S&P Global Inc.

NYSE:SPGI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$119.5b

S&P Global Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

S&P Global is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 7.3% and 3.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 10% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 22.2% in 3 years.

Key information

7.3%

Earnings growth rate

10.02%

EPS growth rate

Capital Markets earnings growth12.2%
Revenue growth rate3.6%
Future return on equity22.20%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated16 Sep 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Sep 09

S&P Global: More Simple Yet More Valuable

Summary Mobility spin-off has created a simpler and higher value business with 80% of profits from AI-resistant and proprietary "Benchmark" products. High single-digit revenue growth, operating leverage and FCF deployment can compound EPS at mid double digits with a long runway. A rumored CapitalIQ spin would further streamline the company and provide further upside to EPS and multiples, potentially driving a 20% TSR through 2030. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 22

SPGI: Proprietary Data And Mobility Spin Are Expected To Support Multiple

S&P Global's analyst fair value estimate has been raised by about $15 to roughly $519. Analysts attribute the change to stronger debt issuance trends, pro forma adjustments following the Mobility Global spinoff, and the perceived resilience of the company's proprietary data assets in recent research 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.
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

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:SPGI - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202816,7285,7086,7626,89113
12/31/202715,6285,0216,0356,34519
12/31/202614,6364,7825,4605,65514
6/30/202616,1224,9235,5735,729N/A
3/31/202615,7304,7765,5565,735N/A
12/31/202515,3364,4715,4565,651N/A
9/30/202515,0124,2175,4615,643N/A
6/30/202514,7004,0115,4115,583N/A
3/31/202514,4943,9515,5515,694N/A
12/31/202414,2083,8525,5655,689N/A
9/30/202413,7683,5515,1445,283N/A
6/30/202413,2763,3234,7114,851N/A
3/31/202412,8282,8223,9254,064N/A
12/31/202312,4972,6263,5673,710N/A
9/30/202312,2822,4803,3663,489N/A
6/30/202312,0592,3463,1823,290N/A
3/31/202311,9522,8082,8742,975N/A
12/31/202211,1813,2482,5142,603N/A
9/30/202210,3323,4902,3672,430N/A
6/30/20229,5583,6782,5332,583N/A
3/31/20228,6703,5043,0193,052N/A
12/31/20218,2973,0243,5633,598N/A
9/30/20218,0762,8033,7333,799N/A
6/30/20217,8352,4613,5583,641N/A
3/31/20217,6722,4553,5723,655N/A
12/31/20207,4422,3393,4913,567N/A
9/30/20207,3102,4263,3493,430N/A
6/30/20207,1532,5893,2963,383N/A
3/31/20206,9142,352N/A3,163N/A
12/31/20196,6992,123N/A2,776N/A
9/30/20196,5012,093N/A2,435N/A
6/30/20196,3571,972N/A2,171N/A
3/31/20196,2621,877N/A1,997N/A
12/31/20186,2581,958N/A2,064N/A
9/30/20186,3091,709N/A2,214N/A
6/30/20186,2771,627N/A2,245N/A
3/31/20186,1771,588N/A2,023N/A
12/31/20176,0631,496N/A2,016N/A
9/30/20175,8741,771N/A1,506N/A
6/30/20175,8002,249N/A1,594N/A
3/31/20175,7732,211N/A1,728N/A
12/31/20165,6612,106N/A1,560N/A
9/30/20165,6371,816N/A1,808N/A
6/30/20165,5211,177N/A1,732N/A
3/31/20165,3811,147N/A1,729N/A
12/31/20155,3131,156N/A227N/A
9/30/20155,228-100N/A-94N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SPGI's forecast earnings growth (7.3% per year) is above the savings rate (3.7%).

Earnings vs Market: SPGI's earnings (7.3% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (17.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SPGI's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: SPGI's revenue (3.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SPGI's revenue (3.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SPGI's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (22.2%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/21 04:11
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/18 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
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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Analyst Sources

S&P Global Inc. is covered by 34 analysts. 19 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