Shares of S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI – Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty research firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eighteen have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $515.88.
A number of brokerages recently weighed in on SPGI. Bank of America reduced their target price on shares of S&P Global from $575.00 to $550.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 10th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on S&P Global from $489.00 to $521.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Barclays reduced their price objective on S&P Global from $555.00 to $553.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on S&P Global from $525.00 to $477.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on S&P Global from $530.00 to $520.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th.
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S&P Global Stock Down 0.2%
Shares of NYSE SPGI opened at $449.77 on Wednesday. S&P Global has a 1 year low of $381.61 and a 1 year high of $552.25. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $419.64 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $432.90.
S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The business services provider reported $4.58 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.43 by $0.15. The firm had revenue of $3.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.64 billion. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.73 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that S&P Global will post 17.69 earnings per share for the current year.
S&P Global Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 25th will be issued a $0.97 dividend. This represents a $3.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 25th.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On S&P Global
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SPGI. DecisionPoint Financial LLC lifted its holdings in S&P Global by 11,550.0% during the 3rd quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 233 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $90,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the last quarter. WPG Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 47.0% during the third quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 147 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $58,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 8.1% in the 3rd quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 2,046 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $807,000 after acquiring an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board grew its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 3.9% during the third quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board now owns 9,054 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $3,572,000 after purchasing an additional 337 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vantage Investment Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of S&P Global in the third quarter valued at approximately $5,656,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.17% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about S&P Global
Here are the key news stories impacting S&P Global this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 results exceeded expectations: S&P Global reported adjusted earnings of $4.58 per share versus the $4.43 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 6.8% year over year to $3.68 billion, ahead of estimates. Growth was led by the Indices and Market Intelligence businesses. S&P Global Beats Q3 Earnings on Indices & Market Intelligence
- Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook and capital returns support sentiment: Management raised its 2026 outlook, and share repurchases are expected to exceed $7 billion for the year. The stronger guidance reinforces the company’s earnings momentum and shareholder-return profile. S&P Global Beats Earnings Estimates. A Major Shake-Up Could Be Coming.
- Positive Sentiment: Expansion into emerging markets: S&P Global completed its OpenZeppelin acquisition, adding expertise in onchain security and digital-asset risk assessment. It also expanded its indices business through a collaboration with Kalshi for prediction-market contracts, potentially creating new licensing opportunities. S&P Global Completes Acquisition of OpenZeppelin
- Neutral Sentiment: Capital IQ strategic review: S&P Global is evaluating alternatives for Capital IQ and related data businesses, including a possible separation. A transaction could unlock value by highlighting the assets’ standalone worth, but no decision or timetable has been announced. S&P Global explores potential separation of Capital IQ business
- Negative Sentiment: Investors are focused on execution and valuation risks: The potential Capital IQ spinoff introduces uncertainty over future revenue mix, costs and strategic direction. That concern appears to be outweighing the earnings beat in the near term, particularly as commentary has characterized SPGI as fully valued after its recent advance. S&P Global Drops as Investors Weigh Capital IQ Spinoff Math
S&P Global Company Profile
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) is a global provider of financial information, analytics, benchmarks and credit ratings. Its services are used by investors, corporations, governments and other organizations to evaluate risk, assess markets, support investment decisions and manage business operations.
The company operates through businesses including S&P Global Ratings, which provides credit ratings and related research; S&P Global Market Intelligence, which delivers data, research and analytics on companies, markets and industries; and S&P Global Commodity Insights, which supplies information and analysis for energy and commodity markets.
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