SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
33.80
+0.11 (0.33%)
At close: May 19, 2025, 4:00 PM
33.98
+0.18 (0.53%)
After-hours: May 19, 2025, 6:54 PM EDT
SLM Corporation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 11 professional analysts, the 12-month price target for SLM Corporation stock ranges from a low of $26 to a high of $38. The average analyst price target of $30.91 forecasts a -8.55% decrease in the stock price over the next year.
Price Target: $30.91 (-8.55%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for SLM Corporation stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Dec '24 | Jan '25 | Feb '25 | Mar '25 | Apr '25 | May '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Buy | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $34 → $38 | Buy | Maintains | $34 → $38 | +12.43% | May 14, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $31 → $33 | Buy | Maintains | $31 → $33 | -2.37% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Hold Maintains $30 → $27 | Hold | Maintains | $30 → $27 | -20.12% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $32 → $38 | Buy | Maintains | $32 → $38 | +12.43% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $34 → $38 | Buy | Maintains | $34 → $38 | +12.43% | Feb 18, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.55B
from 1.44B
Increased by 7.60%
Revenue Next Year
1.70B
from 1.55B
Increased by 9.61%
EPS This Year
3.10
from 2.68
Increased by 15.76%
EPS Next Year
3.46
from 3.10
Increased by 11.48%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.7B | 1.8B | 2.0B |
| Avg | 1.6B | 1.7B | 1.8B |
| Low | 1.5B | 1.6B | 1.7B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 14.6% | 17.1% | 15.3% |
| Avg | 7.6% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| Low | 2.0% | 2.6% | -0.2% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.43 | 3.78 | 4.15 |
| Avg | 3.10 | 3.46 | 3.76 |
| Low | 2.83 | 3.19 | 3.38 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 28.1% | 21.8% | 19.9% |
| Avg | 15.8% | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Low | 5.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.