S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) shares stabilized to close at $397.20 (+1.65%) after a sell-off triggered by a disappointing 2026 profit forecast. The company projected earnings between $19.40 and $19.65 per share, missing the analyst consensus of $19.96.
- Analysts from BMO Capital and Goldman Sachs lowered their price targets, citing margin compression as the firm pivots to an "AI-first" platform.
- The strategic transition requires significant capital expenditure while facing a structural cooling in the debt-refinancing market.