Toby Og's questions to SAP (SAP) leadership • Q3 2025
Question
Toby Og from JPMorgan Chase & Co. inquired about the current demand backdrop, specifically regarding elongated sales cycles in the U.S. public sector and manufacturing, and sought clarification on the Current Cloud Backlog (CCB) guidance, questioning if a 25% exit rate for 2025 was unlikely given previous statements.
Answer
CEO Christian Klein noted positive momentum in the Q4 pipeline, with stalled deals in the U.S. public sector and manufacturing returning, driven by C-level engagement on cost optimization and AI. He expressed optimism for the CCB exit rate, expecting it to be higher than 25%.