StepStone Group NASDAQ: STEP reported record fee-related earnings and its strongest 12-month fundraising period in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, as growth in managed accounts and private wealth funds lifted assets and revenue.
StepStone's revenue surged 69.7% year-over-year to $378.9M in 2027Q1, driven almost entirely by non-interest income (96.5% of total revenue), yet GAAP net income remains deeply negative at -$115.8M, reflecting cumulative losses of $1.1B over the past year.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $0.66+19.1% vs $0.55 | $773M+138.0% vs $325M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | $0.48-4.8% vs $0.50 | $301M-2.8% vs $309M |
Q2 2026 May 20, 2026 | $0.57+9.2% vs $0.52 | $306M+4.7% vs $292M |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $0.65+8.3% vs $0.60 | $495M+25.2% vs $395M |
StepStone Group NASDAQ: STEP reported record fee-related earnings and its strongest 12-month fundraising period in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, as growth in managed accounts and private wealth funds lifted assets and revenue.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for StepStone Group (STEP) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.54 per share a year ago.
NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) (“we,” “us,” or the “Company”), a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services, today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. This represents results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.45 | $6.13B | -12.27 | 69.96% | -13.9% | -30.26% | 3.09% | |
| $145.86 | $10.19B | 24.23 | 9.55% | 15.78% | 16.93% | 1.74% | |
| $89.46 | $4.97B | 17.02 | 6.35% | 32.94% | 17.62% | 2.91% | |
| $12.66 | $2.37B | 57.91 | 9.17% | 8.1% | 47.35% | 1.01% | |
| $133.98 | $44B | 70.43 | 96.21% | 7.93% | 5.07% | 6.03% | |
| $119.50 | $94.14B | 26.88 | 21.87% | 22.58% | 16.4% | 6.44% |
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StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) grew revenue by 50.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) reported a net loss of $318.3M over the trailing twelve months.
Yes. StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) pays a dividend that yields 3.09% at the current price, a moderate yield.
StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) had a return on equity (ROE) of -30.3% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) has a net interest margin (NIM) of -0.1%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) has an efficiency ratio of 103.3%. This is higher than peers, suggesting room for cost optimization.