Stock: StepStone Group (STEP) Earnings Watch: Q4 Results Due Thursday, Analysts Forecast 71.5% Revenue Growth

[Para 1: The Lead] StepStone Group (NASDAQ:STEP) is set to report its Q4 earnings this Thursday, February 9, 2026, after the market closes. Analysts anticipate a 71.5% year-over-year revenue growth to $418.3 million, following a 35.2% increase in the previous quarter. The company is expected to report adjusted earnings of $0.62 per share, up from the previous quarter. [Para 2-3: Supporting details & Context] Last quarter, StepStone Group exceeded revenue expectations by 6.4%, with revenues reaching $282.3 million, a 35.2% year-over-year increase. Analysts are generally reaffirming their estimates, suggesting continued business momentum. However, StepStone Group has missed Wall Street revenue estimates four times in the past two years. Peer Franklin Resources reported a 38.3% year-over-year revenue growth, outperforming expectations by 11.5%. Hamilton Lane saw revenues up 18.2%, topping estimates by 2.6%. Despite custody bank stocks showing resilience, StepStone Group has seen its share price drop 9.8% over the last month. The company is currently trading at $62.97, with an average analyst price target of $84.