Other Income & Expense

Gain on Sale of Business

S&P Global Gain on Sale of Business 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 shows an upward trend with a 123.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

A gain indicates successful divestiture of non-core assets, while a loss may suggest impairment or forced liquidation.

Detailed definition

This represents the net profit or loss realized from the divestiture of a business unit, subsidiary, or significant asse...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by large conglomerates and financial services firms undergoing strategic portfolio shifts.

Metric ID: etn_gain_on_sale_of_business

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '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%
Range-$119.00M$1.34B
Avg YoY Growth+349.3%
Median YoY Growth-96.3%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q2 '24Q3 '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?
S&P Global (SPGI) reported gain on sale of business of $175.00M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for S&P Global's gain on sale of business?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), S&P Global's gain on sale of business has grown at a 123.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.00M to $273.00M.
What does gain on sale of business mean?
The profit or loss recognized from selling a business unit or subsidiary.