S&P Global Inc (SPGI) 424.82 USD (+0.02%) | Financials New York Stock Exchange

S&P Global Inc offers financial intelligence services, credit ratings, stock market indices, and analytical services for global financial markets.

Price history of S&P Global Inc

Performance & Momentum

6 Months 15.12 %

1 Year 17.62 %

3 Years 13.77 %

5 Years 13.84 %

Momentum

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S&P Global Backed by Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley maintained its Buy rating on S&P Global, raising its price target to $556, reflecting continued confidence in the group’s medium- and long-term growth prospects. The bullish view is based on the strength of its data, index and ratings businesses, as well as its ability to benefit from rising demand for financial analytics solutions. At the same time, S&P Global is strengthening its position in private markets with new data sets in partnership with Cambridge Associates and Mercer. The initiative is expected to improve transparency and the quality of allocation decisions for institutional investors, a potentially positive factor for revenue and sentiment around the stock.

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Strategic Analysis

S&P Global Inc • 2026

S&P Global relies on a highly recurring subscription and services model, combining credit ratings, indices, data, and analytics for financial professionals. Its positioning is defensive and deeply embedded in market decision-making flows, with businesses that are difficult to replace once established with clients.

Strengths

Leading position in key segments with high barriers to entry, notably ratings and indices
Diversified revenues across data, indices, and financial information, reducing dependence on a single driver
A benchmark brand among institutional investors and issuers, with a strong network effect

Weaknesses

Exposure to the credit cycle and issuance volumes, which can weigh on certain business lines
A valuation that is often demanding for a company perceived as high quality, which limits the margin of safety in the stock market

Momentum

Momentum appears to have weakened in the short term, with a recent trend less favorable than its medium- and long-term history. Despite this consolidation phase, it remains a high-quality defensive stock, potentially attractive for a patient investor if current market pressure normalizes.

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