Here's Why Wall Street Has Been Bullish on S&P Global Inc (SPGI)

S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) is one of the Best Financial Stocks to Buy Right Now. Wall Street has been raising price targets on S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) since its FQ2 2025 earnings release on July 31. The company topped estimates with revenue of $3.76 billion, exceeding by $74.86 million, whereas the EPS of $4.43 topped estimates by $0.21.

In addition, management also raised its full-year 2025 guidance and now expects revenue growth in the range of 5% – 7%, up from the previous guidance of 4% – 6% growth. The adjusted diluted EPS is also expected to be higher, with the lower end of the guidance increased from $16.76 to $17.00. Management noted the improved guidance is driven by a strong performance by the Market Intelligence segment, which grew from $1.16 billion in Q2 2024 to $1.22 billion in Q2 2025.

Many analysts have raised their price targets on the stock. Earlier on August 1, Jeffery Meuler from Robert W. Baird raised the firm’s price target on S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) from $589 to $612, while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. Later, Sean Kennedy from Mizuho Securities also raised the firm’s price target on the stock from $591 to $637, while reiterating a Buy rating on the stock.

S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) provides essential intelligence and data across five main business areas. These include credit ratings, market intelligence, commodity prices, automotive solutions, and global financial indices.

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