Core Viewpoint - Siemens has raised its full-year profit outlook due to strong first-quarter results driven by increased demand for AI-driven data centre infrastructure, leading to a 6.1% rise in shares [1] Financial Performance - First-quarter industrial profit increased by 15% to €2.90 billion ($3.44 billion), surpassing analysts' expectations of €2.64 billion [1] - Net profit reached €2.22 billion, also exceeding forecasts [1] - Sales for the first quarter rose by 4% to €19.14 billion, beating the analyst forecast of €19.09 billion [1] - Orders increased by 7% during the same period [1] Business Segments - The data-centre business revenue grew by more than one-third in the quarter through December, significantly exceeding expectations [1] - The digital industries factory automation unit showed strong performance, particularly in software and automation orders [1] - AI is identified as a key growth driver, with applications in logistics, machine communication, and product design [1] Market Sentiment - Despite robust results, investment sentiment remains cautious due to ongoing geopolitical issues and tariff debates affecting spending [1]