Discontinued — last reported Q4 '22

Operating

Change in Deferred Revenue

S&P Global Change in Deferred Revenue decreased by 365.9% to -$205.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 51.9%, from -$135.00M to -$205.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 3.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2022

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong future revenue potential and customer commitment, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of prior obligations.

Detailed definition

Reflects the change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or earned. Th...

Peer comparison

Common in technology and equipment sectors with long lead-time contracts.

Metric ID: cf_change_in_deferred_revenue

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value-$15.00M-$83.00M$357.00M-$100.00M-$50.00M-$38.00M$225.00M$61.00M-$203.00M$71.00M$423.00M$84.00M-$158.00M-$135.00M$431.00M$181.00M-$44.00M-$205.00M
QoQ Change-453.3%+530.1%-128.0%+50.0%+24.0%+692.1%-72.9%-432.8%+135.0%+495.8%-80.1%-288.1%+14.6%+419.3%-58.0%-124.3%-365.9%
YoY Change-233.3%+54.2%-37.0%+161.0%-306.0%+286.8%+88.0%+37.7%+22.2%-290.1%+1.9%+115.5%+72.2%-51.9%
Range-$205.00M$431.00M
CAGR+85.0%
Avg YoY Growth-5.6%
Median YoY Growth+29.9%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is S&P Global's change in deferred revenue?
S&P Global (SPGI) reported change in deferred revenue of -$205.00M in Q3 2025.
How has S&P Global's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
S&P Global's change in deferred revenue decreased by 51.9% year-over-year, from -$135.00M to -$205.00M.
What is the long-term trend for S&P Global's change in deferred revenue?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), S&P Global's change in deferred revenue has grown at a 3.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $198.00M to $222.00M.
What does change in deferred revenue mean?
The change in payments received from customers for work not yet completed.

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