Goldman Sachs has upgraded StepStone Group Inc (STEP) from Neutral to Buy as of September 17, 2025. The current share price stands at $60.38.
This upgrade reflects a more optimistic outlook on StepStone's prospects, suggesting improved fundamentals or enhanced confidence in the company’s strategic direction. As a private markets investment firm headquartered in New York City, StepStone Group partners with clients to build tailored private markets portfolios across private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and real estate.
With a market capitalization of $7.1 billion, StepStone reported an EPS of -8.00 in the trailing twelve months and boasts a remarkable dividend yield of 183.4%. Upcoming earnings are on the horizon, with estimates of $0.58 per share and $320.2 million in revenue for August 5, 2026.
Analyst ratings can offer valuable perspectives, but they should be considered alongside various factors, including company fundamentals and market trends. It's important to note that analyst opinions may vary and can change as new information becomes available.
Currently, the analyst consensus for StepStone stands at 3 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, and 4 Hold ratings. This update provides insight into the evolving sentiment surrounding the firm, particularly following its recent earnings performance, which saw a positive surprise in Q2 2026 with an EPS of $0.54, exceeding estimates by 9.1%.