Bloomberg Talks

SAP CEO Christian Klein Talks Strong Results Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Apr 23, 2025
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INSIGHT

SAP's Resilient Strong Start

  • SAP's Q1 results showed strong resilience with a 29% increase in cloud backlog and 86% recurring revenue share.
  • Operating profit rose by 58%, supported by AI-driven software coding and delivery improvements.
ANECDOTE

SAP Supports U.S. Tariff Management

  • Christian Klein shared his recent U.S. visit where customers need SAP software to manage tariffs in over 130 countries.
  • These customers rely on SAP to enhance supply chain resilience amid trade tensions.
INSIGHT

No U.S. Spending Pullback Seen

  • SAP is experiencing no pullback in U.S. customer spending despite economic pressures.
  • Customers increasingly seek AI to boost productivity and automate back office tasks.
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