S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) (NYSE: SPGI) is a leading provider of financial information and analytics, offering insight into capital markets, commodities, and corporate performance. Headquartered in New York City, the company delivers data, research and benchmark indices that help investors, institutions and governments make informed decisions. S&P Global’s core offerings include credit ratings, market and commodity analysis, index licensing, and risk assessment tools that are used across the financial services industry worldwide.
Founded in 1860 with the publication of Henry V. Poor’s railroad manual, Standard & Poor’s grew over more than a century to become a cornerstone of global credit evaluation and financial benchmarking. In 2016, the company was spun off from McGraw Hill Financial and rebranded as S&P Global. Subsequent strategic acquisitions, most notably the merger with IHS Markit in 2022, have broadened its capabilities in data science, technology solutions and commodity price assessments, reinforcing its position as a diversified information provider.
S&P Global operates through several specialized divisions. S&P Global Ratings is one of the world’s leading credit rating agencies, while S&P Dow Jones Indices manages flagship benchmarks such as the S&P 500. S&P Global Market Intelligence delivers data, news and analytics platforms tailored to investment professionals, and S&P Global Platts provides price assessments and market intelligence for the energy and commodities sectors. The company also offers mobility insights through telematics-based solutions that support the automotive and transportation industries.
Serving clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, S&P Global maintains a presence in more than 30 countries and employs a workforce of analysts, data scientists and industry specialists. Shayne McGuire, appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2024, leads a seasoned management team focused on leveraging advanced technology, artificial intelligence and sustainability metrics to enhance market transparency and drive innovation in financial intelligence services.
