SAP shares experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly five years, plummeting over 6% to €232.15, breaching a critical technical support level. The sell-off mirrored broader declines across Europe’s software sector, with peers like Dassault Systèmes and Nemetschek losing 4–10%. The downturn was triggered by growing investor concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional software providers, fueled by a widely cited analysis warning of obsolescence risks. Earlier this week, U.S. software giants like Adobe and Salesforce faced similar pressure, compounding market jitters.
From Market Leader to Drag on DAX
Once a top DAX performer, SAP now lags the index significantly, erasing its 2024 gains and hitting a four-month low. The stock’s decline has also weighed on Germany’s benchmark index, where SAP remains a heavyweight component. Analysts debate whether the sell-off reflects overblown AI anxieties or a fundamental sector reassessment. With its downward trend accelerating since July, investors are scrutinizing whether this marks a temporary setback or a prolonged slump for the software giant.
