StepStone (STEP.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 35% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for StepStone (STEP.US) – stock price at 49.25 $, August 2026
StepStone stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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StepStone Price Target 2026: Analysts See 35% Upside

The average price target for StepStone is $66.50. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 35,03% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is StepStone overvalued or undervalued?

StepStone is currently undervalued with a gap of 35% relative to the price target.


The current price is $49.25, which places StepStone in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $59.85, and overvalued when the price exceeds $73.15.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For StepStone, the fair value range lies between $59.85 and $73.15.


See the full price target analysis for StepStone →

Analyst Ratings for StepStone stock in 2026: Buy

6 analysts cover StepStone. Analysts are mostly neutral — 50% recommend Hold. The average price target is $66.50, which gives an upside of 35% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.83/5)
Strong Buy
2 (33.3%)
Buy
1 (16.7%)
Hold
3 (50%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.83 out of 5 based on 6 analysts

About StepStone – Asset Management

StepStone Group Inc. er et investeringsselskab, der primært fokuserer på private equity og venturekapital. De tjener penge ved at lave alle mulige former for investeringer, lige fra tidlige seed-runder og inkubation til modne virksomhedsopkøb. StepStone investerer bredt, både i gæld og egenkapital, og er kendt for at lave både direkte investeringer og fond-i-fond-løsninger. Deres fokusområder er ret omfattende; de investerer i alt fra teknologi og sundhedspleje til infrastruktur og naturressourcer. StepStone arbejder globalt, men har særlig fokus på Nordamerika, Europa og Asien. De blev grundlagt i 2006 og har siden da opbygget en stor portefølje i mange sektorer. Read more about the company

Key Figures for StepStone

$ 6,3B Market cap
$ 2,0B Revenue
Asset Management Industry
- P/E
3.15 P/S
33.00 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is StepStone?

Speculative stock

StepStone is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for StepStone

💰 Value Score 3/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 15/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 30/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 16/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 3 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in StepStone that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,568% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -26.9% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -55.9% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 39% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 3.1. The P/B ratio is 33.0.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The latest quarterly earnings grew -38.5% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 4 out of 9 — average financial health. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 1,568.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 9.93% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

StepStone Dividend 2026: 2.3% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for StepStone in 2026

Dividend yield
2.32%
Dividend per share
0.83 USD
Payout ratio
94.9%
Very high
Dividend growth (4 years)
+300.0%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.19 USD

When does StepStone pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
June 15, 2026
Next dividend payment
June 30, 2026
Latest payment date
June 30, 2026

How much does StepStone pay in dividends?

StepStone pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.83 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 2.32%. Over the last 4 years, the annual dividend has grown by 300.0%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 94.9%, which is very high. The company pays out almost all of its profits as dividends, which can limit future growth and dividend stability.

Historical Dividend Payments for StepStone

We have registered dividend payments for StepStone since 2021-03-18. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 29 times, most recently on 2026-06-15. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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2026-06-152026-06-300.83USDUnknown period
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2026-02-272026-03-130.28USDUnknown period
2025-11-282025-12-150.28USDUnknown period
2025-08-292025-09-150.28USDUnknown period
2025-06-132025-06-300.64USDUnknown period
2025-02-282025-03-140.24USDUnknown period
2024-11-292024-12-130.24USDUnknown period
2024-08-302024-09-130.24USDUnknown period
2024-06-142024-06-280.36USDUnknown period
2024-02-282024-03-150.21USDUnknown period
2023-11-292023-12-150.21USDUnknown period
2023-08-302023-09-150.21USDUnknown period
2023-06-142023-06-300.45USDUnknown period
2023-02-272023-03-150.20USDUnknown period
2022-11-292022-12-150.20USDUnknown period
2022-08-302022-09-150.20USDUnknown period
2022-06-142022-06-300.20USDUnknown period
2022-02-252022-03-150.15USDUnknown period
2021-11-292021-12-150.15USDUnknown period
2021-08-302021-09-150.07USDUnknown period
2021-06-292021-07-150.07USDUnknown period
2021-03-182021-03-120.07USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in StepStone 2026: The Signal Is mixed

In 2026, insiders at StepStone have made 20 transactions – split into 2 purchases and 18 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 34,281,410 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include McCabe Michael I, Mitchell Steven R, Fernandez Jose A and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mixed.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mixed

There are both insider purchases and sales over the last 3 months, with no clear direction.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 3 sales. A net 1,451,188 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 2 purchases and 18 sales. A net 34,281,410 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: McCabe Michael I bought 96,887 shares at 42 $ each on 2026-06-11. The stock has since risen 17.4%.

Latest sale: Fernandez Jose A sold 2,290 shares at 43 $ each on 2026-06-03.

Who is buying: McCabe Michael I, Mitchell Steven R.

Who is selling: Fernandez Jose A, Park David Y, Keathley Anthony, Scott W Hart, Hart Scott W and others.

