SLM Corp (SLM)

Currency in USD
27.10
+1.11(+4.27%)
Closed·
27.03-0.07(-0.26%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
26.0327.34
52 wk Range
17.7733.17
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
27.1
Open
26.03
Day's Range
26.03-27.34
52 wk Range
17.77-33.17
Volume
3.94M
Average Volume (3m)
2.75M
1-Year Change
-14.9404%
Book Value / Share
11.79
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
28.55
Upside
+5.33%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
4 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

SLM Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 28.55
(+5.33% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Buy28.00+3.32%30.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold28.00+3.32%27.00MaintainJul 20, 2026
JPMorgan
Sell25.00-7.75%24.00MaintainJul 13, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy29.00+7.01%28.00MaintainJul 10, 2026
Barclays
Hold26.00-4.06%30.00DowngradeJul 07, 2026

SLM Corp SWOT Analysis


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%.
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.
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.
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.
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SLM Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Sallie Mae posted Q2 2026 EPS of $0.29, missing consensus of $0.45 by 36%; revenue of $401M fell short of $415M forecast, sending shares down 6%.
  • Net interest margin compressed to 4.75% as NII fell $44M YoY; management expects Q2 marked the trough with improvement toward 5% target by year-end.
  • Net charge-offs rose to $113M from $94M YoY; full-year guidance narrowed to $365M-$385M as company paused debt sales and moved recoveries in-house.
  • Loan originations grew 4.5% to $716M; new graduate products launched for peak season tracking above expectations as firm targets $4.5B-$5B opportunity from federal reform.
  • Non-interest expenses jumped to $195M from $167M on strategic investments; company completed 13M share buybacks YTD with $242M authorization remaining for 2026.
Last Updated: 2026-07-23, 06:32 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.29 / 0.45
Revenue / Forecast
401M / 414.98M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.59%
Dividend Yield
1.92%
Industry Median 2.79%
Annualized payout
0.52
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+34.08%
Growth Streak

SLM Income Statement

Compare SLM to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
SLM
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
7.1x25.8x10.0x
PEG Ratio
0.090.240.03
Price/Book
2.3x1.5x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
3.0x2.4x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.3%35.2%13.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Sector
Financial
Employees
1788

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
124.09M66.03%3.36B
Other Institutional Investors
84.94M33.97%2.30B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
209.03M100.00%5.66B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.10.05%18,880,810511,670
FMR LLC9.53%17,913,998485,469

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FAQ

What Is the SLM (SLM) Stock Price Today?

The SLM stock price today is 27.10 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 1.92%.

What Is the SLM Market Cap?

As of today, SLM market cap is 5.09B USD.

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

The SLM EPS (TTM) is 3.59.

When Is the Next SLM Earnings Date?

SLM will release its next earnings report on Oct 28, 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 Buy.

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 Aug 04, 2026, SLM (SLM) is trading at a price of 27.10 USD, with a previous close of 27.10 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 26.03 USD to 27.34 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.77 USD to 33.17 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for SLM is 28.55 USD, with a high estimate of 35 USD and a low estimate of 23 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +5.33% Upside potential.

What Is the SLM Premarket Price?

SLM's last pre-market stock price is 27.03 USD. The pre-market share volume is 510.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.07, or -0.26%.
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