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Joule Studio

Sap · seit Skill Builder: Juli 2025 GA (SAP Build); Agent Builder: GA Q1 2026 (Januar 2026); erweiterte, vollständig verwaltete Ver · 3× · zuletzt 30. Juni 2026

Momentum

Joule Studio ist SAP's KI-gestützte Entwicklungsumgebung zum Erstellen benutzerdefinierter KI-Agenten, Anwendungen und Workflows für Unternehmen. Die Plattform unterstützt sowohl Low-Code- als auch Pro-Code-Entwicklung, integriert sich in SAP- und Drittsysteme über MCP und A2A-Protokolle und läuft auf der SAP Business AI Platform. Ursprünglich als Skill-Builder in SAP Build eingeführt, wurde die Agent-Builder-Funktion Anfang 2026 generell verfügbar; im Mai 2026 kündigte SAP auf der Sapphire eine erweiterte, vollständig verwaltete Version (teils "Joule Studio 2.0" genannt) mit Zero-Infrastructure-Betrieb an.

Momentum-Verlauf

02.07.30.09.

Features

Autonomie-Grad	Erstellt autonome Multi-Agenten-Workflows, die eigenständig planen und über Systeme hinweg ausführen; unterstützt No-Code- bis Pro-Code-Entwicklung
Kanäle	Integriert mit SAP-Anwendungen (S/4HANA, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) sowie Drittsystemen wie Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365 und Slack; UI-Frameworks UI5/Fiori sowie Vercel/Next.js für Custom-Frontends
Lizenz	Teil von SAP Build (Subscription/Entitlement über SAP Build Process Automation Plan); Joule for Consultant/Developer sind separate Lizenzen
Modalitäten	Natürlichsprachliche Eingabe zur Generierung kompletter Agenten (Text); unterstützt Code-Frameworks wie LangChain, AutoGen, LlamaIndex sowie IDEs wie VS Code und Cursor
Plattform	SAP Build / SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), betrieben auf der SAP Business AI Platform; verwaltete Version ohne Kundeninfrastruktur
Preis	Custom Joule Agents werden pro Agent-Schritt in AI Units abgerechnet; kostenlose Nutzung bis 31. Mai 2026 (Promotion), danach Verbrauchsmodell; 12 Monate kostenloser Design-Time-Zugang für Early Adopter Care
Release-Datum	Skill Builder GA Juli 2025; Agent Builder GA Januar/Q1 2026; verwaltete Version angekündigt Mai 2026 (Sapphire), GA Q3 2026 geplant
Tool-/MCP-Integrationen	Nutzt Model Context Protocol (MCP) und bidirektionales Agent2Agent (A2A) Protokoll zur Anbindung an SAP- und Non-SAP-Landschaften sowie Drittanbieter-Agenten (z.B. Microsoft Copilot Studio, Google Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock AgentCore)

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Unternehmens-Analyse: SAP

Stand 28.9.2026

HOLDSynthszr Vote

Data supports a high-quality franchise with strong contracted cloud demand (current cloud backlog €22.9bn, +27% YoY) and improving YoY profitability (non‑IFRS operating margin 27.7% in Q2 2026). (sap.com) However, management has flagged sequential deceleration in growth and updated 2026 non‑IFRS operating profit outlook for >€100m acquisition dilution (Dremio/Prior Labs), which increases near-term execution sensitivity. (sap.com) With valuation metrics indicating a forward P/E in the low‑to‑mid 20s (source-dependent), the risk/reward appears balanced rather than clearly asymmetric at present. (stockanalysis.com)

