AHRENSBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--xSuite Group has renewed the Clean Core certification (BTP-EXT-CC) for its AP automation solution xSuite Invoice. Around a year ago, it became the first product of its kind to receive this new SAP certification. In addition, xSuite Invoice has been certified for the scenario "SAP Certified - Integration with GROW with SAP†(BTP-EXT-S/4PUB), once again placing xSuite among the pioneers. Among the solutions currently listed in the SAP CSD with BTP-EXT- S/4PUB certification ...

Core Insights - Enterprises migrating to SAP S/4HANA are prioritizing short-term stability over long-term transformation, which may hinder their ability to leverage automation, analytics, and AI effectively [1] - A significant disconnect exists between companies' transformation ambitions and their actual adoption practices of S/4HANA, with fewer than 20% re-implementing SAP processes and technology during migration [1] - Nearly 49% of organizations perform little or no re-engineering, opting to maintain legacy processes and data, which can limit future operational gains [1] Migration Challenges - Many enterprises face cost overruns and missed deadlines during S/4HANA transitions, with nearly 60% of migrations reported as behind schedule and over budget due to underestimated complexity and internal capacity constraints [1] - Weak governance is often the primary cause of delays, rather than technical challenges, indicating deeper systemic issues within migration programs [1] - Fragmented accountability and misaligned incentives among multiple systems integrators and service providers contribute to scope creep and delays in migration projects [1] Strategic Recommendations - To unlock the full potential of automation, analytics, and AI, enterprises must commit to fundamental changes in governance, data quality, and process standardization during their SAP migrations [1] - Companies should avoid sequencing transitions solely around maintenance deadlines and instead focus on strategic transformation to enhance their future competitiveness [1] - Establishing strong governance and clear decision rights is essential for effective management of SAP migration projects, ensuring accountability and oversight of critical activities [1]

市场在本周创下多项极端纪录，微软遭遇史上第二大单日市值损失，SAP暴跌16%，白银单日重挫30%…… 高盛交易部门负责人Mark Wilson表示，尽管市场近期出现剧烈波动，但投资者不应过度解读这场"持仓清洗"，因为 年初至今推动市场的核心驱动因素并未发 生实质性改变。 Wilson在周度报告中指出，评估此次调整的严重程度时， 应将其与1月以来的涨幅相提并论。 他强调，美元走势延续、AI投资热情不减、美国经济增长势头强 劲以及地缘政治重塑等关键变量均未改变。年初至今的市场表现依然反映这些核心趋势——稀土涨35%，核能股涨21%，欧洲防务涨20%。 这场调整的直接诱因是投资者持仓过度拥挤。 总敞口已处于99百分位数的极端水平，系统化量化策略的表现显示拥挤度成为突出问题。Wilson认为，此次快速 回调更多是技术性调整，而非基本面逻辑的转变。 市场本周的波动幅度令人瞠目。 微软单日下跌10%，遭遇史上第二大市值损失，但同时创下有史以来最高的名义成交额。SAP暴跌16%，同样伴随创纪录的交易量。涨幅方面同样惊人，Meta 上涨10%，Verizon飙升11%。 贵金属市场的波动更为极端。白银单日暴跌30%，SLV ...

分组1 - The article discusses the author's long position in the shares of DASTY and SAP, indicating a positive outlook on these companies [1] - It emphasizes the importance of conducting due diligence and research before making any investment decisions, highlighting the risks associated with short-term trading and options trading [2] - The article clarifies that past performance does not guarantee future results and that the views expressed may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole [3]

Market Performance - The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed up by 0.64%, with the U.K.'s FTSE 100 climbing 0.51%, Germany's DAX gaining 0.68%, and France's CAC 40 also increasing by 0.68% [2] - Positive performances were noted in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Spain, while Greece, Iceland, Poland, Russia, and Sweden ended weak [2] Company Highlights - Lloyds Banking Group gained 3.3% after launching a share buyback program to repurchase up to £1.75 billion of its ordinary shares [3] - Other banks such as Natwest Group, Barclays, Standard Chartered, and HSBC Holdings saw gains between 1.2% and 2% [3] - In the German market, SAP increased by about 4.2%, and Adidas rose 3.7% after reporting record revenues and announcing a €1 billion ($1.2 billion) stock buyback [5] - In the French market, companies like Edenred, Sanofi, and LVMH closed up by 1%-3% [6] Sector Performance - Gains in financials and consumer sectors in the UK market offset losses in the mining sector [2] - The German market saw a mix of performances, with several companies gaining while others like Volkswagen and Continental closed weak [5] Economic Indicators - In Germany, import prices declined by 2.3% in December year-on-year, with a month-on-month decrease of 0.1% [8] - The German economy expanded by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the last three months of 2025, marking the strongest performance in three quarters [10] - France's GDP growth was reported at 0.2% for the fourth quarter, with overall economic growth softening to 0.9% in 2025 from 1.1% in 2024 [12][13]

