Business Segments · Initial Charge Recorded
Ratings — Initial Charge Recorded
S&P Global Ratings — Initial Charge Recorded increased by 142.9% to $17.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 325.0%, from $4.00M to $17.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026
Rolls up toRestructuring Charges
How to read this metric
An increase indicates unexpected one-time costs or asset impairments, which may negatively impact short-term segment profitability.
Detailed definition
Represents the initial financial impact or impairment charge recognized specifically within the credit ratings business...
Peer comparison
Similar to restructuring or impairment charges found in other financial services or professional services firms.
Metric ID:
spgi_segment_ratings_initial_charge_recordedHistorical Data
11 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.00M | $8.00M | $1.00M | $12.00M | $26.00M | $10.00M | $4.00M | $6.00M | $0.00 | $7.00M | $17.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +60.0% | -87.5% | >999% | +116.7% | -61.5% | -60.0% | +50.0% | -100.0% | — | +142.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +420.0% | -61.5% | -60.0% | — | — | — | +325.0% |
Range$0.00 – $26.00M
CAGR+63.2%
Avg YoY Growth+155.9%
Median YoY Growth+132.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is S&P Global's ratings — initial charge recorded?
- S&P Global (SPGI) reported ratings — initial charge recorded of $17.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has S&P Global's ratings — initial charge recorded changed year-over-year?
- S&P Global's ratings — initial charge recorded increased by 325.0% year-over-year, from $4.00M to $17.00M.
- What does ratings — initial charge recorded mean?
- The initial one-time financial charge recognized within the credit ratings business segment.