S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Stock Forecast
SPGI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.67 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $514.05 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +19.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $4.42
- 52-week range
- $369.69 – $516.89
SPGI analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SPGI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SPGI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.42 | $4.26 | $4.55 | $4.73 | −6.5% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.88 | $17.56 | $18.78 | $17.83 | +0.3% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $20.17 | $19.54 | $21.01 | $17.88 | +12.8% | 24 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SPGI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.64B | $3.60B | $3.72B | −6.3% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $14.84B | $14.58B | $15.59B | −3.2% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $15.56B | $14.59B | $15.86B | +4.8% | 21 |
SPGI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SPGI revenue: reported and forecast
SPGI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.57 | $4.43 | $4.42 | $4.42 | $4.42 | −3.2% | 3 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.74 | $17.92 | $17.87 | $17.86 | $17.88 | +0.8% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $20.30 | $20.24 | $20.22 | $20.19 | $20.17 | −0.7% | 2 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SPGI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SPGI beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from SPGI
24 analysts cover S&P Global; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.67 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $514.05, 19.6% above the latest close of $429.64. Analysts expect earnings of $17.88 per share for 2026, +0.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $20.17 per share on revenue of $15.6 billion. S&P Global beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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SPGI forecast FAQ
What is S&P Global's price target?
The average analyst price target for S&P Global is $514.05, 19.6% above the latest close of $429.64.
Is S&P Global a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering S&P Global, 17 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is S&P Global's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $17.88 per share for 2026 (range $17.56 to $18.78); for 2027 the estimate is $20.17.
What is S&P Global's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $14.8 billion, growth of −3.2%; for 2027 it is $15.6 billion.
When does S&P Global report earnings?
S&P Global is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $4.42.
Does S&P Global usually beat earnings estimates?
S&P Global reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.