SAP Shares Hit Record High on Strong Quarterly Results and AI Transformation
Europe's largest software maker reports significant revenue and profit growth, driven by cloud services and restructuring efforts.
- SAP's second-quarter operating profit adjusted for special items rose 33% to €1.94 billion, surpassing analyst estimates.
- Total quarterly revenue increased by 10% to €8.29 billion, aided by robust demand for business planning software.
- Cloud revenue saw a 25% jump to €4.15 billion, maintaining strong growth momentum.
- The company announced an expansion of its restructuring program, affecting up to 10,000 positions, with a focus on AI skill retraining.
- SAP raised its 2025 adjusted operating profit forecast to €10.2 billion, reflecting anticipated efficiency gains from ongoing transformation.