S&P Global Stock Price, News & Analysis

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) reported Q3 2021 revenue of $2,087 million, a 13% increase year-over-year, with net income up 75% to $797 million. Diluted EPS rose 75% to $3.30, driven by strong revenue growth and adjustments linked to merger-related costs. Operating profit margin reached 51.9%. The merger with IHS Markit is progressing, with expected completion in Q1 2022. The company anticipates low double-digit revenue growth in 2021, with GAAP EPS guidance now between $12.50 and $12.65. Free cash flow is projected at $3.6 billion to $3.7 billion.

ZincFive has been recognized as a finalist for the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards for its BC Series Battery Cabinets for the second consecutive year. Competing for the title of Commercial Technology of the Year, the BC Series utilizes nickel-zinc batteries to deliver sustainable uninterruptible power solutions in critical applications. The award selection stems from over 300 nominees highlighting innovation and performance. Winners will be announced on December 9, 2021, in New York City.

S&P Global Platts announced the launch of two new daily methanol bunker fuel price assessments for Singapore and Houston, effective October 25, 2021. These assessments aim to reflect the value of methanol as a marine fuel, expanding upon existing offerings that include a previous assessment for Rotterdam. The initiative responds to a growing demand for cleaner marine fuels in the shipping sector and provides transparency for market participants. Daily assessments will include costs related to spot methanol and delivery, as well as comparisons with other marine fuels.

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) announced a conditional Phase 1 approval for their $44 billion merger from the European Commission. This merger aims to enhance innovation and provide broader insights for customers. To address regulatory concerns, S&P Global will divest CUSIP Global Services and certain related businesses, while IHS Markit plans to divest its Oil Price Information Services and explore other divestitures. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2022, pending global regulatory approvals.

S&P Global and IHS Markit have received conditional Phase 1 approval for their $44 billion merger from the European Commission, a crucial step towards the merger's completion. To address regulatory concerns, S&P Global plans to divest certain businesses, including CUSIP Global Services and Oil Price Information Services. Both companies expect to finalize the merger in Q1 2022, pending further regulatory approvals. The merger is anticipated to enhance innovation and expand service offerings, creating new opportunities for growth.

The S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released data for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices as of September 2021, showing the composite rate remained steady at 0.39%. The bank card default rate decreased by 24 basis points to 2.11%, while the auto loan default rate increased by one basis point to 0.35%. Regional analysis revealed Miami's default rate dropped to 0.80%, New York to 0.40%, and Los Angeles to 0.31%. The release highlights trends in consumer credit defaults across various loan categories and metropolitan areas.

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) announced that the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found no major competition concerns regarding their merger, except for specific commodity prices. To address the CMA's concerns, they plan to divest certain businesses to News Corp, including Oil Price Information Services and others. The companies will submit these proposals by November 2, 2021, and believe these remedies will suffice for approval in Phase 1.