StepStone Group Inc. Stock Forecast
StepStone Group Inc. stock price down 0.321% on Friday
(Updated on May 17, 2024)
The StepStone Group Inc. stock price fell by -0.321% on the last day (Friday, 17th May 2024) from $37.44 to $37.32. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.56% from a day low at $37.07 to a day high of $37.65. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 1.06% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 189 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 575 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $21.45 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 10.44% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $39.20 and $42.89 at the end of this 3-month period.
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STEP Signals & Forecast
The StepStone Group Inc. stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $37.92. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $36.38. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, and so far it has fallen -3.62%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for StepStone Group Inc. stock
StepStone Group Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $35.95 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.580 between high and low, or 1.56%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.26%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $35.74 (-4.22%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 2 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (STEP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 20th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 20th we expect StepStone Group Inc. to open at $37.35, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $36.27 and $38.37, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.05 (+/-2.81%) up or down from last closing price. If StepStone Group Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.63% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $37.44 (0.32%) than the support at $35.95 (3.67%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Earnings coming up
StepStone Group Inc. will release earnings AMC on Thursday, May 23, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $0.280. We will update the financials statements for StepStone Group Inc., that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 3.40% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is StepStone Group Inc. stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for StepStone Group Inc. stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score: 1.092 Buy Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for StepStone Group Inc. of Monday, May 20, 2024
| Fair opening price May 20, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $37.35 ( 0.0715%) | $37.32 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for STEP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 37.93 | 1.63 % | |
| R2 | 37.71 | 1.03 % | ||
| R1 | 37.57 | 0.665 % | ||
| Current price: | 37.32 | |||
| Support | S1 | 37.13 | -0.522 % | |
| S2 | 36.99 | -0.89 % | ||
| S3 | 36.77 | -1.48 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 37.99 | 1.80 % | |
| R2 | 37.72 | 1.07 % | ||
| R1 | 37.44 | 0.322 % | ||
| Current price | 37.32 | |||
| Support | S1 | 35.95 | -3.67% | |
| S2 | 35.49 | -4.90% | ||
| S3 | 35.36 | -5.25% |
STEP Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 08, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.210 | 0.629% |
| 2 | Nov 01, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.210 | 0.732% |
| 3 | Aug 02, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.210 | 0.652% |
| 4 | May 23, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.450 | 1.81% |
| 5 | Feb 07, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.200 | 0.83% |
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