StepStone Group Inc
NASDAQ:STEP

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StepStone Group Inc
NASDAQ:STEP
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Price: 71.06 USD 3% Market Closed
Market Cap: 8.4B USD

StepStone Group Inc
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StepStone Group Inc. stands as a prominent figure in the realm of private markets investment, crafting its narrative on a foundation of deep expertise and strategic insight. Founded in 2007, the company has carved out a niche by providing customized investment solutions and advisory services. Unlike traditional investment firms that focus solely on one particular asset class or strategy, StepStone's approach is highly diversified and bespoke. Through its reach across private equity, private debt, real assets, and infrastructure, it offers clients—ranging from prominent institutional investors to high-net-worth individuals—a tailored investment pathway that aligns with their specific financial goals and risk tolerance.

At the heart of StepStone's business model lies its ability to leverage robust data analytics and in-depth market understanding to generate superior returns. The firm occupies a unique position as both a manager and advisor, giving it a dual revenue stream from management fees and advisory fees. This model allows StepStone to align itself closely with client success, providing a portfolio that is not only broad but strategically curated. By maintaining strong global networks and long-standing relationships across the private investment landscape, StepStone ensures access to exclusive investment opportunities, ultimately enhancing the value it delivers to its clients. Through a combination of hands-on management and strategic advisory, StepStone endeavors to harness the complex nature of private markets to offer sustainable growth options to its partners.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q2 2026
Call Date
Nov 6, 2025
AI Summary
Q2 2026

GAAP Loss: StepStone reported a GAAP net loss of $366 million, or $4.66 per share, mainly due to accounting for the Private Wealth profits interest buy-in—a non-cash item tied to strong Private Wealth growth.

Fee-Related Earnings: Fee-related earnings (FRE) reached $79 million, up 9% year-over-year, with core FRE up 34% driven by strong fundraising and performance fees.

Private Wealth Momentum: Private Wealth subscriptions hit a record $2.4 billion, nearly double the previous quarterly high, boosted by new product launches like STPEX.

Fundraising Strength: Institutional fundraising stayed robust, with $3.8 billion in managed account gross additions and $3.4 billion in commingled fund inflows this quarter.

AUM Growth: Fee-earning assets rose by over $5.5 billion in the quarter, reaching nearly $133 billion; total fee-earning plus undeployed capital now stands at about $163 billion.

Guidance on Subscriptions: Management expects Private Wealth subscription growth to moderate after an exceptional launch surge for STPEX.

Product and Tech Expansion: New data and index products were launched, and the firm continues to invest in technology and open new offices globally.

Key Financials
GAAP Net Loss
$366 million
GAAP EPS
$-4.66
Fee-Related Earnings
$79 million
Core Fee-Related Earnings
$78 million
FRE Margin
36%
Adjusted Net Income
$66.7 million
Adjusted Net Income Per Share
$0.54
Fee Revenues
$217 million
Gross Realized Performance Fees
$65 million
Net Realized Performance Fees
$34 million
Adjusted Cash-Based Compensation
$100 million
Cash Compensation Ratio
46%
General and Administrative Expenses
$34 million
Fee-Earning AUM
$133 billion
Undeployed Fee-Earning Capital
$30 billion
Combined Fee-Earning AUM plus UFEC
$163 billion
Blended Management Fee Rate
0.63%
Private Wealth Platform AUM
$12 billion
Evergreen Non-Traded BDC (SCRED) Net Assets
$1.5 billion
Net Accrued Carry
$842 million
Investment Portfolio
$314 million
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Monte M. Brem J.D.
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
No Bio Available
Mr. Scott Hart
CEO, Head of Private Equity, Director & Partner
No Bio Available
Mr. Jason Paul Ment J.D.
Partner, President & Co-COO
No Bio Available
Mr. David Y Park
Partner & CFO
No Bio Available
Mr. Jose A. Fernandez J.D.
CO-COO, Director & Partner
No Bio Available
Mr. Thomas Keck
Partner, Head of Research and Portfolio Management & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Michael I. McCabe
Partner, Head of Strategy & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Anthony Keathley
MD & Chief Accounting Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Seth Weiss
Managing Director of Corporate Investor Relations - New York
No Bio Available
Ms. Jennifer Yayoi Ishiguro
Partner, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
No Bio Available

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Address
NEW YORK
New York City
450 Lexington Avenue, 31St Floor
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