S&P Global Inc.

NYSE:SPGI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$127.4b

S&P Global Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

S&P Global has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 10%, while the Capital Markets industry saw earnings growing at 5.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.4% per year. S&P Global's return on equity is 14.2%, and it has net margins of 30.4%.

Key information

9.96%

Earnings growth rate

4.73%

EPS growth rate

Capital Markets Industry Growth10.26%
Revenue growth rate14.36%
Return on equity14.23%
Net Margin30.36%
Next Earnings Update28 Jul 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jul 07

SPGI: AI Data Repositioning After Mobility Spin Will Support Earnings Multiple

For S&P Global, the analyst price target in this update is trimmed by about $30 to $503. Analysts cite revised revenue growth assumptions after the Mobility spin and slightly higher discount rates, partly offset by a firmer profit margin outlook and a modestly higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Jun 15

SPGI: AI Data Partnerships And Workflows Will Support Earnings Multiple

Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to the S&P Global price target, reflecting a slightly lower discount rate and steady assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. These assumptions are broadly supported by recent mixed target revisions across the Street.
Seeking Alpha • Jun 09

S&P Global: Do You Appreciate The AI Threat?

Summary S&P Global is rated Hold due to limited valuation upside and unresolved AI risks, despite strong fundamentals. The upcoming Mobility spin-off will structurally boost margins by 270bps but has minimal impact on top line growth. SPGI's Market Intelligence segment faces significant AI disruption risk, while Ratings, Energy, and Indices are largely insulated. Current valuation offers ~11% upside to a $470 price target, insufficient to offset competitive and technological uncertainty. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 01

SPGI: Mobility Spin Off And AI Initiatives Will Support Earnings Multiple

Analysts have made a modest adjustment to the S&P Global price target, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly lower revenue growth, a small change in discount rate, firmer profit margins, and a lower future P/E. Recent target moves have ranged from a $5 trim at Wells Fargo to increases of $3 to $20 at other firms.
New Narrative • May 08

Guidance Cuts and AI Concerns Shake S&P Global

S&P Global has strong long-term fundamentals, but in the near term, it faces AI-related uncertainty, slower growth expectations, and shifting investor sentiment. At its core, the softer guidance in the ratings segment is being interpreted as a signal about the broader economic environment.
Narrative Update • Apr 25

SPGI: AI Competition Concerns Will Reset But Not Break Earnings Multiple

Analysts have trimmed the S&P Global fair value estimate by about $4 to $534. This reflects a series of recent price target cuts and slightly higher discount rate and P/E assumptions, while keeping revenue growth and margin expectations broadly similar.
Narrative Update • Apr 11

SPGI: AI Competition Concerns Will Shape Future Earnings Multiple

The analyst price target for S&P Global has been revised lower to $556, reflecting a broader wave of target cuts across the Street as analysts factor in a slightly lower discount rate, modestly adjusted long term growth and margin assumptions, and heightened competitive concerns around data and AI. Analyst Commentary Street research on S&P Global has turned more cautious overall, with several firms trimming price targets while still recognizing the company’s scale in ratings, data, and index services.
Narrative Update • Mar 28

SPGI: Debt Issuance Strength And AI Tools Will Support Premium Earnings

Analysts have made a marginal upward revision to the S&P Global price target, reflecting a fair value move from about $537.90 to roughly $538.52. They cite recent strength in debt issuance volumes and a generally constructive view on long term growth in information and business services, despite renewed competitive concerns around market data and the impact of AI.
Narrative Update • Mar 13

SPGI: Ratings Franchise And AI Data Platform Will Support Premium Earnings

Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on S&P Global into a roughly $550 to $575 range. This reflects slightly higher competitive concerns around data and AI while still generally supporting a premium valuation driven by steady growth expectations and a forward P/E near 31x.
Narrative Update • Feb 26

SPGI: Ratings Strength And AI Data Integrations Will Support Earnings Quality

The analyst price target in our S&P Global model has been reset from about $610 to about $538, as analysts factor in more intense competition in market data, evolving views on the impact of AI, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. This still sits alongside generally constructive Street research on longer term growth for information and business services companies.
Narrative Update • Feb 11

SPGI: Ratings Strength And AI Data Expansion Will Support Earnings Quality

The updated analyst price target for S&P Global moves from approximately $505 to $611, as analysts factor in revised assumptions around discount rates, slightly different revenue growth expectations, higher profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on S&P Global reflects a mix of higher and lower price targets, with analysts weighing nearer term execution risks against longer term earnings power and cash flow generation.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 29

S&P Global: Beyond Ratings, Index Innovation And Spin-Off Strategies Fuel Success

