S&P Global Inc. filed its Form 10-Q with the SEC on October 28, 2026, reporting unaudited financial results for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2026, under NYSE:SPGI.

Key Highlights

  • Quarterly revenue of $3,678 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $3,443 million in the same period of 2025, according to the filing.
  • Operating profit of $1,956 million for Q3 2026, up from $1,556 million in Q3 2025, the filing reported.
  • Net income attributable to S&P Global Inc. was $1,240 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, versus $1,176 million a year earlier.
  • Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $4.45 for Q3 2026, compared with $3.54 in Q3 2025, per the filing.
  • Nine-month revenue reached $11,074 million for the period ended September 30, 2026, against $10,117 million for the same nine months of 2025.
  • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $2,441 million as of September 30, 2026, up from $1,707 million at December 31, 2025.
  • 289.9 million shares of common stock were outstanding as of October 23, 2026, excluding 7.2 million shares held by the Markit Group Holdings Limited Employee Benefit Trust.

S&P Global Reports Higher Q3 2026 Revenue and Operating Profit

According to the filing, S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) reported revenue of $3,678 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, an increase from $3,443 million in the comparable prior-year quarter. Total expenses for the quarter were $1,922 million, compared with $1,894 million in Q3 2025. The filing also noted a gain on dispositions of $200 million for the quarter, versus none in Q3 2025, contributing to the operating profit of $1,956 million for the period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the company disclosed revenue of $11,074 million and operating profit of $5,627 million, compared with $10,117 million in revenue and $4,476 million in operating profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Net income attributable to S&P Global Inc. for the nine-month period was $3,852 million, against $3,337 million in the prior-year period. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations on a nine-month basis were $12.98, compared with $10.10 a year earlier, according to the filing.

The filing disclosed a loss from discontinued operations of $58 million for Q3 2026, net of taxes, compared with income of $98 million in Q3 2025. Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests was $108 million for the quarter. The consolidated balance sheet showed accounts receivable, net of allowance, of $3,099 million as of September 30, 2026. Ernst and Young LLP, whose review report is dated October 27, 2026, stated it was "not aware of any material modifications" needed to the interim financial statements for conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

What Was Disclosed

S&P Global Inc. filed a Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting quarterly revenue of $3,678 million, operating profit of $1,956 million, and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $4.45, along with a consolidated balance sheet and nine-month financial comparatives.