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Guidance / Outlook

S&P Global Inc. · 2026-08-19 · Importance 44 · Surprise 60

Third-party reporting says S&P Global’s 2026 growth guidance was lower than expected, contributing to concerns about the company’s near-term expansion. The concerns center on potential AI disintermediation of S&P Global’s financial information and analytics businesses. Pershing Square Holdings nevertheless initiated a position, citing the Ratings, Indices, and Platts franchises as durable assets and expecting substantial annual EPS growth.

Key facts

• Shares of S&P Global Inc. rallied 2.06% on Wednesday, closing at $426.66, marking its second consecutive day of gains. source