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StepStone Group Inc (STEP)
$42.61+2.02 (+4.98%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
StepStone Group Inc.
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The Narrative
StepStone Group Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $42.61 with a market capitalization of $6.1B. Wall Street consensus targets $66.50 (8 analysts), implying a +56.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $38.85, remaining 21.6% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +56.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $588.58M↑ | $586.51M↑ | $454.23M↑ | $364.29M↓ | $377.73M |
| Gross Profit | $228.13M↓ | $298.19M↑ | $207.01M↑ | $172.60M↑ | $163.48M |
| Operating Income | -$20.34M↑ | -$221.25M↑ | -$722.75M↓ | -$59.03M↓ | -$5.87M |
| Net Income | -$7.79M↑ | -$123.45M↑ | -$366.14M↓ | -$38.42M↓ | -$18.51M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
StepStone Group Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in primary, direct, fund of funds, secondary direct, and secondary indirect investments. For direct investment, it seeks to invest in private debt, venture debt, incubatio...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$6.15B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.47%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
129.56%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.21M
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