S&P Global Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance
S&P Global (SPGI) reported robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, with total revenue rising 7% year-over-year to $3.678 billion. Growth was primarily fueled by significant strength in the indices and market intelligence segments, alongside record build issuance driven by hyperscaler and M&A activity. The company's adjusted diluted EPS grew 9% to $4.58, supported by expanded operating margins of 53.5%. Following this outperformance, S&P Global raised its full-year guidance for organic constant currency revenue growth, adjusted operating margin expansion, and adjusted diluted EPS. The company also highlighted massive adoption of AI-driven services, noting that API call volumes grew over 4,000% year-over-year. To support continued shareholder returns, the company executed $2.6 billion in share repurchases during the quarter and plans a $2 billion bond offering.
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