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S&P Global Inc (SPGI)

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$543.99
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Profit since last BUY7.53%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

09/15/2025: SPGI (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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26 Analysts rated it

Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.

1 Year Target Price $621.9

1 Year Target Price $621.9

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$621.9 Target price
52w Low $425.6
Current$543.99
52w High $578.04

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 19.05%
Avg. Invested days 52
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 166.15B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 41.83
1Y Target Price 621.9
Price to earnings Ratio 41.83
1Y Target Price 621.9
Volume (30-day avg) 26
Beta 1.2
52 Weeks Range 425.60 - 578.04
Updated Date 09/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 425.60 - 578.04
Updated Date 09/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.68%
Basic EPS (TTM) 13.01

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Profitability

Profit Margin 27.29%
Operating Margin (TTM) 42.69%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.26%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.29%

Valuation

Trailing PE 41.83
Forward PE 28.17
Enterprise Value 176206419000
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.3
Enterprise Value 176206419000
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.3
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.86
Shares Outstanding 305300000
Shares Floating 304625287
Shares Outstanding 305300000
Shares Floating 304625287
Percent Insiders 0.25
Percent Institutions 90.42

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S&P Global Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

S&P Global Inc. traces its roots back to 1860 with the publication of 'Poor's Manual of Railroads.' It evolved through mergers and acquisitions to become a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • S&P Global Market Intelligence: Provides multi-asset class data, research, and analytics to institutional investors, investment banks, and corporations.
  • S&P Global Ratings: Offers independent credit ratings, research, and analytics to investors and issuers.
  • S&P Dow Jones Indices: Maintains a wide variety of indices to meet the needs of investors. The company is a provider of financial market indices, benchmarks, and custom solutions.
  • S&P Global Commodity Insights: Delivers independent energy information, benchmark prices and analytics to global commodity markets.
  • S&P Global Mobility: Provides comprehensive data, forecasts and advisory services to automotive manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Douglas L. Peterson is the President and CEO. The company has a hierarchical organizational structure with distinct divisions, each headed by senior executives. A board of directors oversees the overall strategy and governance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Credit Ratings (S&P Global Ratings): Independent credit ratings assess the creditworthiness of debt instruments and issuers. S&P Global Ratings, along with Moody's (MCO) and Fitch Ratings, dominate the credit rating industry. The Big Three account for roughly 95% of the market share. S&P holds around 40%.
  • S&P 500 Index (S&P Dow Jones Indices): A leading benchmark for U.S. equity performance. Competitors include MSCI (MSCI) and FTSE Russell (LSEG). The S&P 500 is the most widely followed index in the world, making it difficult to assess market share by revenue.
  • Market Intelligence Platform (S&P Global Market Intelligence): Provides in-depth data and analytics on companies, industries, and markets. Competitors include FactSet (FDS) and Bloomberg. S&P Global is one of the leaders in the Market Intelligence space, but an exact market share is difficult to calculate.
  • Platts Pricing (S&P Global Commodity Insights): Benchmark pricing assessments for commodities markets. It serves as a price reference in physical and derivative contracts.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The financial information services industry is driven by the increasing demand for data, analytics, and insights to support investment decisions, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The commodity intelligence industry serves the energy industry which also provides market data and analytics.

Positioning

S&P Global Inc. holds a leading position in credit ratings, financial indices, and market intelligence. Its brand reputation, comprehensive data offerings, and global reach provide a competitive advantage.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for financial information services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. S&P Global Inc. is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its broad product portfolio and strong brand reputation.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Leading market position in credit ratings and indices
  • Comprehensive data and analytics offerings
  • Global reach
  • Recurring revenue model

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on the financial markets
  • Potential for regulatory scrutiny
  • Exposure to cybersecurity risks
  • Integration risks related to acquisitions
  • Concentration of revenues in credit ratings

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for ESG data and analytics
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions
  • Development of new data products and services
  • Acquisitions of complementary businesses

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition from other data providers
  • Regulatory changes
  • Technological disruptions
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MCO
  • FDS
  • MSCI
  • LSEG

Competitive Landscape

S&P Global Inc. has a strong competitive position due to its brand reputation, comprehensive data offerings, and global reach. However, it faces competition from other established players and emerging data providers.

Major Acquisitions

IHS Markit

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 44000
  • Strategic Rationale: Diversified S&P Global's product portfolio and expanded its presence in key markets, particularly in the energy and transportation sectors.

Trucost

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 40
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded their product portfolio to Environmental, Social, and Governance solutions.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: S&P Global Inc. has achieved consistent revenue and earnings growth through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue and earnings growth for S&P Global Inc., driven by the increasing demand for financial information and analytics.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include the acquisition of IHS Markit to offer insights and analytics to customers, and investments in ESG data and analytics capabilities.

Summary

S&P Global Inc. is a strong company with a leading position in its key markets. Its solid financial performance, recurring revenue model, and strategic acquisitions have fueled growth. The company must manage regulatory risks, technological disruptions, and increasing competition to maintain its leadership position and capitalize on future opportunities.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • S&P Global Inc. Investor Relations
  • Company Filings (SEC)
  • Market Research Reports
  • Industry News Sources

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary. Financial data is based on publicly available information and may be subject to change.

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About S&P Global Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2001-01-02
President, CEO & Director Ms. Martina L. Cheung
Sector Financial Services
Industry Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Full time employees 42350
Full time employees 42350

S&P Global Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. It operates through five segments: S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Commodity Insights, S&P Global Mobility, and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The S&P Global Market Intelligence segment provides multi-asset-class data and analytics integrated with purpose-built workflow solutions. This segment offers Desktop, a product suite that provides data, analytics, and third-party research for global finance and corporate professionals; data and advisory solutions for research, reference data, market data, derived analytics, and valuation services; enterprise solutions, such as software and workflow solutions; and credit and risk solutions for selling ratings' credit ratings and related data and research, analytics, and financial risk solutions. The S&P Global Ratings segment operates as an independent provider of credit ratings, research, and analytics offering investors and other market participants information, ratings, and benchmarks. The S&P Global Commodity Insights segment provides information and benchmark prices for the commodity and energy markets. The S&P Global Mobility segment offers solutions serving the full automotive value chain, including vehicle manufacturers (original equipment manufacturers), automotive suppliers, mobility service providers, retailers, consumers, and finance and insurance companies. The S&P Dow Jones Indices segment operates as an index provider that maintains various valuation and index benchmarks for investment advisors, wealth managers, and institutional investors. It has operations in the United States, European region, Asia, and internationally. S&P Global Inc. was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in New York, New York.