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SAP (SAP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$173.21 +0.82 (+0.48%)
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SAP - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
14

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for SAP in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for SAP.

Consensus Price Target

$288.00
66.27% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for SAP, the average price target is $288.00. The highest price target for SAP is $375.00, while the lowest price target for SAP is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 66.27% from the current price of $173.21.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SAP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/6/25 to 5/6/26
1 Month Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26
3 Months Ago
2/5/25 to 2/5/26
1 Year Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$288.00$305.75$305.75$264.00
Forecasted Upside66.27% Upside78.69% Upside54.89% Upside-11.35% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

SAP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SAP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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SAP Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSAPComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.76
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside66.27% Upside180.33% Upside14.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/27/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Raimo Lenschow
Raimo Lenschow
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$256.00 ➝ $257.00+46.78%
4/24/2026
Santander logo
Santander
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutralOutperform
4/24/2026
Keith Bachman
Keith Bachman
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $200.00+22.54%
4/22/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
4/16/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/14/2026 DowngradeOverweightNeutral
3/24/2026Reiterated RatingOverweightNeutral
3/16/2026 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
3/5/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
1/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
1/30/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
1/30/2026 DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
12/11/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/31/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweight
10/27/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
10/24/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$320.00+17.83%
10/23/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweight
9/24/2025 UpgradeNeutralOutperform
8/14/2025 DowngradeBuyHold
5/30/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/20/2025Initiated CoverageOverweight
1/30/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform$38.00 ➝ $38.00-86.39%
1/15/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
5/23/2024 Initiated CoverageOutperform$227.00+16.37%

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Should I Buy SAP Stock? SAP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these SAP pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SAP
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SAP SE:

  • SAP SE has recently increased its annual dividend, which is a positive indicator for income-focused investors. The new dividend is significantly higher than the previous amount, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • The current stock price is around $170, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for potential growth, especially considering the company's strong market position in enterprise software.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for SAP SE, indicating that many believe the stock has potential for appreciation in value, supported by a consensus price target that suggests significant upside.
  • SAP SE reported strong earnings recently, with earnings per share exceeding analysts' expectations, showcasing the company's robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • The company has a solid return on equity, which indicates effective management and profitability, making it an attractive option for investors seeking stable returns.

SAP
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in SAP SE for these reasons:

  • Recent downgrades from several analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "hold," may signal concerns about the stock's short-term performance and could lead to increased volatility.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month high significantly above the current price, suggesting that it may be under pressure to regain previous highs.
  • Despite a strong market cap, the company's debt-to-equity ratio indicates a relatively low level of debt, which could limit its ability to leverage growth opportunities compared to competitors with higher leverage.
  • Market conditions and economic uncertainties could impact SAP SE's growth prospects, particularly in the enterprise software sector, which is highly competitive and subject to rapid technological changes.
  • Analysts predict a modest earnings growth rate for the current year, which may not meet the expectations of investors looking for aggressive growth in their portfolios.

SAP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for SAP is $288.00, with a high forecast of $375.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.

21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SAP in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SAP shares.

According to analysts, SAP's stock has a predicted upside of 66.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, SAP's stock had 4 downgrades and 3 upgrades by analysts.

SAP has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, Santander, TD Cowen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like SAP more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for SAP is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SAP compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SAP) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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