StepStone Group Inc.
S&P 500STEP/Financial Services · Asset Management/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
3.67%
$1.67 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
STEP's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 2.8% net debt / total assets & None dividend cut. Areas of concern: 167.2% earnings payout ratio & 184.4% fcf payout ratio. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 9 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 2.8%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 167.2%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 184.4%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Return on Equity: -55.9%Return on equity is below industry norms.
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CautionAbout StepStone Group Inc.
StepStone Group Inc. is a global private markets investment firm specializing in customized investment solutions, advisory, and data services for institutional and private wealth clients. It serves major pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals by developing tailored private markets portfolios across private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and real estate asset classes. The firm employs synergistic strategies including primary fund commitments, secondary market acquisitions, and direct co-investments with third-party managers, delivered through separately managed accounts, focused commingled funds, and advisory services. StepStone Group Inc. leverages proprietary platforms like SPI for research, performance monitoring, portfolio analytics, cash flow forecasting, and reporting to enhance client insights and operational efficiency. With a global presence in 27 cities across 16 countries, it combines local expertise with multi-asset class scale, reviewing thousands of opportunities annually to allocate capital effectively. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, New York, StepStone Group Inc. plays a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of private markets for sophisticated investors.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.67%
Annual Dividend
$1.67
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
167.21%
FCF Payout Ratio
184.41%
52-Week Range
$40.58 - $77.80
Dividend History (2016–2025)
STEP annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
STEP earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 30, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
24.29%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
92.00%
5-Year Total Growth
N/A
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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