Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
SPGI's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 24.3% earnings payout ratio & 20.9% fcf payout ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, SPGI has a proven commitment to shareholders. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 10 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 24.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 20.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Operating Margin: 44.3%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout S&P Global Inc.
S&P Global Inc. is a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to capital, commodity, and automotive markets worldwide. It operates through key segments including Market Intelligence, which delivers multi-asset-class data and analytics with integrated workflow solutions for financial services; Ratings, offering credit ratings, research, and benchmarks to investors and market participants; Commodity Insights, providing information and benchmark prices for energy and commodity markets; Mobility, serving the automotive value chain with solutions for manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, retailers, consumers, finance, and insurance; Indices, powering widely used benchmarks like the S&P 500; and Engineering Solutions, featuring advanced research tools and software for innovation, productivity, quality improvement, and risk reduction. These offerings support decision-making across financial, energy, and mobility sectors. Founded in 1917 and headquartered in New York, S&P Global Inc. plays a pivotal role in enhancing market transparency and efficiency.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.90%
Annual Dividend
$3.85
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
24.35%
FCF Payout Ratio
20.93%
Stock Price
$420.12
52-Week Range
$381.61 – $579.05
Dividend History (2016–2025)
SPGI annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
SPGI earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
February 25, 2026
Last Payment Date
March 11, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.97%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.46%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
11.27%
3-Year Total Growth
15.66%
5-Year Total Growth
43.28%
10-Year Total Growth
190.91%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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