SAP ADR jumps as board lifts annual dividend to about $2.93 per share
SAP shares rose after the company declared a higher annual dividend on April 14, lifting the payout to about $2.93 per share. The dividend is slated for payment on May 15, with an ex-dividend date of May 5.
1. What’s moving the stock today
SAP’s U.S.-listed shares are trading higher after the company declared an annual dividend increase. The board set an annual dividend of about $2.9291 per share, up roughly 15% from the prior payout, which can act as a near-term support for the stock by reinforcing shareholder-return expectations. (marketbeat.com)
2. Key dates investors are watching
For investors focused on eligibility, the key dates are approaching: the ex-dividend date is May 5, 2026, the record date is May 5, 2026, and the payment date is May 15, 2026. These dates can concentrate demand ahead of the ex-date, particularly among dividend-focused holders. (marketbeat.com)
3. Context and what comes next
The dividend headline arrives as SAP prepares its next major scheduled catalyst: first-quarter 2026 results are set for April 23, 2026. With earnings still ahead, traders may view today’s dividend raise as a confidence signal while positioning for the upcoming quarterly update. (news.sap.com)