SLM Corporation (SLM)
| Market Cap | 3.59B -36.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.48B +1.4% |
| Net Income | 552.82M -9.0% |
| EPS | 2.83 -0.6% |
| Shares Out | 182.82M |
| PE Ratio | 6.94 |
| Forward PE | 7.27 |
| Dividend | $0.52 (2.65%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 4, 2026 |
| Volume | 7,924,807 |
| Open | 19.59 |
| Previous Close | 19.42 |
| Day's Range | 19.40 - 20.08 |
| 52-Week Range | 17.77 - 31.06 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 25.30 (+28.95%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
About SLM
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.
Financial Performance
In 2025, SLM Corporation's revenue was $1.65 billion, an increase of 14.66% compared to the previous year's $1.44 billion. Earnings were $729.12 million, an increase of 23.57%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for SLM stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $25.3, which is an increase of 28.95% from the latest price.
News
SLM SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: SueWallSt Notifies Investors of Potential Securities Claims Involving SLM Corporation
SLM Corporation shareholders who expected a third-quarter profit of $0.17 per share instead got a $0.19 loss. SueWallSt notifies investors of a pending investigation into potential securities law viol...
SLM price target lowered to $27 from $32 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $27 from $32 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said SLM reported a 3Q loss…
SLM price target lowered to $26 from $30 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $26 from $30 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
SLM price target lowered to $26 from $28 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $26 from $28 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company’s Q3 results and…
SLM price target lowered to $23 from $27 at Keefe Bruyette
Keefe Bruyette lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $23 from $27 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares.
SLM price target lowered to $24 from $28 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $24 from $28 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm notes market volatility/rates…
SLM price target lowered to $22 from $26 at Barclays
Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $22 from $26 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
Sallie Mae Cuts Full-Year View After Logging Higher Charge-Offs
The private student loan company, formally SLM Corp., now expects earnings per share for the year to be $1.95 to $2.05, down from its earlier guidance of $3.10 to $3.20.
SLM Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Record $3.4B originations and the Sixth Street partnership support growth, while third-party-related credit costs lifted charge-off guidance. Deferring a planned loan sale lowered FY26 EPS guidance to $1.95-$2.05.
SLM Corporation Earnings release: Q3 2026
SLM Corporation released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
SLM Corporation Quarterly report: Q3 2026
SLM Corporation has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 22, 2026.
SLM Corporation Slides: Q3 2026
SLM Corporation has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on October 22, 2026.
Sallie Mae Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today released third quarter 2026 financial results. Complete financial results and related materials are available a...
Sallie Mae Declares Dividends on Preferred Stock Series B and Common Stock
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced a 2026 fourth-quarter dividend on its Preferred Stock Series B of $1.4939647 per share. The company ...
Sallie Mae to Release Third-Quarter Financial Results
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, will release third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. A live audio webcas...
SLM upgraded to Overweight at Morgan Stanley following 15% pullback
As previously reported, Morgan Stanley upgraded SLM (SLM) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $30, up from $28. Macro and rate concerns that have helped drive…
SLM price target lowered to $22 from $25 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $22 from $25 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the consumer finance group…
SLM upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley upgraded SLM (SLM) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a $30 price target
SLM price target lowered to $28 from $29 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $28 from $29 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a broader…
SLM’s 2H estimates may be at risk, says Morgan Stanley
SLM’s (SLM) on-balance-sheet delinquencies rose 42 basis points month over month but remained consistent with seasonal expectations, while net charge-offs deteriorated more sharply, potentially puttin...
“How America Pays for College 2026” Finds Overwhelming Majority of Families Continue to View College as a Valuable Investment and More Than 8 in 10 Are Confident in How They Paid for It
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nine in 10 families (91%) view higher education as a valuable investment and 84% are confident they made the right financial decisions to pay for it, according to “How A...
SLM price target lowered to $28 from $30 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo lowered the firm’s price target on SLM (SLM) to $28 from $30 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm notes the stock was down in…
SLM Corporation Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 2026 saw higher loan originations, stable credit quality, and strong fee-based revenue growth. Net charge-offs rose due to third-party debt resolution practices, but underlying portfolio health remains solid. Guidance was narrowed for net charge-offs, with margin expansion and continued capital returns expected.
SLM Corporation Earnings release: Q2 2026
SLM Corporation released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
SLM Corporation Quarterly report: Q2 2026
SLM Corporation has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 23, 2026.