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S&P Global 4Q Profit Rises on Ratings, Indices Growth

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By Nicholas G. Miller 




  S&P Global reported higher fourth-quarter profit boosted by growth in its ratings and indices businesses, but issued 2026 earnings guidance below Wall Street's expectations. 



  The stock was recently down 8.9% at $404.89 in premarket trading. 



  The financial intelligence company posted net income of $1.13 billion, or $3.75 a share, up from $880 million, or $2.85 a share, the year prior. 



  Adjusted earnings were $4.30 a share. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected $4.33 a share. 



  Revenue rose 9% to $3.92 billion. Wall Street had expected $3.91 billion. 



  The company saw revenue rise across all of its divisions, including 12% growth in ratings and 14% higher revenue for its indices business. 



  "We delivered a strong quarter driven by performance in all divisions, momentum in private markets, and expansion with our CCO clients," said Chief Executive Martina Cheung. 



  The company guided for 2026 revenue growth of 6.6% to 8.6% and adjusted earnings of $19.40 to $19.65 a share. Analysts see 2026 adjusted earnings of $20.02 a share. 





  Write to Nicholas G. Miller at nicholas.miller@wsj.com 





  (END) Dow Jones Newswires



  February 10, 2026 07:52 ET (12:52 GMT)


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