Bernstein SocGen Group has reaffirmed its Outperform rating on SAP, maintaining a price target of $322 (€278) despite the stock currently trading at €153. Analysts highlight supply chain management software as a key long-term investment theme, driven by geopolitical shifts, inflation, and evolving customer expectations. They believe that SAP is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend, especially as artificial intelligence accelerates the transformation of supply chain systems into essential digital infrastructures.
While SAP’s recent fourth-quarter results fell short of expectations—reporting earnings per share of $1.62 against a forecast of $1.76 and revenues of $9.68 billion compared to an anticipated $11.35 billion—the company plans to distribute €2.92 billion in dividends, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns. This dividend increase of 6.4% year-over-year underscores SAP’s resilience amid earnings pressures.
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Source: xtb.com