SAP SE has reinvented itself with aggressive cloud investments, driving double-digit revenue growth and a 60% surge in operating profit. The new Business Data Cloud and AI partnership with Mistral and Capgemini position SAP for long-term growth, especially in regulated industries. SAP's premium valuation is justified by its growth, profitability, and momentum compared to peers like Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce.
The number of new jobs created in May slowed to 139,000, a sign the Trump trade wars are starting to make a dent in a resilient U.S. labor market that's been a bedrock of the economy.
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French IT firm Capgemini said on Monday it was partnering with Germany's SAP to deploy custom Mistral AI solutions for sensitive industries.
The collaboration will help businesses streamline systems, processes and operations using generative AI, Capgemini said.
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SAP's performance is driven by its strengthening cloud business. Global macroeconomic weakness and tough competition in the cloud space are concerning.
SAP and Accenture jointly launch ADVANCE, offering an accelerated and strategic pathway to the cloud for businesses with annual revenues of up to $5 billion.
SAP delivered solid Q1 results with €9.01bn revenue (+12% YoY) and cloud revenue up 27%, now over 40% of total revenue. Operating profit jumped 60% YoY due to tight cost control; management remains confident, but guidance feels conservative. Key growth drivers: S/4HANA Cloud, Business Technology Platform, and AI integration (Joule), despite competition and slow European cloud adoption.
SAP's strong fundamentals, including early margin expansion and robust cloud growth, reinforce my buy rating despite the stock price decline. 1Q25 results show 11% y/y revenue growth, 58% y/y adjusted EBIT growth, and a 36% y/y increase in free cash flow. Cloud ERP Suite's 33% y/y growth and significant new customer wins highlight SAP's successful strategy and strong future growth visibility.
SAP SE's strong Q1 results caused the stock to surge 10% in response, but I think the company is due for a reset soon. I'm initiating a Sell. I think SAP could have one good quarter left before potential exchange rate issues could hurt revenue. SAP's deep AI integration in ERP and cloud services offers a competitive edge, but the ERP market remains fiercely competitive with Oracle.
SAP's first-quarter 2025 earnings and revenues increase year over year. It remains confident in its growth trajectory and has reiterated its outlook.