StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) Stock Forecast
STEP analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.50 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $66.10 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +58.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.58
- 52-week range
- $39.54 – $76.27
STEP analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
STEP price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
STEP earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.56 | $0.53 | $0.61 | $0.54 | +3.7% | 9 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.75 | $0.55 | $0.90 | $0.65 | +16.0% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.46 | $2.33 | $2.57 | $2.16 | +13.9% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.40 | $3.15 | $3.64 | $2.46 | +38.2% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
STEP revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $325.3M | $304.1M | $336.0M | +15.2% | 3 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $587.3M | $465.0M | $667.9M | +18.8% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.61B | $1.39B | $1.73B | +22.1% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.90B | $1.61B | $2.07B | +17.9% | 4 |
STEP EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
STEP revenue: reported and forecast
STEP EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.57 | $0.58 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.56 | −1.1% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.72 | $0.80 | $0.74 | $0.76 | $0.75 | +4.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.44 | $2.48 | $2.48 | $2.48 | $2.46 | +1.1% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.27 | $3.49 | $3.43 | $3.41 | $3.40 | +4.1% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
STEP earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; STEP beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from STEP
10 analysts cover StepStone; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $66.10, 58.7% above the latest close of $41.64. Analysts expect earnings of $2.46 per share for FY2027, +13.9% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $3.40 per share on revenue of $1.9 billion. StepStone beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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STEP forecast FAQ
What is StepStone's price target?
The average analyst price target for StepStone is $66.10, 58.7% above the latest close of $41.64.
Is StepStone a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering StepStone, 6 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is StepStone's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.46 per share for FY2027 (range $2.33 to $2.57); for FY2028 the estimate is $3.40.
What is StepStone's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $1.6 billion, growth of 22.1%; for FY2028 it is $1.9 billion.
When does StepStone report earnings?
StepStone is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.58.
Does StepStone usually beat earnings estimates?
StepStone reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.