Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.83
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
26.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
41 years
SPGI Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
41 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is rising.
SPGI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$3.83
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak41 years
3Y CAGR5.0%
5Y CAGR7.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return-17.4%
5Y Total Return-6.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,40010Y ago$34,87420Y ago$78,191
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SPGI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
SPGI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
S&P Global Inc. distributes 26.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SPGI has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.0% and 5-year CAGR of 7.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SPGI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 4.2% buyback yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -6.0%, with dividends contributing 4.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,874 today.
SPGI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$18.08
Avg/Payment$0.9040
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026Latest | $0.9700 | — | 88.66% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.9700 | — | 91.04% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.9700 | ↑ +1.0% | 90.89% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.9600 | — | 77.70% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.9600 | — | 68.62% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.9600 | — | 73.12% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.9600 | ↑ +5.5% | 69.72% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.9100 | — | 69.74% | Dec 11, 2024 |
SPGI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
26.2% payout
Streak
41Y
7.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $119.8B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 41 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $82.1B | 0.8% | 28.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $88.2B | 1.2% | 33.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  MSCIMSCI Inc. | $40.4B | 1.3% | 46.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  FDSFactSet Research Sys… | $9.9B | 1.5% | 26.8% | 27 | Sustainable |
 NDAQNasdaq, Inc. | $53.3B | 1.1% | 33.6% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  TRIThomson Reuters Corp… | $43.0B | 2.4% | 70.1% | 32 | Watch |
 VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $22.4B | 1.1% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
SPGI Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.91 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $3.84 | 5.5% | 4 | $14.66 | 26.2% | 3.82x | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $3.64 | 1.1% | 4 | $12.35 | 29.5% | 3.39x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $3.60 | 8.4% | 4 | $8.23 | 43.7% | 2.29x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $3.32 | 7.8% | 4 | $10.20 | 32.5% | 3.07x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $3.08 | 14.9% | 4 | $12.51 | 24.6% | 4.06x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $2.68 | 17.5% | 4 | $9.66 | 27.7% | 3.60x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $2.28 | 14.0% | 4 | $8.60 | 26.5% | 3.77x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $2.00 | 22.0% | 4 | $7.73 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $1.64 | 13.9% | 4 | $5.78 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 0.5% |
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SPGI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SPGI stock.
How much dividend does SPGI pay per share?
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.83 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SPGI's next ex-dividend date?
SPGI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SPGI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SPGI's dividend safe?
SPGI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.2% and FCF payout ratio of +20.3%. With 41 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SPGI a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, S&P Global Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 41 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SPGI pay dividends?
S&P Global Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.83 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SPGI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SPGI five years ago would be worth approximately $9,400 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SPGI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SPGI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.