Core Viewpoint - SAP is experiencing a slowdown in customer decision-making due to U.S. tariff tensions, but the recent trade deal with Japan offers cautious optimism for future growth [1][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - SAP reported a 9% year-on-year revenue increase to €9.03 billion ($10.6 billion) in Q2, slightly below the consensus forecast of €9.08 billion [9]. - Operating profit was €2.57 billion, just ahead of estimates [9]. - The company's cloud backlog increased by 28% on a constant currency basis to €18.05 billion, indicating strong demand for its cloud services [10]. Group 2: Market Environment - The uncertainty in the market has led to delays in large transactions, particularly in the public sector and among large manufacturing companies with complex supply chains [2][4]. - The recent trade agreement with Japan, which sets tariffs on its exports to the U.S. at 15%, has provided some hope for improved market conditions [7]. Group 3: Strategic Focus - SAP has shifted its business focus towards cloud computing and artificial intelligence, which has contributed to its status as Europe's largest listed company by market capitalization [5][6]. - The company is leveraging AI to enhance efficiencies in finance, sales, and supply chain data for its clients [6]. Group 4: Analyst Reactions - Deutsche Bank analysts view SAP's performance positively, citing strong product offerings and a solid AI roadmap, while also noting new customer acquisitions like Alibaba [10]. - Conversely, analysts from TD Cowen and Piper Sandler have lowered their target prices for SAP's stock, reflecting mixed sentiments in the market [11]. Group 5: Currency Impact - Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, particularly the weakness of the U.S. dollar against the euro, are expected to negatively impact cloud revenue growth by 5 percentage points in Q3 [12].

Group 1: Market Performance - The S&P 500 index closed at a new high, while the tech sector's rally paused, dragging down the Nasdaq [1] - Domestic bulk commodity markets experienced a collective surge, with six major products hitting the daily limit [1] - A-share coal stocks saw a surge, with reports of a "coal mine production inspection" notice confirmed by media [1] Group 2: Company News - Medpace's Q2 performance significantly exceeded expectations, leading to a nearly 55% surge in its stock price, positively impacting CRO concept stocks [1] - SAP, the largest weight in European stocks, reported cloud sales below expectations, raising concerns over tariffs and currency fluctuations, resulting in a 3% drop in after-hours trading [1] Group 3: Trade Agreements - Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan, setting a tariff rate of 15% [1] - Trump also stated that a trade agreement with the Philippines has been reached, imposing a 19% tariff [1] Group 4: Federal Reserve Pressure - Trump has moderated his stance on "firing Powell" while simultaneously pressuring the Federal Reserve alongside Bessenet, who stated that Powell has no reason to resign early [1]

