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SAP Reports 60% Profit Surge in Q1 2025 Amid Strong Cloud Growth

Cost savings from last year’s restructuring and a 27% rise in cloud revenue drive SAP’s impressive financial performance, though macroeconomic risks linger.

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Firmenzentrale des Unternehmen SAP in Walldorf
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Overview

  • SAP’s Q1 2025 revenue increased 12% year-on-year to €9 billion, driven by robust cloud and recurring revenue growth.
  • Adjusted operating profit soared 60% to €2.46 billion, exceeding market expectations, with operating margins improving significantly.
  • Cloud revenue rose 27% to nearly €5 billion, while the cloud order backlog expanded 28% to €18.2 billion, underscoring strong demand.
  • Cost savings from the €2 billion restructuring plan, which included 8,000 job cuts, contributed substantially to profit growth.
  • SAP reaffirmed its full-year outlook but cautioned about currency volatility and trade uncertainties, particularly potential impacts from U.S. tariff policies.