S&P Global highlights index leadership, shares supported by steady S&P 500 role

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 22:04.

S&P Global (US78378X1072) continues to trade on the NYSE as a heavyweight in the S&P 500. The group remains one of the most closely watched data and index providers, with analysts still seeing upside over the medium term, according to MarketScreener consensus data.MarketScreener consensus overview

What analysts are saying now

Analysts at major houses such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley continue to rate S&P Global predominantly as a Buy or Overweight, with a consensus price target that still sits clearly above the current NYSE share price, according to aggregated estimates.MarketBeat analyst breakdown for SPGI

MarketScreener data shows that a clear majority of covering analysts recommend buying the stock, while only a small minority advise holding and virtually none recommend selling, underlining the robust standing of S&P Global in the global information-services sector.MarketScreener analyst recommendation summary

Position versus MSCI and Moody’s

In equity indices and benchmarks, S&P Global competes directly with MSCI and ICE-owned index operations, while in credit ratings it stands alongside Moody’s as one of the two dominant global rating agencies.Reuters overview of S&P Global’s ratings business

Compared with MSCI, which focuses strongly on equity indices and ESG data, S&P Global combines indices, ratings and market intelligence in one platform, while Moody’s is primarily concentrated on ratings and analytics, creating different risk and growth profiles for investors.Financial Times analysis of global rating agencies

How S&P Global earns its money

S&P Global generates revenue primarily from credit ratings, index licensing and data subscriptions, with flagship brands such as S&P Global Ratings and the S&P 500 index that is tracked by trillions of dollars in passive and active assets worldwide.S&P Global quarterly earnings materials

Where the stock trades today

The S&P Global shares (US78378X1072) most recently traded on the NYSE at around 400 US dollars, according to intraday data on MarketBeat for 2026-06-25, 20:00 Eastern Time, reflecting the company’s status as a large-cap information-services provider.MarketBeat intraday quote for SPGI

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