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Jul 23, 2026

SAP trims 2026 profit outlook as AI acquisitions weigh on earnings

SAP reduced its 2026 operating profit forecast as recent AI-focused data acquisitions impacted earnings, though cloud revenue growth exceeded analyst expectations.

Jul 23, 2026·2 sources

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▪CFO Dominik Asam stated the profit adjustment was "driven solely by mergers and acquisitions."
▪The costs associated with AI-focused acquisitions demonstrate the near-term expense for enterprise software makers adapting to artificial intelligence
▪The profit outlook was lowered due to a dilutive impact of over €100 million from its acquisitions of Dremio and Prior Labs

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