SPGI EPS - Earnings Per Share
S&P Global Inc earnings per share history and growth analysis
Current EPS (Basic)
$13.78
Trailing Twelve Months
Stock Price
$542.16
P/E Ratio: 39.5x
EPS Growth
YoY Growth
-19.5%
1-Year Growth
+336.5%
Average EPS
$6.97
P/E Ratio
39.5
EPS History
| Period | Basic EPS | Diluted EPS | Revenue | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2023(-19.5%) | $8.25 | $8.23 | $12.50B | $2.89B |
| Q4 2022(-18.4%) | $10.25 | $10.20 | $11.18B | $3.52B |
| Q4 2021(+564.6%) | $12.56 | $12.51 | $8.30B | $3.26B |
| Q4 2020(0.0%) | $1.89 | $1.88 | $1.87B | $0.51B |
| Q3 2020 | $1.89 | $1.88 | $1.85B | $0.50B |
Understanding SPGI EPS
What EPS Tells You
- Measures profitability on a per-share basis
- Higher EPS generally means better performance
- Used to calculate P/E ratio and PEG ratio
- Growing EPS often drives stock prices higher
How to Use EPS
- Compare EPS growth to industry peers
- Look for consistent EPS growth over time
- Check if EPS beats analyst estimates
- Compare basic vs diluted for dilution impact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SPGI EPS (earnings per share)?
SPGI (S&P Global Inc) has a current earnings per share (EPS) of $13.78. EPS represents the portion of the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.
What is the difference between basic and diluted EPS for SPGI?
Basic EPS is calculated using only outstanding common shares, while diluted EPS accounts for all potential shares that could be created through stock options, warrants, and convertible securities. Diluted EPS is typically lower and provides a more conservative measure of earnings per share.
How has SPGI EPS grown over time?
SPGI's most recent year-over-year EPS growth is -19.5%. Over the past year, EPS has grown +336.5%. EPS has declined, which may signal challenges in profitability.
What do analysts expect for SPGI EPS?
Analyst EPS estimates for SPGI can be found on the full stock analysis page. These estimates represent the consensus view of Wall Street analysts covering the stock.
Why is EPS important for SPGI investors?
EPS is one of the most important metrics for evaluating SPGI's profitability. With a P/E ratio of 39.5, investors are paying $39.5 for every dollar of SPGI's earnings. Growing EPS typically leads to stock price appreciation, while declining EPS can indicate business challenges. EPS is also used to calculate other key metrics like the P/E ratio.
How is SPGI EPS calculated?
EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average shares outstanding. For SPGI, this calculation is performed each quarter when the company reports earnings. Basic EPS uses actual shares outstanding, while diluted EPS includes potential dilution from stock options and convertible securities.