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StepStone Group Inc.

S&P 500

STEP/Financial Services · Asset Management/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

3.67%

$1.67 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$40.91P/E106.6MCap5.7BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

37/ 100Warning

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.

Payout & Coverage

Danger

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Profitability

Danger
-55.9%Danger
-3.5%Danger

Dividend Track Record

Caution
5+ yrsCaution
NoneVery Safe
UnstableDanger

About 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

Income Calculator

STEP Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$4,091.00

Annual Income

$167.00

Quarterly Income

$41.75

Monthly Income

$13.92

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEP's current dividend yield?
StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) currently has a dividend yield of 3.67%, based on a stock price of $40.91 and an annual dividend of $1.67.
When is STEP's next dividend payment date?
STEP's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-15 and the next payment date is 2026-06-30. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does STEP pay in dividends per year?
StepStone Group Inc. paid $1.44 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has STEP been increasing its dividend?
StepStone Group Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is STEP's dividend safe?
StepStone Group Inc. has a payout ratio of 167.21%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 184.41%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is STEP's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates StepStone Group Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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