That's a wrap.
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| Oct 27, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Time not given | $4.43 | Beat$4.58 | −0.38% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Time not given | $4.94 | Missed$4.83 | −1.84%2d |
This covers the Jul 30, 2026 report. The Oct 27, 2026 numbers are in the table above.
S&P Global beats Q2 EPS by 7.6%, stock slips 0.8%
S&P Global reported Q2 EPS of $4.83, beating the $4.49 estimate by 7.6%. The stock fell 0.8% on the day, likely reflecting profit-taking after a strong run or concerns about valuation (P/E TTM 25.8x vs sector 18.2x). The company raised its share repurchase target to over $7 billion, signaling confidence. Analyst consensus remains Buy with a $523 target, implying ~27% upside.
Better case35%
Strong EPS beat and increased buyback drive re-rating as investors focus on capital return and growth.
Base case50%
Stock trades in a range as valuation premium offsets positive earnings surprise. buyback provides floor.
Worse case15%
Valuation compression continues as market rotates away from expensive names. growth deceleration emerges.
Scenario odds are a judgement, not measured.