Market Overview - Investors are awaiting earnings reports from major tech companies like Google and Tesla, while digesting tariff-related news, leading to declines in semiconductor and AI sectors, which ended the Nasdaq's seven-day rally [2] - General Motors fell over 8% due to performance decline impacted by Trump tariffs in Q2, while Texas Instruments provided a pessimistic Q3 outlook, causing its stock to drop over 11% after hours [2] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell nearly 3 basis points, and the dollar declined for three consecutive days, dropping nearly 0.5% [2] Key News - Bessent forecasts that tariff revenues could reach $2.8 trillion over the next decade, supporting Powell's continued tenure [3] - Trump announced a trade agreement with the Philippines, imposing a 19% tariff, which is lower than the previously threatened 20% [3] - The U.S. and Indonesia reached a preliminary trade agreement, allowing at least $50 billion in U.S. goods market access and easing restrictions on key mineral exports [3] - Malaysia seeks a 20% tariff but is unwilling to compromise on electric vehicle incentives and foreign ownership limits [3] - Thailand is close to a trade agreement with the U.S., potentially reducing new tariff rates to around 20% [3] Domestic Commodity Market - The domestic commodity market saw a collective surge, with six major products hitting the daily limit, driven by government signals against "involution" and expectations of supply tightening due to coal mine production inspections [12][20] - Coal stocks experienced a surge, with reports confirming the authenticity of a notice regarding coal mine production inspections [20] Company Performance - Medpace's Q2 performance exceeded expectations, with revenue and EBITDA both growing over 10% year-on-year, leading to a nearly 55% stock price increase [14] - SAP's cloud sales fell short of expectations, leading to a 3% drop in stock price post-earnings, attributed to currency fluctuations and tariff uncertainties [13] Industry Developments - OpenAI announced a partnership with Oracle to expand a 4.5GW data center, enhancing its Stargate project capacity [13] - The human-shaped robot industry is entering a competitive phase, with a focus on who can secure orders first to validate commercial value [14] - The TDI market is expected to transition from passive to active inventory replenishment due to supply tightness and seasonal demand [24]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2, cloud revenue rose by 28%, marking an increase of two percentage points compared to Q1 [7][28] - Total revenue growth accelerated to 12% [8][34] - Current cloud backlog grew by 28% in Q2, reaching €18.1 billion [28][34] - Operating profit surged by 35%, reflecting improvements in the cost base due to the transformation program [9][33] - Non-IFRS operating profit increased to €2.6 billion [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cloud ERP suite continued to drive growth, achieving 34% growth in Q2, representing 86% of total cloud revenue [29][34] - Software licenses revenue decreased by 13% in Q2, aligning with the company's strategy to transition to cloud-based models [31][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud revenue performance was particularly strong in the APJ and EMEA regions, with notable performances in Brazil, Chile, France, India, Italy, South Korea, and Spain [32][34] - The Americas showed solid performance, although specific figures were not disclosed [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on product innovation and increasing productivity through business AI [6][25] - SAP aims to strengthen its portfolio with data and AI innovations while maintaining cost discipline [26][35] - The partnership with Alibaba is expected to enhance market potential in China, targeting both existing and new customers [10][61] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing uncertainty in global markets but expressed confidence in the company's pipeline for the second half of the year [6][30] - The company is preparing for less favorable outcomes by focusing on elements within its control to protect its bottom line and free cash flow [31][35] - Management remains optimistic about sustaining momentum and closing the year strongly despite macroeconomic volatility [35] Other Important Information - The company released its first 14 AI agents in the first half of the year, with plans to increase this number to 40 by year-end [19][20] - The non-IFRS cloud gross margin expanded by 1.8 percentage points to 75.2% [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on operating margin and EBIT growth for the second half - Management highlighted that the strong performance in operating profit was partly due to a €331 million improvement in stock-based compensation, which is expected to have easier comparisons in the first half [42][44] Question: Long-term sustainability of margin improvements - Management expressed confidence in maintaining operating leverage ratios of 80-90% for the coming years, despite some continuous adjustments in workforce [54][56] Question: Details on the Alibaba partnership and its impact - The partnership aims to enhance SAP's presence in China, focusing on both large enterprises and the upper mid-market [61][62] Question: Impact of transformation credits on cash flow - Transformation credits are amortized over the term of the deal, and while they may create initial cash conversion challenges, they are neutral over the life of the transaction [68][70] Question: Demand impact on CCB and cloud revenue - Management noted that while there is a slight deceleration expected, the pipeline coverage remains strong, and customers are responding positively to business cases [80][100]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, cloud revenue rose by 28%, an increase of two percentage points compared to Q1 2025 [8][27] - Total revenue growth accelerated to 12%, reaching €9 billion [9][33] - Operating profit surged by 35%, reflecting improvements in the cost base due to transformation programs [9][32] - Current cloud backlog grew by 28% to €18.1 billion [27][33] - Non-IFRS cloud gross margin expanded by 1.8 percentage points to 75.2% [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cloud ERP suite continued to drive growth, achieving 34% growth in Q2, representing 86% of total cloud revenue [27][32] - Software licenses revenue decreased by 13% in Q2, aligning with the company's strategy to transition customers to cloud solutions [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud revenue performance was particularly strong in the APJ and EMEA regions, with notable performances in Brazil, Chile, France, India, Italy, South Korea, and Spain [31] - The US public sector and manufacturing sectors experienced elongated sales cycles due to geopolitical uncertainties [28][30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on product innovation and increasing productivity through business AI [7][25] - SAP aims to strengthen its portfolio with data and AI innovations while maintaining cost discipline [25][34] - The partnership with Alibaba is expected to enhance market penetration in China, targeting both large enterprises and the upper mid-market [10][60] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing uncertainty in global markets but expressed confidence in the company's pipeline for the second half of the year [7][34] - The company is preparing for potential less favorable outcomes by focusing on elements within its control to protect its bottom line [30] - Management remains optimistic about sustaining momentum and closing the year strongly despite macroeconomic volatility [34] Other Important Information - The company has released over 100 pre-built SAP managed data products, with plans to double that by year-end [21] - The internal adoption of business AI is expected to further enhance productivity and operational efficiency [22][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on operating margin and EBIT growth for the second half of the year - Management highlighted that the strong performance in the first half was significantly influenced by a €331 million improvement in stock-based compensation, which is expected to normalize in the second half [41][42] Question: Long-term sustainability of margin improvements - Management expressed confidence in maintaining operating leverage ratios between 80% to 90% for the coming years, despite potential fluctuations in expenses [52][53] Question: Details on the Alibaba partnership and its impact - The partnership aims to leverage Alibaba's presence in China to enhance SAP's cloud offerings, targeting both multinational companies and local tech firms [60][63] Question: Impact of macroeconomic factors on demand - Management noted that elongated deal cycles are primarily due to stricter cost controls in certain industries, but emphasized that the pipeline remains strong [97][100] Question: Cash flow and transformation credits - Management explained that transformation credits are amortized over the term of deals and do not significantly impact cash conversion in the long term [66][67]

