S&P Global
S&P Global Inc. is a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions for the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. The company delivers essential intelligence that enables financial institutions, governments, and corporations to manage risk and identify opportunities. Its core value proposition lies in providing transparent, independent data and insights that serve as critical infrastructure for the world's financial markets.
Business Segments
Market Intelligence
primaryProvides multi-asset-class data, analytics, and integrated workflow solutions for investment professionals and corporations. It helps users track performance, manage credit risk, and understand industry dynamics through desktop platforms and data feeds.
S&P Capital IQ Pro, Capital IQ, Wall Street Office, Enterprise Data Manager, Information Mosaic, iLevel, RatingsXpress, RatingsDirect, Credit Analytics
Investment managers, Investment banks, Private equity firms, Insurance companies, Commercial banks, Government agencies
Ratings
primaryAn independent provider of credit ratings, research, and analytics that express opinions on the ability of issuers to meet financial obligations. It serves as a critical benchmark for investors in corporate, municipal, and structured finance debt markets.
Credit Ratings, Bank Loan Ratings, Entity Credit Ratings, Crisil Research
Debt issuers, Corporations, Governments, Municipalities, Asset managers
Commodity Insights
majorDelivers information and benchmark prices for the energy and commodity markets, including petroleum, gas, metals, and agriculture. It provides transparency through price assessments, analytics, and strategic advisory services.
Platts Price Assessments, Energy & Resources Data & Insights, Upstream Data & Insights, Global Trading Services
Energy producers, Commodity traders, Chemical companies, Shipping firms, Utilities
Mobility
majorOffers data and analytics serving the entire automotive value chain, from vehicle manufacturing to retail and insurance. It provides insights into future vehicle sales, production forecasts, and vehicle history data.
CARFAX, Automotive Mastermind, Vehicle History Reports, OEM Marketing Automation
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Automotive suppliers, Car dealerships, Insurance companies
Indices
majorA global index provider that maintains valuation and index benchmarks used by investment advisors and institutional investors. It generates revenue primarily through asset-linked fees from ETFs and mutual funds tied to its proprietary indices.
S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P Dow Jones Indices, Customized Index Subscriptions
ETF issuers, Mutual fund managers, Wealth managers, Exchanges
Business Overview
Competitive Position
A dominant global provider of financial benchmarks and credit ratings with high barriers to entry due to regulatory status and brand reputation.
Geographies
Global, North America, Asia, Europe, Latin America
Customer Segments
Financial Institutions, Corporations, Governments, Retail Investors
Upstream Dependencies
Public financial filings, Exchange data feeds, Government economic reports, Raw commodity market data, Automotive registration data
Downstream Customers
Institutional investors, Corporate treasury departments, Retail brokerage platforms, Exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers, Commercial lenders
Competitors & Partners
Subsidiaries
Crisil
Global analytical company providing ratings, research, and risk and policy advisory services
S&P Dow Jones Indices
The world's largest resource for index-based concepts, data and research
S&P Global FAQ
Common questions about S&P Global
S&P Global Inc. is a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions for the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. The company delivers essential intelligence that enables financial institutions, governments, and corporations to manage risk and identify opportunities. Its core value proposition lies in providing transparent, independent data and insights that serve as critical infrastructure for the world's financial markets.
S&P Global (SPGI) has a market capitalization of $127.64B and trades on NYSE.
S&P Global has approximately 40,450 employees.