SAP BEATS Q1 ESTIMATES, CLOUD SURGES 19%

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FRI, APR 24, 2026

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SAP reported first-quarter revenue of €9.56 billion, edging past analyst expectations of €9.53 billion. Non-IFRS operating profit jumped 17% to €2.87 billion, with cloud revenue accelerating to €5.96 billion.

Europe's largest software maker delivered results that exceeded consensus estimates, signaling strong demand across its business segments. Year-over-year revenue growth reached 6%, while the company's cloud division—a key strategic focus—expanded 19% compared to the prior year. The 17% surge in non-IFRS operating profit outpaced revenue growth, reflecting improved operational efficiency and margin expansion. Cloud revenue now represents 62% of total quarterly revenue, underscoring SAP's successful transition toward subscription-based models. The results triggered a 10% stock price increase in after-hours trading, reflecting investor confidence in the company's trajectory. SAP's performance comes as enterprise software vendors navigate mixed economic conditions globally, making the company's cloud acceleration particularly notable.

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