Gain on sale of business and assets
S&P Global Gain on sale of business and assets decreased by 35.2% to $175.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gain on sale of business and assets shows an upward trend with a 123.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Gains indicate successful divestiture strategies or portfolio optimization, while losses may suggest selling underperforming assets at a discount.
Detailed definition
This represents the realized gain or loss from the divestiture of a business unit, subsidiary, or significant asset grou...
Peer comparison
Commonly found in companies undergoing portfolio restructuring or M&A activity.
operating_gain_loss_on_sale_of_businessHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $3.00M | $6.00M | $1.34B | $556.00M | -$2.00M | $1.00M | $50.00M | -$119.00M | $0.00 | -$1.00M | $0.00 | $0.00 | $21.00M | $38.00M | $0.00 | $3.00M | $0.00 | $270.00M | $175.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | +100.0% | >999% | -58.6% | -100.4% | +150.0% | >999% | -338.0% | +100.0% | — | +100.0% | — | — | +81.0% | -100.0% | — | -100.0% | — | -35.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | -166.7% | -83.3% | -96.3% | -121.4% | +100.0% | -200.0% | -100.0% | +100.0% | — | >999% | — | — | -100.0% | +610.5% | — |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Intelligence | $1.30B | $518.00M | -$17.00M | $0.00 | $46.00M | — | — | $21.00M |
| Indices | — | $38.00M | $14.00M | — | -$4.00M | $8.00M | -$1.00M | — |
| Total | $1.34B | $556.00M | -$2.00M | $1.00M | $50.00M | -$119.00M | $0.00 | $21.00M |
Indices, Market Intelligence were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is S&P Global's gain on sale of business and assets?
- S&P Global (SPGI) reported gain on sale of business and assets of $175.00M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for S&P Global's gain on sale of business and assets?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), S&P Global's gain on sale of business and assets has grown at a 123.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.00M to $273.00M.
- What does gain on sale of business and assets mean?
- The profit or loss recognized from selling a business segment or major asset.