S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) Reaches New 1-Year Low on Disappointing Earnings

S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. The stock traded as low as $395.88 and last traded at $414.6070, with a volume of 3882539 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $444.19.

The business services provider reported $4.30 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.32 by ($0.02). S&P Global had a return on equity of 15.90% and a net margin of 28.10%.The business had revenue of $3.92 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.89 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.77 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. S&P Global has set its FY 2026 guidance at 19.400-19.650 EPS.

S&P Global Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 25th will be given a $0.97 dividend. This is a positive change from S&P Global’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.96. This represents a $3.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 25th. S&P Global’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 27.93%.

S&P Global News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting S&P Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell sharply in January (down ~24.9% to ~3.12M shares, ~1.0% of float; ~1.9 days to cover), which reduces one potential source of downside pressure.
• Positive Sentiment: At least one outlet upgraded SPGI to a Buy, calling levels below $480 an attractive long‑term entry — a signal some investors view as a buying opportunity. S&P Global Upgraded to Buy: An Attractive Long-Term Entry Point Below $480
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentators note the stock is oversold after a sharp multi‑week decline, arguing a potential short‑term turnaround as selling exhaustion meets upward analyst EPS revisions. Here’s Why S&P Global (SPGI) is Poised for a Turnaround
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue showed healthy growth — Q4 revenue of ~$3.92B beat estimates (~$3.89B) and was up ~9% year‑over‑year — a stabilizing fundamental datapoint amid mixed metrics. S&P Global Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Negative Sentiment: EPS slightly missed expectations — $4.30 vs. consensus $4.32 — which, combined with other signals, fed investor disappointment. S&P Global (SPGI) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $19.40–$19.65 came in below the Street (~$19.90), and revenue guidance was roughly in line but not reassuring — the guidance miss is the primary driver cited for the stock’s selloff. S&P Global forecasts 2026 profit below estimates, shares plunge
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary highlighted that the quarter & guidance didn’t resolve investor concerns around AI exposure and software‑business softness, amplifying the negative reaction. S&P Global Stock Sinks. Why Earnings Couldn’t Resolve AI Concerns.
• Negative Sentiment: SPGI’s weaker 2026 outlook also dragged peers (Moody’s, FactSet) lower, suggesting broader sector re‑rating risk tied to growth expectations. Moody’s and FactSet stocks slide on S&P Global’s weak 2026 outlook

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of S&P Global in a research note on Monday, December 29th. BMO Capital Markets set a $546.00 price objective on shares of S&P Global in a report on Friday, November 14th. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of S&P Global in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Evercore lifted their target price on S&P Global from $629.00 to $632.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on S&P Global from $625.00 to $599.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 31st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $609.57.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On S&P Global

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SPGI. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in S&P Global by 4.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,176 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,582,000 after acquiring an additional 143 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 7.8% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,038 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $547,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares during the period. CWM LLC boosted its stake in shares of S&P Global by 20.4% in the 2nd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 14,389 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $7,587,000 after purchasing an additional 2,440 shares in the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 21.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 8,509 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $4,487,000 after purchasing an additional 1,506 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Concord Asset Management LLC VA increased its position in shares of S&P Global by 21.1% during the 2nd quarter. Concord Asset Management LLC VA now owns 1,032 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $544,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. 87.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

S&P Global Stock Down 9.6%

The firm has a market cap of $121.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.21, a PEG ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 1.20. The business’s 50-day moving average is $513.30 and its 200-day moving average is $513.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 0.97.

S&P Global Company Profile

S&P Global is a leading provider of financial information, analytics and benchmark indices that serve investors, issuers, corporations and public institutions worldwide. The company operates through well-known businesses that include credit ratings, market intelligence and index licensing, as well as commodity and energy information services. Its products and services are used to assess creditworthiness, inform investment decisions, construct and track benchmark portfolios, and support risk and commodity market analysis.

S&P Global Ratings provides independent credit ratings, research and data used by fixed income investors and capital market participants to evaluate issuer and transaction risk.