SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
21.46
-0.59 (-2.68%)
Apr 15, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT - Market open
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 $31.09, which forecasts a 44.87% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $22 and the highest is $43.
Price Target: $31.09 (+44.87%)
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 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hold | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Sell Maintains $26 → $22 | Sell | Maintains | $26 → $22 | +2.52% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $32 → $29 | Buy | Maintains | $32 → $29 | +35.14% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $35 → $27 | Buy | Maintains | $35 → $27 | +25.82% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Compass Point | Compass Point | Strong Sell → Hold Upgrades $23 → $22 | Strong Sell → Hold | Upgrades | $23 → $22 | +2.52% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $30 → $29 | Hold | Maintains | $30 → $29 | +35.14% | Feb 18, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.69B
from 1.65B
Increased by 2.44%
Revenue Next Year
1.77B
from 1.69B
Increased by 4.79%
EPS This Year
2.79
from 3.46
Decreased by -19.38%
EPS Next Year
3.25
from 2.79
Increased by 16.45%
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 | 21.1% | 29.3% | |
| Avg | 2.4% | 4.8% | |
| Low | -15.0% | -13.7% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.00 | 3.78 | |
| Avg | 2.79 | 3.25 | |
| Low | 2.60 | 2.81 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -13.3% | 35.6% | |
| Avg | -19.4% | 16.5% | |
| Low | -24.9% | 0.8% |
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.