SAP SE (SAP) Slid Amid Concerns Over Disruptive Potential of AI

Group 1 - Magellan Global Fund's third quarter 2025 investor letter indicates that the fund focuses on outstanding companies at attractive prices while managing risk through macroeconomic insights [1] - The global equities rose 7.3% in the September quarter as measured by the MSCI World Index in USD, but the portfolio underperformed due to strong performance from more speculative companies [1] - SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) was highlighted as a significant stock in the fund's portfolio, with a one-month return of 2.48% and a 52-week loss of 3.21%, closing at $242.98 per share with a market capitalization of $285.666 billion [2] Group 2 - SAP SE was identified as one of the largest detractors to the portfolio's performance, facing market concerns regarding AI disruption, although it is well-positioned in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) category and benefits from cloud adoption [3] - SAP SE is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 34 hedge fund portfolios holding the stock at the end of the third quarter, up from 32 in the previous quarter [4] - There are opinions suggesting that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential compared to SAP SE, despite its recognized investment potential [4]