S&P Global's $580M Volume Ranks 184th as Rising Institutional Bets Clash with Dropping Share Price

On September 2, 2025, S&P Global (SPGI) closed at $537.74, down 1.60% with a trading volume of $580 million, ranking 184th in market activity. Institutional ownership saw significant shifts, including a 28.5% increase in holdings by Vident Advisory LLC to $4.54 million and a 59.7% rise in E Fund Management’s stake to $1.48 million. The firm reported Q2 earnings of $4.43 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.25, with revenue up 5.8% year-over-year to $3.76 billion.

The company announced a $0.96 quarterly dividend, yielding 0.7% annually, and raised its full-year 2025 guidance to $17.00–$17.25 EPS. Analysts adjusted price targets upward, with Barclays and BMO raising their estimates to $620 and $621, respectively. Despite the upbeat fundamentals, the stock underperformed in intraday trading, reflecting mixed market sentiment amid broader sector volatility.

Backtested results indicate SPGI’s 50-day moving average at $538.99 and 200-day average at $514.66, with a beta of 1.19 suggesting higher volatility than the market. Institutional investors hold 87.17% of shares, underscoring strong long-term confidence. However, short-term technical indicators remain bearish, with the stock trading near its 52-week low of $427.14.