STEP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
STEP - StepStone Group Inc. Class A Common Stock
$70.69
-0.65 (-0.91%)
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BUY
HIGH Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: STEP trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -3.6% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: STEP trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -3.6% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$110.23
Based on 12.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$68.45
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: STEP is currently trading at $70.69, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $67.39 to $74.61. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 28.4) compared to its historical average (31.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 3.6% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, STEP is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $70.34. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (19th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $84.00 (+18.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, STEP is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $70.34. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (19th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $84.00 (+18.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$67.39 -
$74.61
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
19th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
75.8%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 19th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($84.00)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$67.39 -
$74.61
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.98
(5.6%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$70.34
Resistance Level
$77.80
Current Trend
Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
28.38
Wall Street Target
$84.00
(+18.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
67.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-38.5%
Profit Margin
-40.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-3.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
28.4 vs 31.6
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-3.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$68.15
(-4%)
2-Year Target
$65.69
(-7%)
3-Year Target
$63.33
(-10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 28→32)
$70.52
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 28.4, Growth: 20.5%)
$123.64
(+75%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 20.5%)
$97.15
(+37%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 20.5%)
$82.58
(+17%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 28.4 to 31.6
Stabilization Target:
$78.72
(+11.4%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+11.4%
Last updated: February 01, 2026 7:05 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 8:05 AM
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
3
Sells
Net
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