S&P Global Reports Strong Q2 Earnings, Raises Share Buyback to Over $7 Billion, and Issues Post-Spin Guidance
SPGI sits 15% above its 52-week low of $360.945.
Summary
S&P Global reported strong Q2 earnings with double-digit growth, increased its share repurchase program to over $7 billion for 2026, and provided full-year guidance for its continuing operations post-Mobility spin-off.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · SPGI
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Strong Q2 Performance
GAAP revenue increased 10% to $4.146 billion, and diluted EPS rose 18% to $4.12. Pro forma (excluding Mobility) diluted EPS increased 26% to $4.08.
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Increased Share Repurchase Program
The company now expects to repurchase over $7 billion in shares in 2026, a significant increase from the $1.5 billion repurchased year-to-date.
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Full-Year 2026 Guidance
Provided guidance for continuing operations, expecting revenue growth of 5.9% to 7.9% and adjusted diluted EPS of $17.50 to $17.75.
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Post-Spin Financial Clarity
This is the first earnings report reflecting the completed spin-off of Mobility Global Inc. on July 1, 2026, offering a clear view of the core business performance.
Analysis · SPGI · Trade & Services
S&P Global delivered robust second-quarter results, exceeding prior year performance with double-digit growth in revenue, operating profit, and EPS, both on a GAAP and pro forma basis (excluding the recently spun-off Mobility division). The company significantly increased its full-year 2026 share repurchase target to over $7 billion, demonstrating strong confidence in its financial outlook and commitment to shareholder returns. This filing provides the first comprehensive financial update following the Mobility spin-off, offering clarity on the performance and guidance of the streamlined core businesses.
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At the time of this filing, SPGI was trading at $416.65 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $130.2B. The 52-week trading range was $360.94 to $547.70. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.