S&P Global ( NYSE : SPGI ) announced that its revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was $3.68 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7%; adjusted earnings per share grew by 9% to $4.58.
The company has raised its full-year revenue and adjusted earnings forecasts, which support its growth prospects.
Among them, the index business led the gains, with revenue increasing by 20% to $554 million. The rating business saw a 2% increase in revenue, and the energy business resumed its growth rate of 6%.
S&P Global currently expects that, based on the median of its guidance range, the annual revenue growth will be approximately 7.9%.
The company has also initiated a strategic assessment of the Capital IQ and Kensho Data Platforms businesses. A potential split could enable S&P Global to focus more on credit rating and market benchmarking services, but the final plan and timeline are still not clear.
Investors will be watching how this assessment will impact the company's growth and profit margins, especially at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping the demand for financial data platforms.
