SAP Reports Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results: Details

Core Insights - SAP reported strong second-quarter results with adjusted earnings of $1.70, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.47 [1] - Quarterly revenue reached $10.23 billion, exceeding the Street estimate of $9.11 billion [1] Financial Performance - Current cloud backlog stands at $21.26 billion, reflecting a 22% increase, and a 28% increase at constant currencies [4] - Cloud revenue grew by 24%, with a 28% increase at constant currencies [4] - Revenue from the Cloud ERP Suite increased by 30%, and by 34% at constant currencies [4] - Total revenue rose by 9%, with a 12% increase at constant currencies [4] - IFRS operating profit was reported at $2.93 billion, while non-IFRS operating profit was $3.05 billion, marking a 32% increase and a 35% increase at constant currencies [4] Strategic Initiatives - CEO Christian Klein highlighted the impact of AI innovations, such as Joule and SAP Business Data Cloud, in strengthening the company's portfolio [3]