AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · S&P Global (SPGI)

S&P Global Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Announces Strategic Review for Capital IQ

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings

S&P Global reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.678 billion, representing a 7% increase year over year, alongside GAAP diluted earnings per share of $4.45. The company also initiated a strategic review of alternatives, including potential separation, for Capital IQ and associated data businesses. Additionally, management raised full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance to a range of 7.4% to 8.4%.

Key points

  • Third-quarter 2026 revenue reached $3.678 billion, up 7% year over year.
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share grew 26% year over year to $4.45.
  • The company executed $2.6 billion in share repurchases during the third quarter.
  • Full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance was updated to 7.4% to 8.4%.

The filing

CompanyS&P Global (SPGI)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 27, 2026, 7:15 AM ET
Accession number0000064040-26-000053

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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