Software giant SAP's shares surge 9.3% after first-quarter profit beat
1. SAP's Q1 operating profit surged 58% year-on-year. 2. Operating profit reached €2.5 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations. 3. SAP's revenue rose 11% to €9 billion, cloud backlog up 29%. 4. Earnings per share increased 79%, indicating strong profitability. 5. CEO emphasized resilience in uncertain market conditions with AI portfolio.