S&P Global Inc. $SPGI Shares Sold by Center for Financial Planning Inc.

Center for Financial Planning Inc. decreased its holdings in S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) by 59.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 978 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 1,459 shares during the quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc.’s holdings in S&P Global were worth $476,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 4.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,176 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,582,000 after buying an additional 143 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 7.8% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,038 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $547,000 after buying an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC increased its position in S&P Global by 20.4% in the 2nd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 14,389 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $7,587,000 after acquiring an additional 2,440 shares during the period. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in S&P Global by 21.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 8,509 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $4,487,000 after acquiring an additional 1,506 shares during the period. Finally, Concord Asset Management LLC VA raised its stake in S&P Global by 21.1% during the 2nd quarter. Concord Asset Management LLC VA now owns 1,032 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $544,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. 87.17% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

S&P Global News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting S&P Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell sharply in January (down ~24.9% to ~3.12M shares, ~1.0% of float; ~1.9 days to cover), which reduces one potential source of downside pressure.
• Positive Sentiment: At least one outlet upgraded SPGI to a Buy, calling levels below $480 an attractive long‑term entry — a signal some investors view as a buying opportunity. S&P Global Upgraded to Buy: An Attractive Long-Term Entry Point Below $480
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentators note the stock is oversold after a sharp multi‑week decline, arguing a potential short‑term turnaround as selling exhaustion meets upward analyst EPS revisions. Here’s Why S&P Global (SPGI) is Poised for a Turnaround
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue showed healthy growth — Q4 revenue of ~$3.92B beat estimates (~$3.89B) and was up ~9% year‑over‑year — a stabilizing fundamental datapoint amid mixed metrics. S&P Global Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Negative Sentiment: EPS slightly missed expectations — $4.30 vs. consensus $4.32 — which, combined with other signals, fed investor disappointment. S&P Global (SPGI) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $19.40–$19.65 came in below the Street (~$19.90), and revenue guidance was roughly in line but not reassuring — the guidance miss is the primary driver cited for the stock’s selloff. S&P Global forecasts 2026 profit below estimates, shares plunge
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary highlighted that the quarter & guidance didn’t resolve investor concerns around AI exposure and software‑business softness, amplifying the negative reaction. S&P Global Stock Sinks. Why Earnings Couldn’t Resolve AI Concerns.
• Negative Sentiment: SPGI’s weaker 2026 outlook also dragged peers (Moody’s, FactSet) lower, suggesting broader sector re‑rating risk tied to growth expectations. Moody’s and FactSet stocks slide on S&P Global’s weak 2026 outlook

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Mizuho lifted their target price on S&P Global from $637.00 to $643.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. Evercore lifted their price objective on shares of S&P Global from $629.00 to $632.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of S&P Global from $635.00 to $615.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on shares of S&P Global from $638.00 to $555.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of S&P Global in a report on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $609.57.

S&P Global Trading Down 9.6%

NYSE:SPGI opened at $401.68 on Wednesday. S&P Global Inc. has a 1 year low of $395.88 and a 1 year high of $579.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 0.97. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $513.30 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $513.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $121.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.21, a PEG ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 1.20.

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The business services provider reported $4.30 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.32 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $3.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.89 billion. S&P Global had a return on equity of 15.90% and a net margin of 28.10%.S&P Global’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.77 earnings per share. S&P Global has set its FY 2026 guidance at 19.400-19.650 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that S&P Global Inc. will post 17.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

S&P Global Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 25th will be given a dividend of $0.97 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 25th. This is an increase from S&P Global’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.96. This represents a $3.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. S&P Global’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 27.93%.

S&P Global Profile

S&P Global is a leading provider of financial information, analytics and benchmark indices that serve investors, issuers, corporations and public institutions worldwide. The company operates through well-known businesses that include credit ratings, market intelligence and index licensing, as well as commodity and energy information services. Its products and services are used to assess creditworthiness, inform investment decisions, construct and track benchmark portfolios, and support risk and commodity market analysis.

S&P Global Ratings provides independent credit ratings, research and data used by fixed income investors and capital market participants to evaluate issuer and transaction risk.