Welcome to our dedicated page for S&P Global news (Ticker: SPGI), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on S&P Global stock.
S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) is a finance and insurance sector company that describes its mission as providing essential intelligence through credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions. The SPGI news stream highlights how the company’s data and insights intersect with capital markets, commodities, energy transition, artificial intelligence and the automotive sector.
News about S&P Global often covers corporate actions and capital allocation, such as Board-approved dividend increases and the company’s long history of annual dividend payments. Updates can also include announcements about planned or completed transactions, such as the sale of specific businesses or the expected separation of the S&P Global Mobility division into an independent public company.
Another key theme in SPGI news is research and market studies. For example, S&P Global has released a detailed study on copper in the age of AI, examining how electrification, digitalization, data centers and defense spending could affect copper supply and demand through 2040. These reports draw on proprietary data and cross-divisional expertise from areas such as S&P Global Energy and Market Intelligence.
News items also highlight regulatory and governance developments, including settlements involving S&P Global Ratings and the appointment of new directors to the company’s Board. In addition, readers will find coverage of philanthropic and workforce initiatives like the StepForward program, which focuses on AI-enabled workforce readiness for youth, and updates from CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, on topics such as odometer fraud trends.
Investors, analysts and other stakeholders can use the SPGI news page to follow how S&P Global’s ratings, indices, research, financing activities and governance decisions evolve over time and how the company positions itself around themes such as AI, energy transition and global capital markets.
Winmark (NASD: WINA) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 prior to market open on Jan 26, 2026, replacing Guess? (NYSE: GES), which will be deleted effective the same date. The change follows an announced acquisition of Guess? by Authentic Brands Group and the Rolling Stockholders that is expected to close pending final conditions. The table of record shows the effective date, index, action, company names, tickers, and GICS sector as Consumer Discretionary.
CARFAX warns that nearly one million vehicles on U.S. roads have open recalls for defective LATCH child-seat anchors, a safety issue that can prevent proper installation of car seats.
The defects cited include faulty welds, misaligned anchors, and coatings that interfere with installation across many makes and model years. CARFAX recommends owners check recalls via its free Recall Tracker or Car Care app and schedule free repairs with dealerships or manufacturers.
IEH Corporation (OTC:IEHC) announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed the Division of Enforcement's proceeding seeking revocation of IEHC's registration. The company said it was late filing several periodic reports but has been current since November 2023. IEH will file a Form 8-K attaching the SEC Opinion in Administrative Proceeding File No. 3-20973 and provided the SEC link to the opinion. CEO Dave Offerman said the dismissal validates the company's actions and that IEH will immediately commence efforts to uplist its stock to improve liquidity and shareholder visibility.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) approved a 1.0% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend, raising the quarterly payout from $0.96 to $0.97 per share. The board said the increase reflects the expected spin of S&P Global's Mobility division into an independent public company in 2026. The $0.97 dividend is payable on March 11, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 25, 2026. The new annualized dividend rate is $3.88 per share. The company has paid a dividend each year since 1937 and has increased its dividend annually for more than 50 years.
S&P Global Mobility (SPGI) announced winners of its 30th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards, based on 13.6 million U.S. new retail registrations from Oct 2024–Sept 2025. General Motors won Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer for the 11th straight year; Tesla won Overall Loyalty to Make for the fourth straight year and captured Highest Conquest % plus Ethnic Market Loyalty to Make. The Chevrolet Equinox won Overall Loyalty to Model after a redesign driving a four-percentage-point model loyalty gain. Awards were announced at the Detroit Auto Show on Jan 14, 2026.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) completed the sale of its EDM and thinkFolio businesses to private equity firm STG on Jan. 12, 2026.
The transaction was announced in October 2025, financial terms were not disclosed, and S&P Global said the deal does not have a material impact on its financials. Local closings in certain jurisdictions are expected over the following few months.
Advisors: Barclays (financial) and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (legal).
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at ~7:15 a.m. Eastern Time via a news release. Management including Martina Cheung (President & CEO), Eric Aboaf (CFO) and Mark Grant (SVP, IR & Treasurer) will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day to discuss results.
Slides, a supplemental deck, and any presentation materials will be posted at the investor website. The live webcast (audio and slides) and a telephone dial-in will be available; archived replay of the webcast and telephone recording will appear two hours after the call and remain available for one year (webcast) or until March 10, 2026 (telephone replay).
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) study dated Jan 8, 2026 projects global copper demand will reach 42 million metric tons by 2040, a 50% increase from current levels, while primary production is forecast to peak at 33 million metric tons in 2030. The report warns of a 10 million metric ton supply deficit by 2040 if investment and permitting do not accelerate, noting recycled scrap may double to 10 million metric tons and data center, AI and defense demand could add about 4 million metric tons.
SPGI (S&P Dow Jones Indices) reported Q4 2025 U.S. common net indicated dividend increases of $13.1 billion, driven by $16.1 billion of increases versus $3.0 billion of decreases. For calendar 2025 the net indicated dividend increase was $46.4 billion.
The S&P 500 paid a record $20.25 per share in Q4 2025 (+2.3% QoQ) and a record $78.92 for 2025 (+5.5% YoY). Total dividend increases for 2025 were $59.3 billion (down 16.9% YoY); decreases totaled $12.9 billion.
S&P Cotality Case-Shiller (SPGI) reported October 2025 home-price results on Dec 30, 2025: the U.S. National NSA Index rose 1.4% year-over-year (up from 1.3% in Sept). The 10-City Composite was +1.9% YoY and the 20-City Composite +1.3% YoY. Regional divergence persisted: Chicago +5.8% YoY, New York +5.0% YoY, while Tampa -4.2% YoY and Phoenix -1.5% YoY. Sixteen of 20 metro areas fell month-over-month (NSA), and Detroit data were unavailable for October due to county recording delays. Seasonally adjusted series show small monthly gains for the national composites.