Independent
Tenure on this board
9.3 yrs
Meeting calendar
SPGI · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 20, 2026
S&P Global Inc
10 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Elect ten directors; advisory vote to approve executive compensation; ratify EY as independent auditor; vote on shareholder proposal to reduce threshold to call special meetings (against board rec); vote on shareholder proposal to report on charitable support (against board rec).
Market cap
$135.4B
1Y TSR
-16.8%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Mar 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 20, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Elect 10 Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of ten director nominees to serve one-year terms until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory approval of the executive compensation program for the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 3
Ratify Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
- 4
Shareholder Proposal to Reduce Ownership Threshold for Calling a Special Shareholder Meeting
Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting bylaws amendment to allow owners of 10% of outstanding common stock (or lowest lawful percentage) to call a special shareholder meeting; prohibits ownership-duration and record-holder restrictions; requests publication of bylaws; proponent argues 25% threshold is unrealistic for large caps.
- 5
Shareholder Proposal to Issue a Report on the Company’s Charitable Support
Shareholder — The Heritage FoundationBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting an evaluation and report analyzing benefits, costs, legal, reputational, competitive and other risks of the Company’s charitable support; proposed report to exclude proprietary/confidential info.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Not independent
Tenure on this board
2.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Also a director at
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.4 yrs
Also a director at
Walmart Inc (WMT)Northern Trust Corp (NTRS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.7 yrs
Also a director at
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)Allstate Corp (ALL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 19,383,810 | $8.2B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.8% | 14,175,534 | $6.0B |
| 3 | TCI Fund Management LtdActivist | 4.7% | 14,035,310 | $6.0B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 8,685,937 | $3.7B |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.3% | 6,760,342 | $2.9B |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 6,167,999 | $2.6B |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.0% | 5,935,538 | $2.5B |
| 8 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 1.9% | 5,574,658 | $2.4B |
| 9 | Capital International Investors | 1.2% | 3,516,308 | $1.5B |
| 10 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1.0% | 3,073,126 | $1.3B |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the S&P Global Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- S&P Global Inc (SPGI) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- What is the record date for the S&P Global Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the S&P Global Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for S&P Global Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the S&P Global Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the S&P Global Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the S&P Global Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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