S&P Global stock rises after August PMI and guidance hold firm
Published on 08/31/2026 at 22:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
S&P Global stock (US78378X1072) is anchored by a flash US PMI reading of 56.0 for August 2026, while the company also reported quarterly revenue of $4.15 billion and EPS of $4.83 in its latest results. A separate market-data snapshot on August 28, 2026, showed the shares at $442.89 with a market value of $130.56 billion.
PMI gives the backdrop
The flash US PMI release showed the composite output index rising from 54.5 in July to 56.0 in August 2026, its fastest growth since April 2022. The services reading reached 56.8 and the manufacturing PMI came in at 53.2, both still above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
For investors, that matters because the same report also pointed to a 52-month high in the composite index and a 20-month high in services activity. The manufacturing output index eased to 51.9 from 53.9, so the headline strength was led more by services than by factories.
Latest quarter still sets the tone
The latest reported quarter showed revenue of $4.15 billion, up 10.4% year over year, while EPS of $4.83 topped the $4.81 consensus by $0.02. Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance sits in a $17.50 to $17.75 range, a useful reference point for how much the market is willing to pay for continued execution.
A recent market report also put the stock at $442.62, with a market cap of $130.48 billion and an average price target of $523.59. That leaves the latest quote below the consensus level, even after the quarter's 10.4% revenue increase and the small EPS beat.
What the business sells
S&P Global's core businesses include ratings, indices, market intelligence, and commodity and mobility data. The August PMI print is relevant because it feeds directly into the company's data and analytics franchise and keeps the brand visible with economists, traders, and corporate clients.
Shares and valuation
The stock closed at $442.89 on August 28, 2026, with a market capitalization of $130.56 billion. That price sits below the cited average target of $523.59 and follows a quarter in which EPS reached $4.83 and revenue climbed to $4.15 billion.
More on S&P Global stock
Company: S&P Global Inc.
ISIN: US78378X1072
Ticker: SPGI
Exchange: NYSE
Sector / Industry: Financials / Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Index membership: S&P 500
