10-KPeriod: FY2025

S&P Global Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2025

Filed February 11, 2026For Securities:SPGI

Summary

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) reported robust financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The company demonstrated significant revenue growth across all its primary segments, including Market Intelligence, Ratings, Energy, Mobility, and Indices. This growth was driven by strong subscription revenue, increased transaction fees in its Ratings division, and continued demand for its data and analytics services in the energy and commodity markets. The company also reported a healthy increase in operating profit, reflecting effective cost management and strategic growth initiatives. A key strategic development for S&P Global is the planned separation of its Mobility segment into a standalone public company, expected to be completed by mid-2026. This move is intended to unlock value and allow for more focused strategic execution within both the ongoing S&P Global businesses and the new Mobility entity. The company also continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, signaling financial strength and confidence in future operations. While facing various risks, including cybersecurity and regulatory scrutiny, S&P Global appears well-positioned to navigate these challenges.

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Key Highlights

  • 1S&P Global Inc. achieved strong revenue growth of 8% in 2025, reaching $15,336 million, driven by solid performance across all reportable segments.
  • 2Operating profit increased by 16% to $6,478 million in 2025, reflecting improved operational efficiency and revenue growth.
  • 3The company announced plans to separate its Mobility segment into a new publicly traded company, with the transaction anticipated for completion by mid-2026.
  • 4Diluted earnings per share (EPS) saw a substantial increase of 19% to $14.66 in 2025.
  • 5S&P Global returned approximately $15.1 billion to shareholders in 2025 through share repurchases ($11.6 billion) and dividends ($3.5 billion).
  • 6The company continued to invest in strategic growth areas, including private markets, energy expansion, and AI integration, evidenced by several acquisitions in 2025 like With Intelligence and ProntoNLP.
  • 7Market Intelligence and Ratings segments showed consistent revenue growth, driven by data and analytics solutions and credit rating services, respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

In 2025, S&P Global reported an 8% increase in revenue to $15,336 million and a 16% increase in operating profit to $6,478 million. Diluted earnings per share rose by 19% to $14.66. The company also returned $15.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

S&P Global announced its intention to separate its Mobility segment into a new, independent publicly traded company. This separation is expected to be completed by mid-2026, subject to customary legal and regulatory approvals. The process is intended to be tax-free for S&P Global shareholders.

S&P Global is focusing on advancing market leadership, expanding into high-growth adjacencies (like private markets, energy expansion, and supply chain intelligence), and amplifying its enterprise capabilities, particularly through the integration of AI. This strategy is supported by strategic acquisitions, such as With Intelligence and ProntoNLP in 2025, aimed at enhancing data analytics and AI-driven solutions.

Key risks highlighted include cybersecurity threats due to the company's scale, the need for continuous innovation to compete, the potential for disruptions in technology and infrastructure, regulatory changes across its various business lines (especially Ratings and Energy), and the impact of global economic conditions on capital markets and commodity trading. The company also notes risks associated with its planned Mobility separation and the integration of acquired businesses.