SLM Corp (SLM)

Currency in USD
21.41
-0.64(-2.90%)
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21.65+0.24(+1.12%)
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Earnings results expected in 7 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
20.8222.34
52 wk Range
17.7734.97
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
22.05
Open
22.23
Day's Range
20.82-22.34
52 wk Range
17.77-34.97
Volume
4.71M
Average Vol. (3m)
4.03M
1-Year Change
-18.5312%
Book Value / Share
10.84
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
28.27
Upside
+32.05%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

SLM Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

SLM Corporation, through its subsidiaries, originates and services private education loans to students and their families to finance the cost of their education in the United States. It provides retail deposit accounts, including high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and interest-bearing omnibus accounts. The company was formerly known as New BLC Corporation and changed its name to SLM Corporation in December 2013. SLM Corporation was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.

Employees
1788

SLM Corp SWOT Analysis


Market Positioning
Learn how SLM is poised to capitalize on potential contractions in federal student loan programs, potentially driving substantial revenue growth and improved profit margins.
Credit Quality Trends
Delve into SLM's mixed credit performance, with decreasing default rates but slightly increasing delinquency rates, and their potential impact on the company's stability.
Financial Trajectory
Analysts project EPS growth from $3.06 to $3.47, with price targets ranging from $35 to $44 per share, indicating strong confidence in SLM's future performance.
Legislative Windfall
Explore how proposed $330 billion cuts to Higher Education could significantly expand SLM's Total Addressable Market, potentially boosting loan originations by 27-53%.
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SLM Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • SLM Corp exceeded Q4 2025 expectations with EPS of $1.12 (19.15% above forecast) and revenue of $454 million, driving a 2.69% aftermarket stock increase.
  • Full-year 2025 GAAP diluted EPS reached $3.46 (up from $2.68 in 2024), with private education loan originations growing 6% to $7.4 billion.
  • The company authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program, demonstrating continued commitment to capital return for shareholders.
  • Management projects 2026 EPS of $2.70-$2.80 with anticipated EPS acceleration in 2027, driven by high teens to low 20% growth.
  • CEO Jon Witter highlighted significant growth potential from PLUS reform, which could expand TAM by up to 70% and generate $5 billion in new originations.
Last Updated: 01/22/2026, 06:35 PM
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SLM investor slides for Q4/2025
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P/E Ratio
5.8x9.8x9.9x
PEG Ratio
0.210.070.03
Price / Book
1.9x2.3x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
2.6x2.3x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
31.5%38.9%14.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 28.27
(+32.05% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BofA Securities
Buy26.00+21.44%30.00MaintainApr 13, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy28.00+30.78%32.00MaintainApr 10, 2026
JPMorgan
Sell22.00+2.76%26.00MaintainApr 09, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy29.00+35.45%32.00MaintainApr 09, 2026
Barclays
Buy27.00+26.11%35.00MaintainApr 06, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.46%
Dividend Yield
2.37%
Industry Median 3.15%
Annualized Payout
0.52
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+34.08%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.12 / 0.94
Revenue / Forecast
454M / 442.73M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SLM Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the SLM (SLM) Stock Price Today?

The SLM stock price today is 21.41 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does SLM Trade On?

SLM is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for SLM?

The stock symbol for SLM is "SLM."

Does SLM Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The SLM dividend yield is 2.43%.

What Is the SLM Market Cap?

As of today, SLM market cap is 4.24B USD.

What Is SLM's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The SLM EPS (TTM) is 3.46.

When Is the Next SLM Earnings Date?

SLM will release its next earnings report on Apr 23, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SLM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has SLM Stock Split?

SLM has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does SLM Have?

SLM has 1788 employees.

What is the current trading status of SLM (SLM)?

As of Apr 16, 2026, SLM (SLM) is trading at a price of 21.41 USD, with a previous close of 22.05 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 20.82 USD to 22.34 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.77 USD to 34.97 USD.

What Is SLM (SLM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for SLM is 28.27 USD, with a high estimate of 35 USD and a low estimate of 22 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +32.05% Upside potential.

What Is the SLM Premarket Price?

SLM's last pre-market stock price is 22.27 USD. The pre-market share volume is 180.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.22, or 1.00%.

What Is the SLM After Hours Price?

SLM's last after hours stock price is 21.65 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.24, or 1.12%.
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