Zusammenfassung

SAP SE is a global enterprise application software vendor with a subscription-led model increasingly centered on cloud ERP (RISE with SAP / GROW with SAP), the Business Technology Platform (integration, data, app dev), and adjacent suites (HR, spend, CX). The core competency is deep process coverage for large and mid-sized enterprises, plus high switching costs driven by mission-critical workflows, data models, and partner ecosystems. Revenue quality is supported by recurring cloud contracts and a large installed base migrating from on‑premise to cloud. Market position remains top-tier in ERP, with competitive advantages in breadth of end-to-end business processes, industry-specific capabilities, and the ability to embed AI into transactional workflows using SAP’s semantic layer and enterprise data context. Recent product messaging has emphasized “Joule” (copilot/agents) and a data-centric AI stack (Business Data Cloud), with partnerships highlighted across hyperscalers and AI model providers. While these announcements are largely product/partner oriented, they are relevant insofar as they aim to increase attach rates and reduce friction in cloud adoption. (news.sap.com) In the most recent quarter (Q2 2026), SAP reported current cloud backlog of €22.9bn (+27% YoY; +26% constant currency) and an operating margin improvement (non‑IFRS) to 27.7% from 26.5% a year earlier. Management noted sequential deceleration in cloud and total revenue growth and highlighted incremental R&D investment and acquisition dilution as drivers of slower operating profit growth sequentially. SAP updated its 2026 non‑IFRS operating profit outlook to reflect dilution from the Dremio and Prior Labs acquisitions (closed in July), estimated to exceed €100m. (sap.com) Capital returns remain material: SAP executed a 2026 buyback program of up to €2.6bn (Feb 5 to Jul 27, 2026) and disclosed ongoing repurchases thereafter; separately, SAP has disclosed authorization for a larger repurchase program of up to €10bn expected to run through end‑2027. (sap.com) Valuation (EUR context) is best framed using forward multiples given the transition and non‑IFRS focus. As of late September 2026, third‑party market data shows forward P/E around the low‑to‑mid 20s (source-dependent). (stockanalysis.com) Short- to medium-term outlook is primarily driven by (1) backlog conversion into cloud revenue, (2) margin trajectory amid R&D and integration costs from acquisitions, and (3) macro sensitivity of large transformation deals. Consensus indicators published by SAP show 2026 median expectations for cloud revenue growth in the low‑20% range and operating profit growth in the low‑teens (non‑IFRS). (sap.com)

Key Takeaways

Q2 2026 showed strong contracted demand: current cloud backlog €22.9bn (+27% YoY), supporting near-term revenue visibility. (sap.com)
Profitability improved YoY (non‑IFRS operating margin 27.7% vs 26.5%), but management flagged sequential deceleration in growth and higher R&D/integration effects. (sap.com)
2026 non‑IFRS operating profit outlook was updated downward to reflect >€100m dilution from Dremio and Prior Labs acquisitions closed in July 2026. (sap.com)
Shareholder returns are significant: €2.6bn buyback program executed Feb–Jul 2026, with broader authorization up to €10bn through end‑2027. (sap.com)
Valuation is not distressed: third‑party data indicates forward P/E in the low‑to‑mid 20s (varies by provider), implying execution on cloud growth and margins remains required. (stockanalysis.com)

Action-Ideen

BUY

Accumulate on the basis of contracted cloud demand and improving margin profile: Q2 2026 current cloud backlog (€22.9bn, +27% YoY) provides revenue visibility, while non‑IFRS operating margin improved to 27.7% YoY. The investment case is reinforced by ongoing capital returns (buybacks) that can support per‑share metrics if free cash flow remains resilient. This action is appropriate only if the investor accepts a valuation that already embeds continued execution (forward P/E in the low‑to‑mid 20s depending on source).

Horizont: 18 Mon.

HOLD

Maintain exposure if already owned, focusing on confirmation that backlog converts into sustained cloud revenue growth while margins hold up amid higher R&D and acquisition integration. This is a data-driven wait-and-see stance given management’s note of sequential deceleration and the 2026 outlook adjustment for acquisition dilution. Hold is also reasonable if the investor views current valuation (low‑to‑mid 20s forward P/E, source-dependent) as fair rather than clearly attractive.

Horizont: 12 Mon.

SELL

Reduce exposure if the portfolio requires lower valuation risk or if the investor expects continued growth deceleration: management explicitly referenced sequential deceleration in cloud and total revenue growth, while 2026 operating profit outlook was adjusted for acquisition dilution. With forward valuation in the low‑to‑mid 20s (provider-dependent), downside can be amplified if growth/margins disappoint versus consensus expectations for 2026 (cloud growth ~low‑20% and operating profit growth ~low‑teens, non‑IFRS).

Horizont: 6 Mon.

Contrarian Insights

• Acquisition-driven AI/data expansion may be a near-term margin headwind rather than an immediate growth catalyst: SAP explicitly quantified >€100m 2026 operating profit dilution from Dremio and Prior Labs, suggesting near-term earnings quality could be pressured even if strategic positioning improves. (sap.com)
• Capital returns are large enough to matter for per-share outcomes, but they also raise the bar for operational delivery: SAP disclosed a €2.6bn 2026 buyback tranche and authorization up to €10bn through end‑2027, which can support EPS yet may reduce flexibility if macro conditions weaken or integration costs rise. (sap.com)