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Historical analyst accuracy
For S&P Global, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 39% were profitable, average return +10% (206 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (45% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 46 | 33% | +4% |
| Raymond James | 24 | 50% | +15% |
| UBS | 20 | 55% | +19% |
| BMO Capital | 18 | 28% | +6% |
| Barclays | 16 | 38% | +15% |
Valuation
Is S&P Global overvalued, and is it a good time to buy S&P Global right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: S&P Global's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | S&P Global | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 26.6 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 21.5 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 31% | 24% |
👉 S&P Global trades above its sector median (26.6 vs 14.0) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : S&P Global pays about $3.65/share/yr → 0.88% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is S&P Global a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on S&P Global (SPGI) is "Buy" (40 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 39% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is S&P Global's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $525 (+21% vs $435), ranging from $500 to $554 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on S&P Global?
Over 1 year, 39% of analyst targets on S&P Global were profitable, for an average return of +10% (across 206 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the S&P Global stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $525 within 12 months, i.e. +21% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $554, the most cautious $500.
What is the S&P Global stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $525, +21%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (39%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is S&P Global overvalued?
Its P/E is 26.6, forward P/E 21.5. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.