Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co Sells 3,966 Shares of S&P Global Inc. $SPGI

Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co trimmed its holdings in S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) by 25.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,743 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 3,966 shares during the quarter. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co’s holdings in S&P Global were worth $4,995,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in S&P Global by 4.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,176 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,582,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 7.8% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,038 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $547,000 after buying an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of S&P Global by 5.5% during the 2nd quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 1,694,790 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $893,511,000 after buying an additional 88,526 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of S&P Global during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $552,000. Finally, Main Street Financial Solutions LLC grew its position in shares of S&P Global by 17.2% during the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 3,212 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,694,000 after buying an additional 472 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 87.17% of the company’s stock.

S&P Global Price Performance

SPGI stock opened at $412.24 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $121.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a current ratio of 0.95. S&P Global Inc. has a 52-week low of $381.61 and a 52-week high of $579.05. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $423.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $437.27.

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The business services provider reported $4.83 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.81 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $4.15 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.09 billion. S&P Global had a return on equity of 17.74% and a net margin of 31.37%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $4.43 EPS. S&P Global has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.500-17.750 EPS. Research analysts expect that S&P Global Inc. will post 17.74 EPS for the current fiscal year.

S&P Global Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 26th will be issued a dividend of $0.97 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 26th. This represents a $3.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. S&P Global’s dividend payout ratio is 23.69%.

Trending Headlines about S&P Global

Here are the key news stories impacting S&P Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo issued a Buy rating on S&P Global, adding to the bullish case for the stock. Wells Fargo Releases a Buy Rating on S&P Global
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup said S&P Global’s stock price is expected to rise, providing a positive counterpoint to the more cautious views from other analysts. Citigroup Analyst Says S&P Global Stock Price Expected to Rise
• Positive Sentiment: S&P Global agreed to acquire a stake in African ratings firm Agusto, expanding its presence in a developing credit-markets region and potentially supporting long-term growth. S&P Global Buys Into African Ratings With Agusto Deal
• Positive Sentiment: An investment analysis described the recent selloff as a potential buying opportunity, arguing that the company’s long-term fundamentals remain attractive. S&P Global: Why This Selloff Is a Rare Buying Opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain divided on S&P Global, with bullish ratings offset by concerns about valuation and earnings estimates. Analysts Conflicted on S&P Global
• Neutral Sentiment: S&P Global underperformed some industry peers in the latest trading session, indicating weaker near-term market momentum. S&P Global Stock Underperforms Competitors
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird issued a pessimistic forecast for S&P Global’s stock price, adding pressure to the shares. Robert W. Baird Issues Pessimistic Forecast
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan Chase also issued a cautious stock-price forecast, reinforcing concerns about limited upside. JPMorgan Issues Pessimistic Forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank reduced its FY2027 earnings-per-share forecast, signaling expectations for slower future profit growth. Erste Group Bank Cuts S&P Global FY2027 EPS Forecast
• Negative Sentiment: One valuation analysis called the stock slightly overvalued even after its substantial decline, which may discourage near-term buyers. S&P Global Stock Looks Slightly Overvalued

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on shares of S&P Global from $560.00 to $510.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of S&P Global from $557.00 to $525.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of S&P Global from $550.00 to $525.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of S&P Global to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 4th. Finally, Barclays dropped their price target on S&P Global from $555.00 to $553.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $523.59.

S&P Global Company Profile

S&P Global is a leading provider of financial information, analytics and benchmark indices that serve investors, issuers, corporations and public institutions worldwide. The company operates through well-known businesses that include credit ratings, market intelligence and index licensing, as well as commodity and energy information services. Its products and services are used to assess creditworthiness, inform investment decisions, construct and track benchmark portfolios, and support risk and commodity market analysis.

S&P Global Ratings provides independent credit ratings, research and data used by fixed income investors and capital market participants to evaluate issuer and transaction risk.