SPGI— S&P Global Inc.
NYSEFinancial Services · Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) stock trades at $400.16, down 1.77% on the day. With a market capitalization of $118.45 billion, SPGI is a large-cap financial services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.3, a forward P/E of 18.0 and earnings per share (EPS) of $15.81. Over the most recent period the company reported 10% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 30.4%. Below you'll find SPGI's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) operates in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges space within the Financial Services sector. With a market cap of $118.4B, it qualifies as a mid-cap company. The company is growing revenue strongly while maintaining healthy profitability — a combination that investors typically reward with a premium valuation.
- Forward P/E (18.0×) is lower than trailing P/E (25.3×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Revenue growth of 10% YoY shows solid business momentum
- Earnings grew 33% YoY — bottom-line is expanding fast
- Exceptional profit margin of 30.4% — the business retains a large share of each dollar earned
- Price is near its 52-week low — potential entry point with asymmetric upside
- P/E of 25.3× is above average — valuation requires continued strong growth to justify
- High debt-to-equity of 38.39× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
- Current ratio below 1 (0.68×) — short-term liabilities exceed current assets
Verdict
Buy / Hold
More positives than negatives. Fundamentals support holding while monitoring key risks.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $400.16
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$193.55
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$58.27
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
80% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
13.9%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
30.4%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+10.4%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+32.5%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
38.39×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.68×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$794M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
0.97%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026
36
days
EPS (TTM)
$15.81
P/E (TTM)
25.3
Fwd P/E
18.0
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
0.97%
5Y Avg Annual
$3.2680
Last Payment
$0.9700
Ex-Date
05/29/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest05/29/2026 | 06/12/2026 | $0.9700 | 0.97% |
02/25/2026 | 03/11/2026 | $0.9700 | 0.97% |
11/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | $0.9600 | 0.96% |
08/26/2025 | 09/09/2025 | $0.9600 | 0.96% |
05/28/2025 | 06/11/2025 | $0.9600 | 0.96% |
02/26/2025 | 03/12/2025 | $0.9600 | 0.96% |
11/26/2024 | 12/10/2024 | $0.9100 | 0.91% |
08/27/2024 | 09/10/2024 | $0.9100 | 0.91% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$400.16
Price
$0.9700
Last div. (quarterly)
413
shares
Own 413 SPGI shares ($165,266.08) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$165,266.08
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About S&P Global Inc.
S&P Global Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides benchmarks, data, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, energy and commodity, and automotive markets. It operates through five segments: S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Energy, 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 Data, Analytics & Insights, a desktop product suite that provides data, analytics, and third-party research for global finance and corporate professionals; 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 information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions as well as access to the capital markets. The S&P Global Energy segment provides information and benchmark prices for the energy and commodity markets. The S&P Global Mobility segment offers solutions for the full automotive value chain, including vehicle 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.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Location
New York, United States
Employees
44,500
SPGI — Frequently Asked Questions
Is S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) a good stock to buy in 2026?
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 10% and a strong 30% net margin, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 38.4). Whether SPGI is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is SPGI's stock price today?
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) trades at $400.16, down 1.77% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does SPGI pay a dividend?
Yes. S&P Global Inc. pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share, a dividend yield of 0.97%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 26, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 24% of earnings.
Is SPGI overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 25.3×, SPGI is valued above the broad-market average for the financial services sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.43. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is SPGI's market cap?
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has a market capitalization of $118.45 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Financial Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.