SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
19.64
+0.45 (2.34%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
19.65
+0.01 (0.05%)
After-hours: Mar 4, 2026, 7:06 PM EST
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 $32.45, which forecasts a 65.22% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $23 and the highest is $43.
Price Target: $32.45 (+65.22%)
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 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $30 → $29 | Hold | Maintains | $30 → $29 | +47.66% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $30 → $32 | Buy | Maintains | $30 → $32 | +62.93% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Hold → Sell Downgrades $29 → $25 | Hold → Sell | Downgrades | $29 → $25 | +27.29% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $35 → $30 | Buy | Maintains | $35 → $30 | +52.75% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Hold Maintains $31 → $29 | Hold | Maintains | $31 → $29 | +47.66% | Dec 10, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.70B
from 1.65B
Increased by 3.17%
Revenue Next Year
1.78B
from 1.70B
Increased by 4.64%
EPS This Year
2.77
from 3.46
Decreased by -20.05%
EPS Next Year
3.22
from 2.77
Increased by 16.40%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.0B | 2.2B | |
| Avg | 1.7B | 1.8B | |
| Low | 1.4B | 1.5B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 22.7% | 27.6% | |
| Avg | 3.2% | 4.6% | |
| Low | -15.0% | -14.3% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.94 | 3.73 | |
| Avg | 2.77 | 3.22 | |
| Low | 2.60 | 2.81 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -15.0% | 34.7% | |
| Avg | -20.0% | 16.4% | |
| Low | -24.9% | 1.7% |
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.