Summary S&P Global is attractive due to its strong free cash flow, diversified business segments, and resilience in a volatile market. The company's Q1 2025 earnings showed 8% revenue growth and a 12% increase in EPS, despite market uncertainties. S&P Global's valuation remains appealing, with a forward PE of 28 and strong growth prospects, making it a solid long-term investment. The announced spin-off and additional share repurchase program are expected to unlock further value and enhance stock performance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 17

S&P Global: A Collection Of All-Star Businesses

Summary S&P Global's Ratings, Indices, and Commodity Insights units have strong moats and exceptional economics, making them core to the company's long-term growth. Market Intelligence, despite being the largest revenue source, has lower margins and its growth investments could be better allocated elsewhere. Mobility, a newer unit, shows potential but hasn't yet proven it can create a standardized language like the other three businesses. With a commitment to return 85% of free cash flow to shareholders and sustainable growth, S&P Global remains a strong long-term investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 11

S&P Global: Knockout Quarter And High Bar Set For 2025

Summary S&P Global's first earnings report under CEO Martina Cheung was flawless, with strong growth across all segments and significant margin expansion. Despite concerns about 2025, S&P Global provided ambitious guidance, expecting 5%-7% growth, with adjusted EPS above consensus and robust free cash flow. The company's monopolistic position and diversified segments make it a prime beneficiary of global GDP growth. At a fair valuation, S&P Global remains a 'Buy' for long-term investors, because of its long-term double-digit growth trajectory and ahead of consensus upgrades. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 16

S&P Global:  A High-Quality, Remarkably Profitable, Near-Monopolistic Business

Summary S&P Global has been a stable holding for Wedgewood, with consistent revenue and earnings growth despite economic volatility from 2020-2023. The company's business model thrives in low-interest rate environments, benefiting from increased corporate debt refinancing and capital market activity. Despite recent underperformance relative to benchmarks, S&P Global remains a high-quality, profitable growth business with a near-monopolistic market position. The long-term outlook for S&P Global is favorable, with expected benefits from future declining interest rates and a significant wave of debt refinancings. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 09

Overpriced Optimism: Why S&P Global's Valuation Deserves Scrutiny

Summary S&P Global's current EV/EBITDA multiple of 25 is overly optimistic, with future growth expectations likely unrealistic, potentially leading to a valuation correction. Analysts' growth estimates of 12% are based on historical data; a more realistic growth rate is 8%, indicating the stock is overvalued by 34%. Despite strong competitive advantages and shareholder returns, rising operational costs and debt could hinder future growth, making the stock a hold for existing investors. For new investors, the opportunity cost is high, and better alternatives are available, making S&P Global less attractive at current valuations. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How S&P Global makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:SPGI Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 2615,7304,7763,2120
31 Dec 2515,3364,4713,1290
30 Sep 2515,0124,2172,9350
30 Jun 2514,7004,0112,9670
31 Mar 2514,4943,9512,9490
31 Dec 2414,2083,8522,8820
30 Sep 2413,7683,5512,8370
30 Jun 2413,2763,3232,7000
31 Mar 2412,8282,8222,6520
31 Dec 2312,4972,6262,6400
30 Sep 2312,2822,4802,7490
30 Jun 2312,0592,3462,5800
31 Mar 2311,9522,8082,2240
31 Dec 2211,1813,2482,4740
30 Sep 2210,3323,4902,0420
30 Jun 229,5583,6781,9330
31 Mar 228,6703,5041,9610
31 Dec 218,2973,0241,4070
30 Sep 218,0762,8031,3470
30 Jun 217,8352,4611,3140
31 Mar 217,6722,4551,2790
31 Dec 207,4422,3391,2720
30 Sep 207,3102,4261,2170
30 Jun 207,1532,5891,1630
31 Mar 206,9142,3521,2140
31 Dec 196,6992,1231,2470
30 Sep 196,5012,0931,2610
30 Jun 196,3571,9721,3310
31 Mar 196,2621,8771,3440
31 Dec 186,2581,9581,2530
30 Sep 186,3091,7091,4460
30 Jun 186,2771,6271,4780
31 Mar 186,1771,5881,4760
31 Dec 176,0631,4961,4380
30 Sep 175,8741,7711,4480
30 Jun 175,8002,2491,4290
31 Mar 175,7732,2111,4300
31 Dec 165,6612,1061,4180
30 Sep 165,6371,8161,4040
30 Jun 165,5211,1771,3910
31 Mar 165,3811,1471,3900
31 Dec 155,3131,1561,3850
30 Sep 155,228-1001,4070

Quality Earnings: SPGI has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: SPGI's current net profit margins (30.4%) are higher than last year (27.3%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SPGI's earnings have grown by 10% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: SPGI's earnings growth over the past year (20.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (10% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: SPGI earnings growth over the past year (20.9%) did not outperform the Capital Markets industry 38.3%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: SPGI's Return on Equity (14.2%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/12 02:10
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

S&P Global Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullArgus Research Company
Jeffrey MeulerBaird
Manav PatnaikBarclays