STEP Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield
STEP has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 1.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECAT NYSE BlackRock ESG Capital |
1,402 M | 43.18% | 91.7% |
| BCAT NYSE BlackRock Capital |
1,458 M | 37.69% | 100.0% |
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3,326 M | 41.58% | 97.5% |
| KBDC NYSE Kayne Anderson BDC |
837 M | 32.87% | 100.0% |
| VCTR NASDAQ Victory Capital Holdings |
7,091 M | 22.44% | 91.7% |
| STEP NASDAQ Stepstone |
5,844 M | 21.60% | 98.9% |
| ARES NYSE Ares Management |
39,063 M | 20.24% | 91.7% |
| TIP MI Tamburi Investment |
1,528 M | 20.80% | 100.0% |
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5,479 M | 23.16% | 90.8% |
| BAM NYSE Brookfield Asset Management |
71,445 M | 16.22% | 100.0% |
STEP Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-09-15 | Quarterly | 0.33 | -60.2% | 0.66% |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.83 | +196.4% | 1.86% |
| 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% | 0.78% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.36% |
STEP Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, STEP's dividend yield is 3.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.72 USD by the current share price of 43.84.
As of October 2026, STEP paid a dividend of 1.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-31 and the payout was 0.33 USD.
STEP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, STEP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-31.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STEP for the next payments are between 0.332 (+0.6%) and 0.585 (+77.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.09%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.33 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Stepstone (STEP) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Stepstone (STEP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
STEP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.6% per year. Strong growth: STEP's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
STEP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.81%. If you bought STEP's shares at 37.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.81% of your original purchase price.
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.
STEP's 3.59% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of STEP is 76.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
STEP's Overall Dividend Rating is 74.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
STEP Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-12 17:28 UTC