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SAP Rolls Out S/4HANA Retail for Merchandise Management
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German software behemoth, SAP SE (SAP - Free Report) recently launched SAP S/4HANA Retail, a special version of the SAP S/4HANA platform for merchandise management. This will help retailers develop an omnichannel end-to-end retailing solution, thus meeting the rising demands of the digital economy.
Noteworthy features of industry-specific SAP S/4HANA Retail include the ability to provide end-to-end support for all core retail processes, offer meaningful insights into operational retail data and a simple and intuitive user interface. This will enable users to access real-time information, thus enhancing decision-making process.
SAP believes that there is a pressing demand among retailers to optimize processes and retail frameworks. The SAP S/4HANA Retail will aid customers in exploring other business models. SAP S/4HANA’s powerful real-time predictive analytics will enable clients meet present needs of the market and plan for future ones flawlessly.
Without doubt, SAP S/4HANA has been the company’s biggest top-line driver ever since its introduction in 2015. This platform has established itself as a “mission critical control center” for businesses pursuing digital transformation. SAP foresees the demand for S/4 HANA to surge, as SAP Cloud powered by HANA is the only ‘real-time digital data offering’ which helps in modernizing client operations.
During third-quarter 2016, the company had gained 400 customers, of which 40% are entirely new. This hugely fueled the company’s revenues. Over the past six months, SAP’s shares recorded an average return of 13.7%, outperforming the Zacks categorized Computer-Software industry average return of 9.2%.
SAP makes constant upgrades and introduces fresher versions of this platform to maximize growth. With cut-throat competition in the retail domain, we perceive that an increasing number of companies will likely join the SAP S/4 Retail bandwagon to outshine peers, boosting SAP's profitability.
SAP is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Jan 24. Overall, the company has a dismal earnings track record, having missed estimates thrice in the trailing four quarters, with an average negative surprise of 1.8%. Currently, brokers are on the sidelines for this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock as its earnings estimates remained unchanged, over the past 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2016 also remained unchanged at $3.12, over the same time frame.
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector Exa Corp. , Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC - Free Report) and SecureWorks Corp. (SCWX - Free Report) . While Exa Corp. sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Science Applications and SecureWorks Corp. carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Exa Corporation develops, markets, sells, and supports software products, and provides professional services for simulation-driven design. The company has an excellent earnings surprise history, beating estimates each time over the trailing four quarters, and has an average beat of 68.1%.
Science Applications International Corporation provides technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology services in the U.S. It boasts a remarkable average surprise of 9.2% for the trailing four quarters, beating estimates all through.
SecureWorks Corp. provides intelligence-driven information security solutions focused on protecting organizations from cyber attacks. The company has beaten estimates twice in the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 34.2%.
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SAP Rolls Out S/4HANA Retail for Merchandise Management
German software behemoth, SAP SE (SAP - Free Report) recently launched SAP S/4HANA Retail, a special version of the SAP S/4HANA platform for merchandise management. This will help retailers develop an omnichannel end-to-end retailing solution, thus meeting the rising demands of the digital economy.
Noteworthy features of industry-specific SAP S/4HANA Retail include the ability to provide end-to-end support for all core retail processes, offer meaningful insights into operational retail data and a simple and intuitive user interface. This will enable users to access real-time information, thus enhancing decision-making process.
SAP believes that there is a pressing demand among retailers to optimize processes and retail frameworks. The SAP S/4HANA Retail will aid customers in exploring other business models. SAP S/4HANA’s powerful real-time predictive analytics will enable clients meet present needs of the market and plan for future ones flawlessly.
Without doubt, SAP S/4HANA has been the company’s biggest top-line driver ever since its introduction in 2015. This platform has established itself as a “mission critical control center” for businesses pursuing digital transformation. SAP foresees the demand for S/4 HANA to surge, as SAP Cloud powered by HANA is the only ‘real-time digital data offering’ which helps in modernizing client operations.
During third-quarter 2016, the company had gained 400 customers, of which 40% are entirely new. This hugely fueled the company’s revenues. Over the past six months, SAP’s shares recorded an average return of 13.7%, outperforming the Zacks categorized Computer-Software industry average return of 9.2%.
SAP makes constant upgrades and introduces fresher versions of this platform to maximize growth. With cut-throat competition in the retail domain, we perceive that an increasing number of companies will likely join the SAP S/4 Retail bandwagon to outshine peers, boosting SAP's profitability.
SAP is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Jan 24. Overall, the company has a dismal earnings track record, having missed estimates thrice in the trailing four quarters, with an average negative surprise of 1.8%. Currently, brokers are on the sidelines for this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock as its earnings estimates remained unchanged, over the past 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2016 also remained unchanged at $3.12, over the same time frame.
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector Exa Corp. , Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC - Free Report) and SecureWorks Corp. (SCWX - Free Report) . While Exa Corp. sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Science Applications and SecureWorks Corp. carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Exa Corporation develops, markets, sells, and supports software products, and provides professional services for simulation-driven design. The company has an excellent earnings surprise history, beating estimates each time over the trailing four quarters, and has an average beat of 68.1%.
Science Applications International Corporation provides technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology services in the U.S. It boasts a remarkable average surprise of 9.2% for the trailing four quarters, beating estimates all through.
SecureWorks Corp. provides intelligence-driven information security solutions focused on protecting organizations from cyber attacks. The company has beaten estimates twice in the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 34.2%.
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In addition to the recommendations that are available to the public on our website, how would you like to follow all Zacks' private buys and sells in real time?
Our experts cover all kinds of trades… from value to momentum . . . from stocks under $10 to ETF and option moves . . . from stocks that corporate insiders are buying up to companies that are about to report positive earnings surprises. You can even look inside exclusive portfolios that are normally closed to new investors. Starting today, for the next month, you can have unrestricted access. Click here for Zacks' private trades >>