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

$518.49 +10.76 (+2.12%)

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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

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
14.32% 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 14.32% from the current price of $518.49.

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SPGI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/12/24 to 5/12/25	1 Month Ago 4/12/24 to 4/12/25	3 Months Ago 2/12/24 to 2/11/25	1 Year Ago 5/13/23 to 5/12/24
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)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 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	$595.14	$584.54	$467.89
Forecasted Upside	14.32% Upside	27.95% Upside	8.09% Upside	8.42% 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	14.32% Upside	427.76% Upside	13.59% 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 Sunday, May 11, 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 company has recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.37, surpassing expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
With a current stock price around $510, the stock is viewed positively by analysts, with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a price target of approximately $592.71, suggesting potential upside.
S&P Global Inc. has a solid net margin of over 27%, reflecting efficient operations and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.96, translating to an annualized yield of 0.76%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Recent institutional investments, including significant purchases by hedge funds, indicate strong confidence in the company's future prospects, which can be a positive signal for individual investors.

S&P Global
Bear Case

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

Despite positive earnings, the stock has seen fluctuations, and the current price may not reflect its long-term value, leading to potential volatility.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of shares by an executive vice president, could raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
The dividend payout ratio is currently at 30.16%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
With a significant portion of the stock (87.17%) owned by institutional investors, individual investors may have less influence on company decisions and stock performance.
Analysts have varying price targets, with some suggesting a decrease from previous estimates, indicating uncertainty in the stock's future trajectory.

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 equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SPGI shares.
: According to analysts, S&P Global's stock has a predicted upside of 14.32% 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