toward Core Networking Businesses

Nokia’s restructuring highlights management’s continued emphasis on concentrating resources around its primary technology businesses, including mobile networks, network infrastructure, cloud networking, and software solutions.

As telecommunications operators continue investing in 5G, fiber broadband, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise networking, Nokia is seeking to strengthen its competitive position by simplifying its business portfolio and directing capital toward higher-growth strategic segments.

Divesting non-core operations may also improve operational efficiency, reduce management complexity, and provide additional financial flexibility for future investments or shareholder returns.

Looking ahead, investors will closely monitor the completion of the announced divestitures and evaluate how Nokia’s streamlined business structure affects revenue growth, operating margins, and cash generation. The revised financial presentation provides a cleaner baseline for assessing management’s execution of its long-term strategy as the company continues transforming into a more focused global network infrastructure provider.