S&P Capital IQ Pro
Financial research software
Financial services software
Deal sourcing
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What is S&P Capital IQ Pro
S&P Capital IQ Pro is a financial research platform that provides company, market, and transaction data alongside analytics and screening tools. It is used by investment professionals for equity and credit research, comparable company analysis, valuation modeling support, and monitoring corporate actions and news. The product combines S&P Global datasets with workflow features such as watchlists, charting, and Excel integration for analysis and reporting.
Broad company and market coverage
The platform aggregates fundamentals, estimates, ownership, credit information, and corporate actions across public companies and many private entities. Users can move from a company profile to related securities, peers, and industry context without switching tools. This breadth supports common workflows like comps, screening, and monitoring in one environment.
Strong screening and analytics tools
Capital IQ Pro includes configurable screeners for companies, deals, and investors using financial, market, and descriptive criteria. It supports peer sets, relative valuation outputs, and time-series charting for quick analysis. These tools help analysts narrow large universes into actionable shortlists for research and pipeline building.
Excel and workflow integration
The product is widely used with Excel-based workflows through add-ins and data export features that support repeatable models and templates. Users can refresh datasets in spreadsheets and standardize outputs for internal reporting. This reduces manual data entry compared with assembling data from multiple sources.
Cost and licensing complexity
Pricing is typically enterprise-oriented and can be high for smaller teams or individual users. Access often depends on modules and entitlements, which can complicate budgeting and user provisioning. Organizations may need to manage seat allocation and feature access carefully to control costs.
Learning curve for new users
The breadth of datasets, functions, and navigation options can make onboarding time-consuming. Building effective screens, templates, and standardized workflows often requires training and internal documentation. Occasional users may not realize the full value without dedicated enablement.
Private company data variability
Coverage and depth for private companies can vary by region and company size, and some fields may be estimated or incomplete. Users may still need to validate key items with primary sources, filings, or direct outreach for diligence. This can affect deal sourcing and private market research where data availability is uneven.
Seller details
S&P Global Inc.
New York, NY, USA
1860
Public
https://www.spglobal.com/
https://x.com/SPGlobal
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sp-global/
