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

$501.70 -3.46 (-0.69%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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
2

Buy
13

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, 2 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for SPGI.

Consensus Price Target

$583.62
16.33% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for S&P Global, the average price target is $583.62. The highest price target for SPGI is $617.00, while the lowest price target for SPGI is $540.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.33% from the current price of $501.70.

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SPGI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$583.62	$575.14	$565.17	$433.22
Forecasted Upside	16.33% Upside	16.94% Upside	10.06% Upside	-1.97% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	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	2.87	2.70	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	16.33% Upside	757.49% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SPGI News	Neutral 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
1/10/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	J. Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$620.00 ➝ $617.00	+24.44%
1/3/2025	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$590.00 ➝ $580.00	+16.36%
12/20/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	P. Christiansen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$600.00	+23.31%
12/12/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$570.00 ➝ $595.00	+14.82%
10/28/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$540.00 ➝ $560.00	+13.65%
10/25/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$605.00 ➝ $610.00	+24.34%
10/25/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$589.00 ➝ $564.00	+14.62%
10/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$600.00 ➝ $585.00	+18.47%
10/25/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$536.00 ➝ $575.00	+16.61%
10/2/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Motemaden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$599.00	+16.96%
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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%
7/16/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$530.00 ➝ $540.00	+11.91%
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%
2/10/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$385.00 ➝ $395.00	+8.62%

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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 Friday, January 10, 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.:

Strong Analyst Ratings: S&P Global Inc. has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $575.14, indicating positive sentiment in the market.
Recent Earnings Beat: The company reported earnings of $3.89 per share, surpassing analysts' expectations of $3.64, showcasing its strong financial performance and ability to generate profit.
Revenue Growth: S&P Global Inc. achieved a revenue of $3.58 billion for the latest quarter, which is a 15.9% increase year-over-year, reflecting robust business growth and demand for its services.
Current Stock Price: As of the latest trading session, S&P Global Inc. shares are priced at $491.81, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price before potential gains.
Consistent Dividend Payments: The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of $0.91, translating to an annualized dividend of $3.64 and a yield of 0.74%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

S&P Global
Bear Case

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

High Valuation Ratios: The company has a PE ratio of 43.41, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
Market Volatility: With a beta of 1.19, S&P Global Inc. is more volatile than the market, suggesting that its stock price may experience larger fluctuations, which could be risky for investors.
Debt Levels: Although the debt-to-equity ratio is relatively low at 0.33, any increase in debt could impact the company's financial stability and ability to pay dividends in the future.
Recent Price Decline: The stock has seen fluctuations, including a recent drop of $8.05, which may raise concerns about its short-term performance and investor sentiment.
Mixed Analyst Opinions: While many analysts are bullish, there are also hold ratings, indicating that not all market experts are confident in the stock's future performance.

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 $583.62, with a high forecast of $617.00 and a low forecast of $540.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for S&P Global in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 13 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 16.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: S&P Global has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, 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 2.87 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how SPGI compares to other companies.

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