S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) shares rose 2.5% in premarket trading Thursday after the financial intelligence and analytics group reported third-quarter results that topped Wall Street forecasts, underscoring its resilience in a volatile market environment.
The company posted adjusted earnings of $4.73 per share, beating the analyst consensus of $4.38 by $0.35.
Revenue totaled $3.89 billion, up from the prior-year period and above expectations of $3.81 billion, reflecting steady demand across its diverse business lines.
CEO Highlights Broad-Based Strength
President and CEO Martina Cheung praised the company’s operational execution, saying: “Our third quarter results demonstrate the strength of our diverse portfolio and our ability to execute effectively in a dynamic market environment.”
The results highlight balanced performance across S&P Global’s credit ratings, indices, analytics, and workflow solutions, which continue to serve governments, corporations, and investors worldwide.
Full-Year Outlook
For full-year 2025, the company guided revenue between $17.6 billion and $17.85 billion, above the $17.38 billion consensus estimate.
However, S&P Global’s adjusted earnings forecast of $14.80 to $15.05 per share came in slightly below analysts’ average estimate of $15.19, with a midpoint of $14.93.
Investor Day Ahead
S&P Global also announced plans to host an Investor Day on November 13 in New York City, where senior management will outline strategic initiatives focused on technology integration, go-to-market execution, and an update on long-term financial goals.
The company continues to leverage its global footprint to provide essential intelligence and benchmarking tools across capital markets, commodities, and the automotive sector, maintaining its position as one of the most influential data providers in the financial world.