Sharemaestro company-news research for StepStone Group Inc. (STEP), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
MEX
Mexico
Provisional evidence
Company news sentiment
Latest STEP news and sentiment
StepStone Group Inc.
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
30-day score52Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score
24/100 evidence confidence
90% direct company focus
15 current stories across 3 publishers
Current company news
Early balanced news score
15 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.
Observed headline tone61/100
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Published 30-day score52/100
Latest source headline
Amulet Capital Partners Closes Continuation Vehicle to Support Continued Growth of US Fertility Led by StepStone
finance.yahoo.com · 14 Sep 2026 12:00
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
15 current stories are mapped specifically to STEP.
The score uses 3 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
What limits the score
The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.233.
Confidence is 24/100, below the threshold for a firm score.
52/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
24/100
Confidencethin evidence
90%/100
Company news15 company stories
87/100
Story agreement13/100 difference
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
18 Aug02 Sep16 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Amount of evidence5
0.233 after freshness weightingSource breadth60
3 independent publishersCompany relevance90
share tied directly to this companyFreshness35
recency-weighted evidenceAgreement87
how closely stories agreePublisher mix58
less reliance on one publisherPrice and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.
26 completed price weeks12 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
20 Mar16 Jun11 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
11 Sep 202653MXN 832.0+0.0%
04 Sep 202649MXN 832.0+0.7%
28 Aug 202650MXN 826.401879+0.0%
21 Aug 202650MXN 826.401879+14.0%
14 Aug 202652MXN 725.088142+0.0%
07 Aug 202654MXN 725.088142+0.0%
31 Jul 202650MXN 725.113043-0.7%
24 Jul 202650MXN 730.0-1.1%
Provisional evidence
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Market update587 stories · 47%
Earnings575 stories · 33%
Analyst action692 stories · 13%
Deals and strategy611 stories · 7%
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
finance.yahoo.com595 stories · 33%
MT Newswires694 stories · 27%
Simply Wall St.252 stories · 13%
StockStory502 stories · 13%
GuruFocus.com551 stories · 7%
GlobeNewswire501 stories · 7%
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Infrastructure3Financials3Earnings3Share Price2Semiconductors2Private Equity2Growth Rate2Dividends2AI2Valuation1
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
21 Jun50 neutral14 Sep 15:30
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 15:30 | 52 | -1 | 26/100 (-4) | 15 (-2) | Provisional |
| 10 Sep 23:59 | 53 | +4 | 30/100 (+8) | 17 (+1) | Provisional |
| 08 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +1 | 22/100 (-10) | 16 (-5) | Provisional |
| 01 Sep 23:59 | 48 | -2 | 32/100 (+14) | 21 (+3) | Provisional |
| 31 Aug 23:59 | 50 | -1 | 18/100 (-7) | 18 (+1) | Provisional |
| 27 Aug 23:59 | 51 | +1 | 25/100 (+8) | 17 (0) | Provisional |
| 26 Aug 23:59 | 50 | -1 | 17/100 (-8) | 17 (-1) | Provisional |
| 18 Aug 23:59 | 51 | +0 | 25/100 (-2) | 18 (+3) | Provisional |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
#159Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Amulet Capital Partners Closes Continuation Vehicle to Support Continued Growth of US Fertility Led by StepStone
GREENWICH, Conn., September 14, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amulet Capital Partners ("Amulet"), a middle-market private equity investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare sector, today announced the closing of a recapitalization of US Fertility, the nation's leading fertility services platform, through a new continuation vehicle. StepStone Group ("StepStone") acted as the sole lead investor, supported by other existing and new investors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction marks an important milestone for Amulet and US Fertility, reflecting Amulet's conv
GrowthHealthcareM APrivate Equity
- Published
- 14 Sep 2026 12:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Strategic partnership
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 46/100
- 30-day weight
- 22.8% of the score · 1.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#269Tone
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageStored article
StepStone Seen Delivering Around 25% Annual Earnings Growth, RBC Says
StepStone (STEP) is poised for a significant increase in earnings power, with adjusted EPS expected PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in
Earnings
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 15:44
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 53/100
- 30-day weight
- 32.8% of the score · 5.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#369Tone
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline
RBC Initiates StepStone Group at Outperform With $65 Price Target
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 10:29
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Analyst upgrade
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 50/100
- 30-day weight
- 17.4% of the score · 5.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#4—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Gainline Capital Partners Closes Oversubscribed Single-Asset Continuation Fund to Strengthen Partnership with Core Health & Fitness
STAMFORD, Conn., September 08, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gainline Capital Partners ("Gainline"), a Stamford, Connecticut-based private equity firm, today announced the closing of a single-asset continuation fund (the "Fund") to build upon its partnership with Core Health & Fitness, LLC ("Core" or the "Company"), a global producer and distributor of commercial fitness equipment. The transaction provides existing investors with a liquidity option while raising follow-on capital to support Core's continued growth and global expansion. The Fund was anchored by StepStone Group ("StepStone") as sole le
FitnessGlobal ExpansionPrivate Equity
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 13:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Company discussed · 86%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 7.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#541Tone
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article
Is StepStone Group (STEP) Overvalued After Its 85% Three Year Run?
