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SPGI Stock Forecast: S&P Global, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$411
+0.07% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering S&P Global, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $525 — +27.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$121.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
44 / 100
Median analyst target
$525
Analysts covering
24
Revenue$4.1B+10.4% y/y
Operating income$1.8B
Net income$1.3B
Free cash flow$1.4B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−8.8%
1M
+0.7%
YTD
−16.3%
1Y
−20.5%
From 52W high
−20.5%
From 52W low
+11.9%
$367
$516
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SPGI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores S&P Global, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
44 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
96
Quality
72
Value
64
Growth
56
Issuance
55
Accruals
53
Revisions
44
Momentum
31
Size
2

Volatility (96): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (31): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

SPGI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SPGI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$350$400$450$500$550Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SPGIHigh $553Median $525Low $485

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says24 analysts
23 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $485Median $525High $553

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +27.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
26 Aug 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$510
29 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform
29 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$521$513
29 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$555$553
29 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight
29 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$454$500
29 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$555$530
21 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform
21 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$520$521
20 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight
20 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$535$555
17 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy
17 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$489$521
10 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$575$550
10 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy
8 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight
7 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight
7 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SPGI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

SPGI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, S&P Global, Inc. returned −20.5% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SPGI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SPGIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SPGI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−8.9%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

S&P Global, Inc. (SPGI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
25.0×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.5×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Price / book
3.8×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.9×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
13.5%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
71.9%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Operating margin
44.8%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Net margin
30.5%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.3%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.0%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.9%

Higher than 20% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

S&P Global, Inc. (SPGI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • S&P Global, Inc. has a market value of $121.1B and an enterprise value of $137.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $16.1B. The latest quarter grew 10.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $5.3B, a 33.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $16.42.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.6B, after $156.0M of capital spending.

  • S&P Global, Inc. spent $5.2B on share buybacks and $1.2B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 294.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 25.0×; forward P/E: 20.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.94%, paying out 23% of earnings.

  • S&P Global, Inc. employs 44,500 people $362K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SPGI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SPGIS&P Global, Inc.$121.1B
44
CMECME Group, Inc.$99.4B
58
ICEIntercontinental Exchange, Inc.$89.7B
62
MCOMoody's Corp.$84.7B
72
NDAQNasdaq, Inc.$52.1B
97
COINCoinbase Global, Inc.$47.3B
4
MSCIMSCI, Inc.$40.7B
58

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own S&P Global, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest SPGI news & analysis

Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity

Seeking Alpha · 11 Sept 2026neutral

The Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF reported second-quarter portfolio activity, initiating new positions in Broadcom, Samsung Electronics, and INNIO, adding to 36 existing holdings amid inflows and volatility, and exiting positions in Indutrade, HDFC Bank, and Wix.

Why it matters — SPGI watchers may note fund-level allocation shifts among global technology and durable-advantage companies, which could reflect broader investor sentiment relevant to the market landscape.

S&P Global: More Simple Yet More Valuable

Seeking Alpha · 9 Sept 2026positive

S&P Global's mobility spin-off has created a simpler, higher-value business, with the majority of profits now derived from proprietary Benchmark products. The report also notes a rumored possible Capital IQ spin-off that could further streamline the company.

Why it matters — SPGI watchers would care because the simplification and potential further spin-off signal a more focused business structure and a shift toward higher-margin, proprietary offerings.

Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure Set to Join S&P 500; Others to Join S&P 100, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600

PRNewsWire · 4 Sept 2026neutral

S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure will join the S&P 500, with other companies added to the S&P 100, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600. The changes take effect prior to the open on Monday, September 21, 2026, coinciding with the quarterly rebalance.

Why it matters — A SPGI watcher would care because index membership changes are a core ongoing function of S&P Dow Jones Indices, which underpins S&P Global's index business.

Fewer Than 30 Companies in the S&P 500 Have Raised Their Dividend for 50 Straight Years. This Financial Stock Is One of Them.

The Motley Fool · 4 Sept 2026positive

S&P Global has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years, making it one of fewer than 30 S&P 500 companies to achieve 50 straight years of dividend increases. The article notes that the stock has outperformed the broader market over the last three decades.

Why it matters — A 54-year dividend increase streak signals long-term financial stability and consistent shareholder returns, a key factor for investors tracking SPGI.

S&P Global to Present at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference on September 14, 2026

PRNewsWire · 3 Sept 2026neutral

S&P Global's Chief Financial Officer, Eric Aboaf, will present at the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference on September 14, 2026, in New York. The session will be webcast.

Why it matters — The CFO's appearance at a major financial services conference provides an opportunity for investors to hear directly from S&P Global leadership on the company's outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SPGI stock

What is the SPGI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering S&P Global, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $525, with estimates ranging from $485 to $553. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SPGI stock a buy right now?

Of the 24 analysts covering S&P Global, Inc., 23 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks S&P Global, Inc. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SPGI?

As at 12 Sept 2026, S&P Global, Inc. ranks 44 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (96 of 100).

Will SPGI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +27.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks S&P Global, Inc. 44 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SPGI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering S&P Global, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SPGI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $485 to $553 over the next 12 months.

How has SPGI stock performed over the past year?

S&P Global, Inc. returned -20.5% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does S&P Global, Inc. do?

S&P Global Inc. is a financial information and analytics company that provides essential intelligence to businesses, investors, and governments worldwide.

What is the latest news on SPGI?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 11 Sept 2026): "Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity". The Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF reported second-quarter portfolio activity, initiating new positions in Broadcom, Samsung Electronics, and INNIO, adding to 36 existing holdings amid inflows and volatility, and exiting positions in Indutrade, HDFC Bank, and Wix.

Company

About S&P Global, Inc.

S&P Global Inc. is a financial information and analytics company that provides essential intelligence to businesses, investors, and governments worldwide. S&P Global Inc. offers credit ratings, market data, benchmarks, research, workflow tools, and decision-support solutions across capital markets, commodities, energy, automotive, and related industries. Its core business segments include Market Intelligence, Ratings, Commodity Insights, Mobility, and S&P Dow Jones Indices, each serving distinct market needs such as credit assessment, index licensing, data analytics, and sector-specific intelligence. The company’s products are widely used by financial institutions, asset managers, corporate treasuries, insurers, commodity participants, and public-sector organizations that rely on timely data and independent analysis. With a global customer base and a strong presence in financial-market infrastructure, S&P Global Inc. plays a central role in helping market participants measure risk, track performance, and interpret complex economic and industry trends.

CEO Ms. Martina L. Cheung · 44,500 employees · United States · https://www.spglobal.com