Core Viewpoint - SAP's stock experienced a significant decline of 15% on January 29, attributed primarily to lower-than-expected cloud backlog growth of 16% in Q4, compared to analyst expectations of 26% [2][4]. Financial Performance - Q4 revenue reached €9.7 billion, an increase from €9.4 billion year-over-year, while operating profit surged to €2.6 billion from €2 billion [3]. - Full-year 2025 cloud revenue increased by 26% on a constant currency basis to €21.02 billion, with Cloud ERP Suite revenue rising by 32% to €18.12 billion [3]. - Non-IFRS operating profit grew by 28% to €10.42 billion, and free cash flow nearly doubled, increasing by 95% to €8.24 billion [3][9]. Backlog and Growth Concerns - The current cloud backlog stands at €21.1 billion ($25.3 billion), growing at 16%, which raises concerns about future revenue conversion [4][5]. - Total cloud backlog reached €77.29 billion, up 30%, but the slower growth in backlog has led to doubts about SAP's growth narrative [5]. - CEO Christian Klein indicated that the backlog growth is expected to "slightly decelerate" in 2026, with cloud revenue growth projected between 23-25% [6]. Market Reaction and Valuation - SAP's stock is trading at levels not seen since mid-2024, with a current price of $200, reflecting a 27 times trailing adjusted earnings multiple, lower than its historical average of 35 times [10][11]. - Despite the apparent undervaluation, the market remains skeptical, as a €10 billion share repurchase program initiated in February 2026 is viewed as insufficient to address the underlying growth concerns [12]. Competitive Landscape - SAP competes with major players like Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, and Workday, with its primary strength in Cloud ERP [13]. - The 32% increase in Cloud ERP Suite revenue indicates a strong product-market fit, but hesitance from large enterprises to commit may signal broader industry challenges [13]. Investment Dilemma - The recent decline raises questions about whether this represents a buying opportunity or a broken narrative, as the fundamentals remain solid but growth expectations have been reset [14][16]. - Investors must weigh the potential for robust growth in SAP's cloud transition against concerns about economic uncertainties and AI capabilities impacting cloud adoption [15][16].

SAP reported a 19% increase in its cloud revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025) to €5.61bn ($6.69bn), compared to €4.71bn ($5.61bn) in the same period of last year. This growth contributed to a total revenue increase of 3% for the reported quarter ended 31 December, reaching €9.68bn, compared to €9.37bn in Q4 2024. SAP’s net income for Q4 2025 rose by 17% to €1.89bn, up from €1.61bn in the same period the previous year. For the full year, SAP's financial performance showed a significant incre ...

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Market Overview - The global financial markets experienced significant volatility, with gold and silver prices dropping sharply after reaching historical highs, with maximum intraday declines of over 5% and 8% respectively [1][9][10] - The U.S. stock market also faced turbulence, with the Nasdaq index plunging 2.6% at one point before closing down 0.72% [2][11] Cryptocurrency Market - The cryptocurrency market saw a major sell-off, with Bitcoin dropping over 5% to below $85,000, while Ethereum and other altcoins experienced declines exceeding 6% [3][6] - Cryptocurrency-related stocks also suffered, with Strategy stock falling over 9% and Coinbase Global down more than 4% [5] Gold and Silver Market - Gold prices experienced a sharp decline, falling from a peak of $5,600 per ounce to $5,105.83, marking a maximum drop of 5.7% before rebounding [9] - Silver prices also fell from a historical high of $121.67 per ounce to $106.80, with a maximum intraday decline of 8.5% [9] Investor Sentiment - There is a growing skepticism regarding Bitcoin's status as a macro hedge, as it has underperformed compared to gold and silver despite rising geopolitical tensions [6][7] - Recent data indicates that Bitcoin holders have entered a loss realization phase for the first time in 2023, suggesting a decline in investor confidence [6] Corporate Earnings Impact - Microsoft shares plummeted nearly 12% during trading after reporting a slowdown in cloud business growth, impacting the software sector significantly [11][12] - Other tech stocks reacted variably, with Meta seeing a 10.4% increase after announcing substantial capital expenditure plans, while other companies like ServiceNow and SAP faced declines [12][13]

智通财经1月30日讯（编辑 赵昊）周四（1月29日），微软暴跌拖累美股早盘走低，但三大指数盘中持续缩小跌幅，最终道指收盘转涨。 截至收盘，标普500指数跌0.13%，报6969.01点；纳斯达克综合指数跌0.72%，报23685.12点。盘中，两只指数分别一度跌1.5%和2.6%。 | 名称 | | 最新价 | 涨跌额 | 涨跌幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 道琼斯指数 | 0 | 49071.56 | +55.96 | 0.11% | | 标普500指数 | | 6969.01 | -9.02 | -0.13% | | 纳斯达克综合指数 | | 23685.12 | -172.33 | -0.72% | 道琼斯指数涨0.11%，报49071.56点，盘中一度跌0.85%。30只成分股中，22家上涨8家下跌，IBM、霍尼韦尔涨近5%，弥补了微软跌约10%的拖累。 前一交易日，微软发布的业绩报告显示，公司云业务增速从40%放缓至39%；毛利率约为68%，降至三年来最低。微软周四收跌9.99%，盘中一度跌逾12%。 微软的暴跌重创软件板块，季度盈利和营收均好于预期的Se ...