VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Friday, December 26, 2025

Stock Comparison

S&P Global Inc. vs The Trade Desk, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

S&P Global Inc.

SPGI · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-21
Moat score
77/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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The Trade Desk, Inc.

TTD · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$18.5B
SectorCommunication Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
62/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Side-by-side metrics

S&P Global Inc.
The Trade Desk, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
SPGI - New York Stock Exchange
TTD - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$18.5B
Sector
Financials
Communication Services
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Advertising Technology Platform (DSP)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
6%-10% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
77 / 100
62 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network, Financial
Network, Demand
Last update
2025-12-21
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Switching Costs General

S&P Global Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinScope EconomiesRegulated Standards PipeBrand TrustDe Facto StandardCompliance AdvantageEcosystem ComplementsBenchmark Pricing Power

The Trade Desk, Inc. strengths

Interoperability HubData Network EffectsStandards Registry

Segment mix

S&P Global Inc. segments

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S&P Global Market Intelligence

Oligopoly

32.6%

S&P Global Ratings

Oligopoly

29.6%

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Oligopoly

15.1%

S&P Global Mobility

Competitive

11.3%

S&P Dow Jones Indices

Oligopoly

11.4%

The Trade Desk, Inc. segments

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Advertising Technology Platform (DSP)

Competitive

100%

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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