Latest Insider Trades in StepStone (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in StepStone. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-11 McCabe Michael I Buy 96,887 42 4,111,884
2026-06-03 Fernandez Jose A Sell 2,290 43 97,646
2026-06-02 Fernandez Jose A Sell 85,200 47 4,032,516
2026-06-01 Fernandez Jose A Sell 28,324 51 1,432,911
2026-02-23 Mitchell Steven R Buy 1,200 44 53,016
2026-02-14 Park David Y Sell 3,480 57 197,525
2026-02-14 Keathley Anthony Sell 296 57 16,801
2026-01-26 Scott W Hart Sell 10,000 73 725,200
2026-01-26 Hart Scott W Sell 4,616 73 336,830
2025-12-26 Scott W Hart Sell 10,000 66 661,700

Who is buying and selling StepStone shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in StepStone: McCabe Michael I, Mitchell Steven R. In total, 4,164,900 $ was bought across 2 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Fernandez Jose A, Park David Y, Keathley Anthony, Scott W Hart, Hart Scott W and others. In total, 38,446,310 $ was sold across 18 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

StepStone Short Selling 2026: 9.9% Sold Short

High short interest: 9.9% of the free float
Short % of free float
9.9%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 9.9% means that 9.9% of the freely traded shares in StepStone have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 8/6/2026. With a short interest of 9.9%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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9.9%

StepStone Earnings – ⚡ Reporting TODAY 8/6/2026

The next earnings date for StepStone is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of StepStone 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of StepStone (STEP.US) – RSI 67, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
StepStone technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of StepStone Group Inc

StepStone Group Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $49.82 is 13.4% above the 20-day average ($43.94). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 13.0% above the 50-day average ($44.10). Long term, the stock is 7.2% below the 200-day average ($53.67), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (44.10) is below the 200-day average (53.67), which is a classic bearish signal for StepStone Group Inc.

Is StepStone Group Inc overbought or oversold?

StepStone Group Inc has an RSI of 66.8. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for StepStone Group Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.891), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.055) by 0.836, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-3.234), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-3.319) by 0.085, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for StepStone Group Inc

StepStone Group Inc has an annual standard deviation of 46.8%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for StepStone Group Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.891). Weekly bearish (-3.234).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 66.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About StepStone stock in 2026

Should you buy StepStone stock now?
The technical signal for StepStone is currently NEUTRAL. StepStone trades at $49.25 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.891 with rising momentum (signal: 0.055); RSI is at 66.8 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $66.50 points to 35.0% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for StepStone stock?
The average analyst price target for StepStone is $66.50. The current price is $49.25, which gives an upside of 35.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $59.85 and $73.15.
Is StepStone a dividend stock?
Yes, StepStone is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.32%. The latest dividend was $0.83 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 6/15/2026. The payout ratio is 94.9%, which is considered high. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/30/2026.
When does StepStone pay a dividend in 2026?
StepStone pays its next dividend on 6/30/2026. The latest dividend was $0.83 per share with an ex-dividend date of 6/15/2026. The dividend yield is 2.32%. The payout ratio of 94.9% points to a high dividend relative to earnings.
What is the risk of StepStone stock?
StepStone is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 46.8%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is StepStone overvalued?
No, StepStone is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (35.0% upside). StepStone has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 3.1, a P/B ratio of 33.0. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 35.0%.
Is StepStone overbought?
No, StepStone is not overbought. RSI is at 66.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 66.8 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 12.1% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next StepStone earnings report?
StepStone reports earnings TODAY, August 6, 2026! The stock currently trades at $49.25. Watch how the price reacts after the release. The RSI is at 66.8, so the report can reinforce the current technical trend.
Is StepStone shorted?
Yes, StepStone is shorted with 9.9% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying StepStone stock?
No, insiders are not buying StepStone shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 3 sales. On a net basis, 1,451,188 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 2 purchases and 18 sales, with a net 34,281,410 $ sold. Active sellers include Fernandez Jose A, Park David Y, Keathley Anthony and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is StepStone a good stock?
Based on our total score, StepStone is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 16 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 3/100, Quality: 15/100, Momentum: 30/100. In addition: analysts see 35.0% upside to the price target; a dividend of 2.32%; technical signal: Hold. Whether StepStone is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for StepStone stock?
The outlook for StepStone based on current data: the average analyst price target is $66.50 (+35.0%); the next earnings report is due on 8/6/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is StepStone stock rising?
StepStone is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 12.1% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 9.9% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can StepStone go?
The average analyst price target for StepStone is $66.50, which corresponds to a potential gain of 35.0% from the current price of $49.25. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can StepStone fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for StepStone. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does StepStone do?
StepStone Group Inc. er et investeringsselskab, der primært fokuserer på private equity og venturekapital. De tjener penge ved at lave alle mulige former for investeringer, lige fra tidlige seed-runder og inkubation til modne virksomhedsopkøb. StepStone investerer bredt, både ... The company belongs to the Financiel service sector, more specifically the Asset Management industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate StepStone as an investment.
Did StepStone raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from StepStone. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is StepStone making money or losing money?
No, StepStone is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -26.9%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can StepStone go bankrupt?
Altman Z2 is not used for banks and financial companies — their balance sheet is built on debt (that is the business model), so the model would wrongly classify a healthy bank as distressed. For StepStone, look instead at the capital base (e.g. the core capital ratio), loan losses and earnings power.
Does StepStone have a lot of debt?
Yes, StepStone has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,568%. For the financiel service sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.