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

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$404.58 -0.74 (-0.18%)
Closing price 09/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$405.30 +0.72 (+0.18%)
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S&P Global - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
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, 2 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for SPGI.

Consensus Price Target

$523.59
29.42% 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 29.42% from the current price of $404.58.
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
9/22/25 to 9/22/26
1 Month Ago
8/23/25 to 8/23/26
3 Months Ago
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
1 Year Ago
9/22/24 to 9/22/25
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)
18 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$523.59$523.59$545.28$614.46
Forecasted Upside29.42% Upside21.45% Upside35.44% Upside21.40% 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
2.90
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside29.42% Upside31.88% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/14/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
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%
7/29/2026Lower 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%
7/17/2026Boost 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 Tuesday, September 22, 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. is currently trading at $404.58, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $523.59, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's long-term growth prospects.
  • The company recently announced an agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin, a leading security standard for on-chain finance, which expands S&P Global's risk assessment capabilities into the fast-growing blockchain and digital asset markets, positioning it as a key player in tokenized finance.
  • Management has highlighted strong AI-driven growth, with data usage through application programming interfaces and large-language-model calls increasing fivefold from the first quarter to the second quarter, indicating that the company is successfully integrating artificial intelligence to enhance its data products and drive new revenue streams.
  • S&P Global Inc. reported a net margin of 31.37% and a return on equity of 17.74% in its most recent quarterly results, demonstrating strong profitability and efficient use of shareholder capital, which supports the company's ability to generate consistent cash flows and dividends.
  • Institutional investors have shown strong confidence in the company, with several large funds increasing their positions in the second quarter, including Tidal Investments LLC, which grew its stake by 343.5%, indicating that professional investors are accumulating shares despite recent market volatility.

S&P Global
Bear Case

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

  • Several major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs, have recently reduced their price targets for S&P Global Inc., with Goldman Sachs cutting its target from $539.00 to $490.00, reflecting concerns about the company's valuation and growth trajectory in the current economic environment.
  • Erste Group Bank recently lowered its FY2026 earnings per share estimate for S&P Global Inc. from $17.85 to $17.83, indicating that analysts are becoming more cautious about the company's ability to meet its earnings targets, which could pressure the stock price if actual results fall short of expectations.
  • The company's stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week low of $381.61 and a 52-week high of $552.25, suggesting that investors are uncertain about the company's future performance and that the stock may be subject to sharp declines in response to negative news or market conditions.
  • S&P Global Inc. has a beta of 1.07, which is slightly higher than the market average, indicating that the stock is more volatile than the broader market and may experience larger price swings during periods of market stress, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40 and current ratio of 0.95 suggest that while it is not overly leveraged, it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations if cash flow is disrupted, which could be a risk in a downturn or if interest rates remain elevated.

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 year. There are currently 2 hold ratings 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 29.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, S&P Global's stock had 1 upgrade and 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 9/14/2026.
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