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

$564.30 +1.72 (+0.31%)

Closing price 08/14/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$563.50 -0.80 (-0.14%)

As of 05:52 AM Eastern

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

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.

Consensus Rating

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 "Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SPGI.

Consensus Price Target

$611.69
8.40% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for S&P Global, the average price target is $611.69. The highest price target for SPGI is $660.00, while the lowest price target for SPGI is $589.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.40% from the current price of $564.30.

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SPGI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/15/24 to 8/15/25	1 Month Ago 7/16/24 to 7/16/25	3 Months Ago 5/17/24 to 5/17/25	1 Year Ago 8/16/23 to 8/15/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 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	$611.69	$596.79	$592.71	$530.75
Forecasted Upside	8.40% Upside	13.84% Upside	13.47% Upside	7.67% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	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	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.54	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.40% Upside	20.15% Upside	11.52% 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
8/1/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Jeffrey Silber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$604.00 ➝ $621.00	+14.31%
8/1/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Jason Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$632.00 ➝ $660.00	+21.37%
8/1/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Toni Kaplan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$595.00 ➝ $615.00	+13.09%
7/31/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Manav Patnaik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$610.00 ➝ $620.00	+12.72%
7/21/2025	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	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$575.00 ➝ $625.00	+19.16%
7/8/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alex Kramm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$575.00 ➝ $620.00	+17.12%
7/2/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Owen Lau Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$567.00 ➝ $592.00	+12.24%
5/16/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Biggar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/30/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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	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%
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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%
2/12/2025	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%
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 Financial 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
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 Wednesday, August 13, 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 $566, which is near its one-year high, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
S&P Global Inc. reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $4.43, surpassing analysts' expectations, which reflects the company's robust financial health and operational efficiency.
The company has a solid revenue growth of 5.8% year-over-year, showcasing its ability to expand and adapt in a competitive market.
With a market capitalization of approximately $170.75 billion, S&P Global Inc. is a significant player in the financial services sector, providing stability and potential for long-term growth.
The recent dividend announcement of $0.96 per share, translating to an annualized yield of 0.7%, offers investors a return on their investment, enhancing the attractiveness of holding the stock.

S&P Global
Bear Case

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

The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 43.02, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
With a beta of 1.19, S&P Global Inc. is slightly more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability in their portfolios.
The company's quick ratio of 0.98 indicates that it may have difficulty meeting short-term liabilities, which could raise concerns about liquidity in challenging market conditions.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some suggesting a hold position, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, while relatively low, still suggests that the company is using some leverage, which could be a risk if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial challenges.

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 $611.69, with a high forecast of $660.00 and a low forecast of $589.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for S&P Global in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SPGI shares.
: According to analysts, S&P Global's stock has a predicted upside of 8.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: S&P Global has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like S&P Global more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for S&P Global is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SPGI compares to other companies.

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