Jefferies cuts target for S&P Global stock to USD 490 from USD 525
Published on 10/19/2026 at 09:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst target and reporting date
- Jefferies cut its S&P Global target to USD 490 from USD 525 on October 16, 2026.
- Second-quarter revenue reached USD 4.15 billion, up 11 percent year over year.
- S&P Global stock was trading at EUR 383.10 at 9:45 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026.
- Third-quarter results and the conference call are scheduled for October 27, 2026.
S&P Global (ISIN US78409V1044) was trading at EUR 383.10 at Lang & Schwarz at 9:45 a.m. CEST on October 19, 2026. Jefferies had cut its price target to USD 490 from USD 525 on October 16, 2026, while retaining a Buy rating, according to Investing.com.
Target cut points to slower growth
Jefferies lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook to 8.1 percent from the companys 9.7 percent growth over the last twelve months. The firm also said organic growth guidance could narrow to 7 percent to 8 percent from 6 percent to 8 percent on a constant-currency basis, according to the October 16 report.
The latest reported quarter showed a different mix. S&P Global revenue reached USD 4.15 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 11 percent from a year earlier and above the USD 4.09 billion consensus cited by Investing.com. Adjusted earnings per share came in at USD 4.08 against a USD 4.75 forecast.
Three dates shape the stock story
On July 28, 2026, S&P Global reported second-quarter revenue of USD 4.15 billion. On October 14, 2026, JPMorgan lowered its target from USD 530 to USD 520, as reported by Markets Insider. On October 16, 2026, Jefferies reduced its target from USD 525 to USD 490.
What comes next for S&P Global?
The next scheduled test is the third-quarter report. S&P Global said the results will be released on October 27, 2026, at approximately 7:15 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. The figures will show whether strong second-quarter revenue growth can offset the slower full-year outlook cited by Jefferies.
US quote and German trading view
On its NYSE listing, S&P Global was last at USD 429.64 on October 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The quoted 52-week range was USD 361.03 to USD 552.25, while market capitalization stood at USD 126.7 billion as of that date.
At Lang & Schwarz, S&P Global was trading at EUR 383.10 on October 19, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of S&P Global stock.
S&P Global stock key facts
- Company: S&P Global Inc.
- ISIN: US78409V1044
- Ticker: SPGI
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 19, 2026, 9:45 a.m. CEST): EUR 383.10
- Market capitalization: USD 126.7 billion (as of October 16, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 361.03-552.25 (as of October 16, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- Next earnings date: October 27, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
