Foundation of Standard & Poor's
Henry Varnum Poor published "History of Railroads and Canals in the United States," which laid the foundation for what would become Standard & Poor's.
1860
1906
Incorporation of Poor's Publishing
Henry Varnum Poor's company was officially incorporated as Poor's Publishing, focusing on financial publications and analysis.
1917
Formation of Standard Statistics Bureau
The Standard Statistics Bureau was formed to provide financial data on companies, which later merged with Poor's Publishing.
1941
Merger of Standard Statistics and Poor's Publishing
Standard Statistics and Poor's Publishing merged to form Standard & Poor's Corporation, combining their expertise in financial information and analysis.
1966
Acquisition by McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill acquired Standard & Poor's, integrating it into its portfolio of financial information services.
1987
Introduction of S&P 500 Index Futures
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange launched futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index, enhancing its role in financial markets.
2000
Launch of S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings was officially launched, providing credit ratings and risk analysis for a wide range of financial instruments.
2006
Introduction of S&P Indices
S&P Global introduced a range of indices, including the S&P Global 1200, expanding its influence in global financial markets.
2011
Downgrade of U.S. Credit Rating
S&P Global Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+, marking a significant moment in financial history.
2013
Launch of S&P Dow Jones Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices was formed as a joint venture between S&P Global, CME Group, and News Corp, becoming one of the largest global index providers.
2016
Rebranding to S&P Global
McGraw-Hill Financial rebranded itself as S&P Global, reflecting its focus on providing essential intelligence to the global financial markets.
2018
Acquisition of Kensho Technologies
S&P Global acquired Kensho Technologies, a leading provider of next-generation analytics, artificial intelligence, and data management solutions.
2020
Acquisition of IHS Markit
S&P Global announced the acquisition of IHS Markit, a leading provider of critical information, analytics, and solutions, significantly expanding its data and analytics capabilities.
2022
Completion of IHS Markit Acquisition
S&P Global completed its acquisition of IHS Markit, further solidifying its position as a leader in data and analytics services.
2023
Launch of ESG Solutions
S&P Global launched comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions to help businesses and investors make informed decisions based on sustainability metrics.
