S&P Global (SPGI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$500.09 +8.33 (+1.69%)

As of 03:59 PM Eastern

S&P Global - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
14

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for S&P Global in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for SPGI.

Consensus Price Target

$592.71
18.52% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for S&P Global, the average price target is $592.71. The highest price target for SPGI is $627.00, while the lowest price target for SPGI is $552.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.52% from the current price of $500.09.

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SPGI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/30/24 to 4/30/25	1 Month Ago 3/31/24 to 3/31/25	3 Months Ago 1/31/24 to 1/30/25	1 Year Ago 5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$592.71	$590.86	$584.54	$462.60
Forecasted Upside	18.52% Upside	16.20% Upside	11.69% Upside	11.25% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

SPGI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

SPGI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

S&P Global Stock vs. The Competition

Type	S&P Global	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.93	2.72	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.20% Upside	279.46% Upside	21.58% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SPGI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/30/2025	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars	Shlomo Rosenbaum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$629.00 ➝ $603.00	+21.62%
4/30/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Jason Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$607.00 ➝ $627.00	+26.73%
4/30/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Alex Kramm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$555.00 ➝ $575.00	+16.71%
4/30/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Meuler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$616.00 ➝ $589.00	+19.55%
4/16/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Steinerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$618.00 ➝ $565.00	+20.44%
4/10/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$600.00	+26.39%
3/12/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Sean Kennedy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$599.00	+24.66%
2/13/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Silber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$576.00 ➝ $590.00	+10.22%
2/12/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Toni Kaplan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$595.00 ➝ $600.00	+13.19%
2/12/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Motemaden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$599.00 ➝ $608.00	+12.43%
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1/3/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$590.00 ➝ $580.00	+16.36%
12/20/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Christiansen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$600.00	+23.31%
9/23/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. O'shaughnessy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
9/13/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$550.00 ➝ $610.00	+17.64%
7/31/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$500.00 ➝ $552.00	+14.25%
4/3/2024	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
9/14/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$453.00	+16.20%

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Should I Buy S&P Global Stock? SPGI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these S&P Global pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

S&P Global
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in S&P Global Inc.:

The current stock price is around $480, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the financial services sector.
S&P Global Inc. recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.77, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
The company has a solid net margin of over 27%, reflecting its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
With a dividend yield of 0.80% and an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.96, S&P Global Inc. demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for S&P Global Inc., with an average target price of approximately $591.86, suggesting potential upside for investors.

S&P Global
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in S&P Global Inc. for these reasons:

The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week high of $545.39 and a low of $408.84, indicating volatility that may concern risk-averse investors.
Despite strong earnings, the company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 38.89, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
Analysts have issued mixed ratings, with some downgrading their outlook, which could signal uncertainty about the company's future performance.
The current economic environment may pose challenges for S&P Global Inc., as fluctuations in the capital and commodity markets can impact its business model and revenue streams.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34 indicates a moderate level of debt, which could be a concern if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial difficulties.

SPGI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for S&P Global is $592.71, with a high forecast of $627.00 and a low forecast of $552.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for S&P Global in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SPGI shares.
: According to analysts, S&P Global's stock has a predicted upside of 18.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: S&P Global has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like S&P Global more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for S&P Global is 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how SPGI compares to other companies.

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S&P Global (SPGI) Stock Forecast & Price Target