德国软件巨头SAP周二美股盘后公布的第二季度业绩显示，美元走软带来的汇率压力导致该公司云业务收 入不及分析师预期，美股ADR盘后一度下跌3%。 以下是SAP二季度财报要点： 主要财务数据： 总营收：SAP第二季度总营收达到90.27亿欧元，同比增长9%（按不变汇率计算增长12%）， 不及分析师预期的90.7亿欧元。 云ERP套件收入：SAP第二季度云ERP套件（包括S/4HANA Cloud）收入达到44.22亿欧元，同 比增长30%（按不变汇率34%）。 云积压订单：SAP第二季度云积压订单达180.52亿欧元，同比增长22%（按不变汇率28%）， 不及分析师预期的185亿欧元。 云ERP套件：SAP第二季度云ERP套件（包括S/4HANA Cloud）收入达到44.22亿欧元，同比增 长30%（按不变汇率34%）。 云计算与软件营收：SAP第二季度云计算及软件营收达到79.7亿欧元，同比增长11%，略低于 分析师平均预期的79.9亿欧元。 云业务毛利：非IFRS口径下，SAP第二季度云业务毛利润增长至38.56亿欧元，毛利率达 75.2%，较2024年第二季度的73.3%明显提升。 运营利润：SAP第二季 ...

Financial Performance - Cloud revenue reached €5130 million, a 24% increase, or 28% at constant currency (cc)[6] - Cloud ERP Suite revenue was €4422 million, up 30%, or 34% at constant currency (cc)[6] - Current cloud backlog increased to €18052 million, a 22% increase, or 28% at constant currency (cc)[6] - Total revenue increased by 9% to €9027 million, or 12% at constant currency (cc)[24] - Cloud and software revenue increased by 11% to €7966 million, or 14% at constant currency (cc)[24] - Non-IFRS operating profit increased by 32% to €2568 million, or 35% at constant currency (cc)[24] - IFRS earnings per share increased by 91% to €145, while Non-IFRS earnings per share increased by 37% to €150[29] - Operating cash flow increased by 71% to €2577 million, and free cash flow increased by 83% to €2357 million[29] Regional Performance - APJ cloud revenue increased by 33%, or 37% at constant currency (cc)[26] - Americas cloud revenue increased by 16%, or 22% at constant currency (cc)[26] - EMEA cloud revenue increased by 29%, or 30% at constant currency (cc)[26] Outlook - The company expects cloud revenue of €216 - €219 billion at constant currency (cc), a 26%-28% increase[31] - The company expects cloud and software revenue of €331 - €336 billion at constant currency (cc), an 11%-13% increase[31] - The company expects Non-IFRS operating profit of €103 - €106 billion at constant currency (cc), a 26%-30% increase[31]

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]

Core Insights - SAP SE reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, highlighting significant growth in cloud revenue and profitability driven by customer demand and AI innovations [2][3][4] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 reached €9.03 billion, an increase of 9% year-over-year, with a 12% increase at constant currencies [5][12] - Cloud revenue grew by 24% to €5.13 billion, with a 28% increase at constant currencies [8][11] - SaaS/PaaS revenue increased by 26% to €5.05 billion, with a 30% increase in Cloud ERP Suite revenue to €4.42 billion [5][11] - IFRS operating profit rose to €2.46 billion, reflecting a growth of over 100% compared to the previous year [14] - Earnings per share (basic) increased by 91% to €1.45 [15] Operational Highlights - The current cloud backlog grew by 22% to €18.1 billion, with a 28% increase at constant currencies [8][11] - Operating cash flow for Q2 was up 71% to €2.58 billion, while free cash flow increased by 83% to €2.36 billion [16] - The share of more predictable revenue increased to 86%, up 2 percentage points from the previous year [12] Strategic Developments - SAP's "RISE with SAP" initiative continues to attract global customers, indicating strong demand for business transformation solutions [19][20] - Partnerships with Accenture and Alibaba Group were announced to enhance cloud transformation efforts [24][25] Outlook - SAP maintains its financial outlook for 2025, expecting cloud revenue to reach €21.6 – 21.9 billion, representing a growth of 26% to 28% at constant currencies [26][27] - The company anticipates a slight deceleration in current cloud backlog growth for 2025 [27]

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