STEP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

STEP has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 1.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.73%
Payout Ratio 93.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 41.42%
Consistency Lifetime 98.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.24%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 71.10%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
Payout Yield (right) Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ECC 533 M 28.42% 31.98%
ECAT 1,512 M 23.72% 35.42%
BCAT 1,614 M 23.56% 33.66%
OXSQ 154 M 23.31% 24.56%
CION 334 M 17.85% 32.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
FSCO 1,026 M 105.43% 90.0%
OWL 15,520 M 60.14% 100.0%
BXSL 5,588 M 55.26% 90.8%
ECAT 1,512 M 43.41% 100.0%
VCTR 5,440 M 38.32% 100.0%
STEP Dividend History: Last 21 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.62%
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% N/A

STEP Dividend FAQ

StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm providing customized portfolios and advisory services. The firm operates across four primary asset classes: private equity, real estate, infrastructure and real assets, and private debt. Its investment strategies encompass primary fund commitments, secondary transactions, and direct co-investments.

What is the Dividend Yield of STEP?

As of May 2026, STEP's dividend yield is 2.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.48 USD by the current share price of 53.54.

Does STEP pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, STEP paid a dividend of 1.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 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 2026-02-27.

STEP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STEP for the next payments are between 0.359 (+28.2%) and 0.473 (+68.9%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.05%.

Will STEP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.28 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. 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 5.24%. If you bought STEP's shares at 28.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.24% 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 2.73% 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 93.1%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of STEP?

STEP's Overall Dividend Rating is 71.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

STEP Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in STEP's Outstanding Shares?

Stepstone's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 8.32% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 89.9%). 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
2021 33,000,000 0%
2022 54,000,000 +63.64%
2023 62,000,000 +14.81%
2024 67,000,000 +8.06%
2025 71,000,000 +5.97%

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: 2026-05-15 02:38 UTC