S&P Global Increases Dividend 1.0% to $0.97

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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.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend increased by 1.0%
• Payout rises to $0.97 per share quarterly
• New annualized dividend rate of $3.88 per share
• Dividend payable March 11, 2026 to record holders on Feb 25, 2026
• Maintains a dividend track record since 1937 with >50 years of annual increases

Negative

• Size of increase is modest at only 1.0%
• Increase explicitly considers the Mobility spin, suggesting constraints on larger payouts

News Market Reaction

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+0.08% News Effect

On the day this news was published, SPGI gained 0.08%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today approved a 1.0% increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock. The 1.0% increase takes into consideration the expected spin of S&P Global's Mobility division into an independent, public company in 2026.

The Company has paid a dividend each year since 1937 and is one of fewer than 30 companies in the S&P 500® that has increased its dividend annually for more than 50 years.

The quarterly dividend will increase from $0.96 to $0.97 per share.  The dividend of $0.97 is payable on March 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 25, 2026. The new annualized dividend rate is $3.88 per share.

About S&P Global:

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape.  

From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to guiding them through the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world's leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today. Learn more at www.spglobal.com. 

Contacts:

Investor Relations:
Mark Grant
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Tel: + 1 347 640 1521

Media:
April Kabahar
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: +1 212 438 7530

 

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SOURCE S&P Global

FAQ

What dividend change did S&P Global (SPGI) announce on January 14, 2026?

The board approved a 1.0% increase, raising the quarterly dividend from $0.96 to $0.97 per share.

When is the SPGI dividend of $0.97 payable and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on March 11, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 25, 2026.

What is the new annualized dividend rate for SPGI after the January 2026 increase?

The new annualized dividend rate is $3.88 per share.

Why did S&P Global limit the dividend increase to 1.0% for 2026?

The company said the 1.0% increase takes into consideration the expected spin of its Mobility division into an independent public company in 2026.

How long has S&P Global (SPGI) paid and increased dividends?

S&P Global has paid a dividend every year since 1937 and has increased its dividend annually for more than 50 years.