STEP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

STEP has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 1.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.48%
Payout Ratio 88.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 41.42%
Consistency Lifetime 98.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.42%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 71.73%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 0%
Total Return 5y: 91.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

STEP Dividend History: Last 20 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.45%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.28 -56.3% 0.45%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.64 166.7% 1.16%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.41%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.36%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.24 -33.3% 0.44%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.36 71.4% 0.84%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.59%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.83%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.21 -53.3% 0.69%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.45 125% 1.83%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.71%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.68%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.73%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% 0.77%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.43%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 114.3% 0.36%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.15%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.2%
2021-03-18 2021-02-26 2021-03-12 Other 0.07 0% 0.23%

STEP Dividend FAQ

StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ: STEP) is a New-York-based investment manager that offers a broad suite of private-equity-related products, including primary direct investments, fund-of-funds, and secondary transactions across a wide range of asset classes and stages-from seed-stage venture capital to mature buyouts and distressed credit.

What is the Dividend Yield of STEP?

As of February 2026, STEP`s dividend yield is 2.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.44 USD by the current share price of 62.43.

Does STEP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, STEP paid a dividend of 1.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.28 USD.

How often does STEP pay dividends?

STEP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, STEP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-28.

STEP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STEP for the next 4 payments are between 0.325 (+16.1%) and 0.494 (+76.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will STEP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.28 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Stepstone (STEP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for STEP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Stepstone (STEP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of STEP?

STEP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 41.4% per year.
Strong growth: STEP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of STEP?

STEP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.42%. If you bought STEP's shares at 32.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of STEP?

STEP Payout Consistency is 98.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Stepstone has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does STEP have a good Dividend Yield?

STEP`s 2.48% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of STEP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of STEP is 88.9%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of STEP?

STEP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

STEP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in STEP's Outstanding Shares?

Stepstone's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 10.73% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has STEP ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2018 29,237,500
2019 29,237,500
2020 32,705,000 +11.86%
2021 61,483,200 +87.99%
2022 62,192,900 +1.15%
2023 64,069,000 +3.02%
2024 73,687,000 +15.01%
2025 78,561,600 +6.62%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:20