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

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$443.30 -7.28 (-1.62%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

S&P Global - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
18

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for SPGI.

Consensus Price Target

$523.59
18.11% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for S&P Global, the average price target is $523.59. The highest price target for SPGI is $560.00, while the lowest price target for SPGI is $485.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.11% from the current price of $443.30.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SPGI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$523.59$523.59$546.39$611.69
Forecasted Upside18.11% Upside28.31% Upside30.96% Upside13.78% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

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.
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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.
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S&P Global Stock vs. The Competition

TypeS&P GlobalFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.85
2.28
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.11% Upside26.88% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/2/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
Jeffrey Meuler
Jeffrey Meuler
1 of 5 stars
Set Target$513.00+16.55%
8/26/2026
Ashish Sabadra
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$510.00+17.73%
7/29/2026
Andrew Steinerman
Andrew Steinerman
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$555.00 ➝ $530.00+25.71%
7/29/2026Boost TargetBuy$454.00 ➝ $500.00+19.33%
7/29/2026Lower TargetOverweight$555.00 ➝ $553.00+30.56%
7/20/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
7/17/2026Boost TargetBuy$489.00 ➝ $521.00+13.92%
7/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$575.00 ➝ $550.00+27.13%
7/7/2026Lower TargetOverweight$557.00 ➝ $525.00+18.16%
7/7/2026Lower TargetBuy$550.00 ➝ $525.00+15.96%
7/7/2026Boost TargetOutperform$495.00 ➝ $505.00+12.91%
7/6/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
7/1/2026 Lower TargetBuy$539.00 ➝ $490.00+18.97%
6/18/2026 Lower TargetBuy$540.00 ➝ $520.00+26.09%
5/20/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$490.00 ➝ $485.00+17.68%
5/5/2026Boost TargetOutperform$551.00 ➝ $554.00+30.50%
4/27/2026 Boost TargetBuy$500.00 ➝ $535.00+21.99%
4/16/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$625.00 ➝ $560.00+29.11%
4/13/2026Lower TargetOverweight$530.00 ➝ $525.00+25.28%
11/17/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/2/2025Boost TargetOutperform$567.00 ➝ $592.00+12.24%
5/16/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
9/23/2024DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform

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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 Friday, September 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these S&P Global pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

S&P Global
Bull Case

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

  • S&P Global Inc. recently completed the acquisition of datacenterHawk, a provider of intelligence for global data center and fiber optic markets, which enhances the company's Energy segment and positions it to capitalize on the growing infrastructure demand driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
  • The company reported strong second-quarter financial results with revenue of $4.15 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $4.09 billion, and earnings per share of $4.83, which beat the consensus estimate of $4.81, demonstrating robust top-line growth of 10.4% year-over-year and effective cost management.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a target price of $523.59, which represents significant upside potential from the current stock price of $443.30, indicating that analysts believe the market has not yet fully valued the company's recent strategic moves and performance.
  • Recent insider activity signals confidence in the company's future, as CEO Catherine R Clay purchased 2,500 shares at an average price of $431.39 in May 2026, and other executives including Martina Cheung and Robert Moritz also made purchases in late April 2026, suggesting leadership believes the stock is undervalued.
  • S&P Global Inc. is actively optimizing its portfolio by divesting non-core assets, such as the completion of the sale of its upstream energy software portfolio to SLB, which allows the company to focus resources on higher-growth areas like market intelligence and indices while potentially generating capital for shareholder returns.

S&P Global
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is trading at a P/E ratio of 27.06, which is relatively high compared to many traditional financial services peers, suggesting that investors are paying a premium for growth that may not be sustainable if the company's revenue growth slows down in the coming quarters.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased significantly, with shares shorted rising to 7,616,469 as of August 14, 2026, up from 5,061,368 in mid-July, indicating that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's price appreciation, which could create downward pressure on the share price.
  • Several institutional investors have reduced their holdings in the company during the second quarter, including Raiffeisen Bank International AG, which lowered its stake by 8.3%, and Knollwood Investment Advisory LLC, which trimmed its position by 73.1%, suggesting that some large funds are taking profits or re-evaluating their exposure to the stock.
  • The company's dividend yield is only 0.90%, which is relatively low for a mature financial services company, meaning that investors seeking income from their investment may find the payout less attractive compared to other high-yield alternatives in the market.
  • S&P Global Inc. faces potential regulatory and competitive risks in its core credit ratings and market intelligence businesses, as the company operates in a highly regulated environment where changes in government policy or the emergence of new data providers could impact its market share and pricing power.

SPGI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for S&P Global is $523.59, with a high forecast of $560.00 and a low forecast of $485.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for S&P Global in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 18 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 18.11% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, S&P Global's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

S&P Global also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like S&P Global more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for S&P Global is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SPGI compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for S&P Global analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/2/2026.
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