StepStone Group has produced a strong 84.6% return over the past three years, yet current valuation checks suggest the stock leans expensive rather than offering clear value. Recent price strength sits alongside a low overall value score and an overvalued read on market multiples, which may give some investors pause. The 84.6% gain over three years highlights that StepStone Group has already delivered substantial returns for longer term holders. As a result, expectations embedded in the price may be elevated. Fresh capital raising success in areas like infrastructure secondaries can support gr
Capital MarketsInfrastructureOvervaluedShare PriceValuation
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 15:07
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative valuation view
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 29/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.3% of the score · 14.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#661Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
System One Announces Strategic Investment Partnership with Oaktree and StepStone Group
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- System One announced it has completed a new investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree") and StepStone Group L.P. ("StepStone"). Financial terms were not disclosed.System One System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services and workforce solutions to end markets with critical infrastructure. The Company is a trusted and essential partner to thousands of blue-chip and government clients – delivering specialized, highly technical expertise and resources to execute the most complex, mis
Growth StrategyInfrastructureOutsourcing
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 12:00
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Strategic partnership
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 44/100
- 30-day weight
- 16.1% of the score · 14.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#725Tone
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article
Is StepStone Group's (STEP) Revenue Miss Reshaping Its Competitive Position in Alternatives Investing?
StepStone Group recently reported quarterly revenues of US$300.6 million, up 26.6% year on year but short of analyst expectations by 3.9%, while also announcing a total dividend of US$0.33 per share and confirming management's upcoming presentation at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference held on 14 September 2026. Despite delivering solid revenue growth and maintaining a consistent dividend track record since 2021, StepStone's results compared less favorably with custody bank peers such as Hamilton Lane, which outperformed analyst forecasts and achieved much faster growth. Next, w
DividendsEarningsFinancialsRevenue GrowthShare PriceShareholder
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 09:09
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Missed expectations
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 52/100
- 30-day weight
- 10.3% of the score · 14.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#8—Not directional
StockStoryDirect company coverageScored from headline
A Look Back at Custody Bank Stocks’ Q2 Earnings: StepStone Group (NASDAQ:STEP) Vs The Rest Of The Pack
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 15:10
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 15.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#9—Not directional
GlobeNewswireDirect company coverageStored article
StepStone Group to Present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference
StepStone Group Inc NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) today announced that Mike McCabe, Head of Strategy, and Jason Ment, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer, are scheduled to present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 9:00 am ET. A live webcast and replay will be accessible through the StepStone website at https://shareholders.stepstonegroup.com. About StepStone Group StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment so
Financials
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 12:05
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 15.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#10—Not directional
GuruFocus.comDirect company coverageStored article
StepStone Group Inc's Dividend Analysis
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Assessing the Upcoming Payout and Long-Term Sustainability for Value Investors StepStone Group Inc (NASDAQ:STEP) recently announced a total dividend of $0.33 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-08-31. This payment includes a $0.33 per share cash dividend, which is payable on 2026-09-15. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's look into StepStone Group Inc's dividend performance and assess its sustainabilit
Dividend PaymentsDividendsEarnings GrowthGrowth RateIncome InvestingInstitutional Investors
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 11:20
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Capital returned
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 15.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#1157Tone
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline
Oppenheimer Adjusts Price Target on StepStone Group to $88 From $90, Keeps Outperform Rating
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026 12:51
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 29/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.4% of the score · 19.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#12—Not directional
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageStored article
StepStone Secures $1.7 Billion for Infrastructure Secondaries Fund, Related Accounts
StepStone Group Inc StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) completed fundraising for StepStone Secondaries Infrastructure Fund ("SSIF" or the "Fund") and related separate accounts, reaching $1.7 billion in total capital commitments. SSIF is StepStone's first closed-ended commingled fund dedicated to infrastructure secondaries, acquiring limited partner interests ("LP interests") in infrastructure funds and investing in GP-led secondary funds managed by experienced third-party infrastructure GPs. StepStone Infrastructure & Real Assets invests across primary funds, secondaries, and co-investments,
FundraisingInfrastructureInvestmentsPrivate MarketsSecondaries
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026 18:33
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 20.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#13—Not directional
StockStoryDirect company coverageStored article
StepStone Group (STEP): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?
StepStone Group (STEP): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? Over the past six months, StepStone Group's stock price fell to $48.28. Shareholders have lost 15.1% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 13.1%. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move. Following the pullback, is this a buying opportunity for STEP? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Why Does STEP Stock Spark Debate? Operating as both an advisor and asset manager with over $100 billion in assets under manageme
EarningsEarnings Per ShareFinancialsGrowth RateInvestment FirmQuarterly Results
- Published
- 18 Aug 2026 16:45
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Large positive market reaction, Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 28.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#1457Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Velaura AI raises $110M Series A, hits $1B valuation
Velaura AI raised $110 million in a Series A funding round on Tuesday, crossing a $1 billion valuation on the strength of investor interest in its approach to cutting power consumption in AI data centers and physical AI applications such as robotics and autonomous systems. Seligman Ventures led the round, with new investors Capricorn Investment Group and Prosperity7 Ventures also participating, the company said. Existing backers Mayfield, Maverick Silicon, MARA, Premji Invest, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and StepStone Group also took part. Velaura said it will use the capital to accelerate developm
AIChip DevelopmentFundingSemiconductors
- Published
- 18 Aug 2026 14:01
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Company discussed · 86%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 26/100
- 30-day weight
- <0.1% of the score · 28.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#15—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion after funding round
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Velaura AI was valued at more than $1 billion on Tuesday after raising $110 million in a Series A funding round, with investors backing the startup's chip design technology for lowering power consumption and operating costs at AI data centers. The funding round was led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from new investor Capricorn Investment Group. Existing investors Samsung Catalyst Fund, StepStone Group and Maverick Silicon also participated. Here are some details: • Velaura AI develops low-power chips and software technologies for data centers and so-called
AIChip DesignData CentersFunding RoundSemiconductors
- Published
- 18 Aug 2026 12:01
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Company discussed · 86%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 28.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Earlier company news
STEP news archive
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Older news is kept in the archive
There are 22 older STEP headlines. Open one page at a time when you need them.
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How to read the score
It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.
Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.
It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.