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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

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

How to read this metric

A gain indicates successful portfolio optimization or asset liquidation, while a loss may reflect a distressed sale or poor asset performance.

Detailed definition

The net financial impact resulting from the divestiture of business units, subsidiaries, or significant assets. This rep...

Peer comparison

Non-recurring item; should be normalized when comparing core operating performance across peers.

Metric ID: other_gain_loss_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 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?
Profit or loss realized from selling off parts of the business or assets.