SPGI Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

SPGI has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 4.81 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.73%
Payout Ratio 28.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.67%
Consistency Lifetime 98.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.54%
Payout FCF 21.2%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 61.94%
Ex-Dividend in 15 days: Buy before Feb 25, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -14.1%
Total Return 5y: 40.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Financial Exchanges & Data

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ENX 14,459 M 2.01% 3.77%
CME 104,535 M 1.90% 3.15%
DB1 46,278 M 1.43% 3.26%
CBOE 28,606 M 1.16% 3.15%
NDAQ 48,675 M 1.24% 2.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ENX 14,459 M 18.5% 98.7%
MSCI 41,911 M 18.6% 100%
MORN 8,363 M 17.8% 96.1%
MCO 92,470 M 11.0% 92.5%
CBOE 28,606 M 10.7% 97.2%

SPGI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 2026-03-11 Quarterly 0.97 1% N/A
2025-11-25 2025-11-25 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.96 0% 0.2%
2025-08-26 2025-08-26 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.96 0% 0.17%
2025-05-28 2025-05-28 2025-06-11 Quarterly 0.96 0% 0.19%
2025-02-26 2025-02-26 2025-03-12 Quarterly 0.96 5.5% 0.18%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-11 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.17%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-11 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.18%
2024-05-29 2024-05-29 2024-06-12 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.21%
2024-02-26 2024-02-27 2024-03-12 Quarterly 0.91 1.1% 0.21%
2023-11-27 2023-11-28 2023-12-12 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.22%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-09-12 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.23%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-12 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.25%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.9 5.9% 0.26%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-12 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.24%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-12 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.23%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.85 10.4% 0.24%
2022-02-09 2022-02-10 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.19%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.17%
2021-08-25 2021-08-26 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.18%
2021-05-25 2021-05-26 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.2%
2021-02-23 2021-02-24 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.77 14.9% 0.23%
2020-11-24 2020-11-25 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-08-25 2020-08-26 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-05-26 2020-05-27 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-02-25 2020-02-26 2020-03-11 Quarterly 0.67 17.5% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-11 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-11 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2019-05-28 2019-05-29 2019-06-12 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2019-02-25 2019-02-26 2019-03-12 Quarterly 0.57 14% N/A
2018-11-27 2018-11-28 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-08-27 2018-08-28 2018-09-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-05-25 2018-05-29 2018-06-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-12 Quarterly 0.5 22% N/A
2017-11-27 2017-11-28 2017-12-12 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2017-08-24 2017-08-28 2017-09-12 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-26 2017-06-12 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.41 13.9% N/A
2016-11-23 2016-11-28 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-08-24 2016-08-26 2016-09-12 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-05-24 2016-05-26 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-02-23 2016-02-25 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.36 9.1% N/A
2015-11-23 2015-11-25 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-08-24 2015-08-26 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-05-22 2015-05-27 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-11 Quarterly 0.33 10% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-08-22 2014-08-26 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-05-23 2014-05-28 2014-06-11 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-02-24 2014-02-26 2014-03-12 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2013-11-22 2013-11-26 2013-12-11 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A

SPGI Dividend FAQ

S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) delivers credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions across global capital, commodity, and automotive markets through five operating segments: Market Intelligence, Ratings, Energy, Mobility, and Dow Jones Indices.

What is the Dividend Yield of SPGI?

As of February 2026, SPGI`s dividend yield is 0.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.81 USD by the current share price of 439.28.

Does SPGI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SPGI paid a dividend of 4.81 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-25 and the payout was 0.97 USD.

How often does SPGI pay dividends?

SPGI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SPGI has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-25.

SPGI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SPGI for the next 4 payments are between 0.941 (-3.0%) and 1.026 (+5.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SPGI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.97 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for S&P Global (SPGI) is 2026-02-25.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SPGI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for S&P Global (SPGI) is 2026-02-25.

What is the Dividend Growth of SPGI?

SPGI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.67% per year.
Strong growth: SPGI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SPGI?

SPGI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.54%. If you bought SPGI's shares at 312.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.81 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.54% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SPGI?

SPGI Payout Consistency is 98.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: S&P Global has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SPGI have a good Dividend Yield?

SPGI`s 0.73% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SPGI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SPGI is 28.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SPGI?

SPGI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.94%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SPGI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SPGI's Outstanding Shares?

S&P Global's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.82% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has SPGI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 18, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 403,176,000
1986 404,152,000 +0.24%
1987 404,256,000 +0.03%
1988 386,960,000 -4.28%
1989 389,008,000 +0.53%
1990 385,142,900 -0.99%
1991 380,000,000 -1.34%
1992 381,875,000 +0.49%
1993 391,063,800 +2.41%
1994 400,000,000 +2.29%
1995 405,000,000 +1.25%
1996 375,000,000 -7.41%
1997 402,000,000 +7.2%
1998 406,666,700 +1.16%
1999 388,782,000 -4.4%
2000 387,914,000 -0.22%
2001 385,778,000 -0.55%
2002 381,866,000 -1.01%
2003 381,162,000 -0.18%
2004 378,830,000 -0.61%
2005 367,456,000 -3%
2006 351,215,000 -4.42%
2007 319,945,000 -8.9%
2008 312,017,000 -2.48%
2009 313,372,000 +0.43%
2010 305,200,000 -2.61%
2011 278,000,000 -8.91%
2012 284,700,000 +2.41%
2013 278,000,000 -2.35%
2014 271,700,000 -2.27%
2015 272,100,000 +0.15%
2016 261,600,000 -3.86%
2017 257,000,000 -1.76%
2018 251,500,000 -2.14%
2019 245,600,000 -2.35%
2020 241,700,000 -1.59%
2021 242,100,000 +0.17%
2022 325,200,000 +34.32%
2023 315,900,000 -2.86%
2024 311,900,000 -1.27%
2025 304,500,000 -2.37%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:11