SAP's Q4 Earnings & Revenues Up Y/Y, Stock Down on Weak Cloud Backlog

Core Insights - SAP SE reported a fourth-quarter 2025 non-IFRS earnings per share (EPS) of €1.62, reflecting a 16% increase year-over-year [1][9] - The company experienced strong cloud bookings and profitability, with total revenues on a non-IFRS basis reaching €9.68 billion, a 3% increase year-over-year (9% at constant currency) [2][3] - Despite positive revenue growth, SAP's shares fell 18% in pre-market trading due to cloud backlog and 2026 revenue guidance not meeting investor expectations [3][9] Financial Performance - For 2025, total revenue was €36.8 billion, up 8% (11% at constant currency), with predictable revenue increasing to 86% [3] - The cloud backlog surged 16% (25% at constant currency) to €21.05 billion, indicating strong market demand [4] - Non-IFRS gross profit was €7.2 billion, a 3% increase year-over-year, while non-IFRS cloud gross profit rose 21% to €4.18 billion [11] Cloud Business Highlights - Cloud revenues reached €5.61 billion, up 19% year-over-year (26% at constant currency), driven by a 23% growth in Cloud ERP Suite revenues [5] - SAP Business AI played a significant role, being included in two-thirds of cloud order entries, highlighting its importance in deal conversion [2][9] - The company secured significant customer wins across various sectors, including notable clients like Bank of Italy and Deutsche Bundesbank [8] Client Adoption and Solutions - The "Rise with SAP" solution was adopted by numerous clients, including major brands like adidas and H&M Group [6] - SAP's "GROW with SAP" initiative aimed at smaller businesses was implemented by several organizations, enhancing cloud ERP adoption [7] Future Outlook - For 2026, SAP projects cloud revenue between €25.8 billion and €26.2 billion, indicating a growth of 23% to 25% from 2025 [15] - Non-IFRS operating profit is expected to be between €11.9 billion and €12.3 billion, representing a growth of 14% to 18% [16] - The company anticipates a moderation in current cloud backlog growth in 2026 compared to 2025 [16]