Europe's software firms beat estimates despite AI and Iran war concerns

14 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30

SAP, the region's biggest software company, topped analyst forecasts as demand for its cloud products kept growing.
Bloomberg Intelligence said SAP's cloud backlog should ease fears that AI disruption or the Iran war could delay deal closures.
The results suggest European software groups are weathering investor concerns over artificial intelligence and weaker business confidence better than expected this earnings season.

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