SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
32.74
+0.73 (2.28%)
At close: Jul 25, 2025, 4:00 PM
32.50
-0.24 (-0.73%)
After-hours: Jul 25, 2025, 5:06 PM EDT
SLM Corporation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 11 analysts that cover SLM Corporation stock have a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $34.18, which forecasts a 4.4% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $26 and the highest is $43.
Price Target: $34.18 (+4.4%)
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 | Feb '25 | Mar '25 | Apr '25 | May '25 | Jun '25 | Jul '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Buy | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $38 → $43 | Buy | Maintains | $38 → $43 | +31.34% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Jefferies | Strong Buy Maintains $33 → $40 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $33 → $40 | +22.17% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Hold → Buy Upgrades $29 → $38 | Hold → Buy | Upgrades | $29 → $38 | +16.07% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $34 → $38 | Buy | Maintains | $34 → $38 | +16.07% | May 30, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $33 → $40 | Buy | Maintains | $33 → $40 | +22.17% | May 21, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.55B
from 1.44B
Increased by 7.53%
Revenue Next Year
1.70B
from 1.55B
Increased by 9.62%
EPS This Year
3.14
from 2.68
Increased by 17.18%
EPS Next Year
3.50
from 3.14
Increased by 11.34%
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 | 1.5B | 1.7B | 1.8B |
| Low | 1.5B | 1.6B | 1.7B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 14.6% | 17.2% | 15.4% |
| Avg | 7.5% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| Low | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.40 | 3.80 | 4.62 |
| Avg | 3.14 | 3.50 | 3.89 |
| Low | 2.98 | 3.27 | 3.48 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 26.9% | 21.1% | 32.1% |
| Avg | 17.2% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| Low | 11.2% | 4.2% | -0.5% |
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.