SAP SE

SAP SE

SAP SE (SAP) is a leading German enterprise-software company best known for its ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems and increasingly for cloud-based business applications. With a market capitalisation around $342.53B, SAP serves large and mid-sized organisations across industries, offering products such as S/4HANA, cloud suites for finance and HR, analytics and industry-specific solutions. Investors often watch SAP for its cloud-subscription growth, recurring revenue mix and operating-margin trajectory as the company completes a long-running shift from on‑premise licences to cloud services. Strengths include a sticky customer base, extensive partner ecosystem and secular demand for digital transformation. Key risks are execution of the cloud transition, competition from other large software vendors and sensitivity to corporate IT spending. This summary is for educational purposes only, not personal advice; values can rise and fall and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider suitability and diversification before investing.

Why It's Moving

SAP SE

SAP Stock Dives Over 10% on Weak Cloud Outlook Amid Broader Software Sector Slump

SAP shares suffered their sharpest drop since 2020 after a quarterly update showed cloud backlog and 2026 revenue forecasts falling short of expectations, erasing significant market value. Investors are reacting to stalled cloud acceleration in a tough environment for software firms facing AI disruption fears.
Sentiment:
🐻Bearish
  • Cloud backlog missed estimates, signaling slower-than-expected growth in SAP's key high-margin segment despite prior strong FY2025 performance.
  • 2026 cloud revenue projection underwhelmed, raising doubts about the company's ability to counter sector-wide pressures and geopolitical volatility.
  • Analysts note broader software retreat, with SAP underperforming as AI hype meets reality and peers like Adobe grapple with similar market concerns.

When is the next earnings date for SAP SE (SAP)?

SAP's next earnings release is scheduled for April 23, 2026, when the company will report Q1 2026 financial results. The earnings disclosure is expected at 10:05 PM CEST, followed by a teleconference for analysts and investors at 11:00 PM CEST. This timing aligns with SAP's historical quarterly reporting pattern, with the company typically releasing first-quarter results in late April.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend buying SAP's stock with a target price of $336.48, indicating significant growth potential.

Above Average

Financial Health

SAP is performing well with strong profits, cash flow, and revenue, indicating solid business health.

Average

Dividend

SAP's projected dividend yield of 2.72% offers moderate income potential for investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $27.20 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Cloud transition momentum

SAP's shift from licences to cloud subscriptions drives recurring revenue growth, though conversion can pressure margins in the near term.

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Global enterprise footprint

A broad customer base and partner network support resilience, but revenue can be sensitive to corporate IT budgets and macro conditions.

Product and innovation

Investors may watch adoption of S/4HANA and analytics offerings; strong R&D helps differentiation, yet competition remains intense.

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