SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
21.94
+0.06 (0.27%)
May 28, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT - Market open
SLM Corporation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 11 analysts polled by S&P Global, SLM Corporation stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $29. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 32.18% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $23 (+4.83%) and the highest is $35 (+59.53%).
Price Target: $29 (+32.18%)
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 '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $27 | Hold | Maintains | $27 | +23.06% | May 15, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $30 | Buy | Maintains | $30 | +36.74% | May 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $30 | Buy | Maintains | $30 | +36.74% | May 15, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Buy Maintains $32 | Buy | Maintains | $32 | +45.85% | May 15, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Sell Maintains $22 → $24 | Sell | Maintains | $22 → $24 | +9.39% | Apr 29, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.44B
from 1.65B
Decreased by -12.76%
Revenue Next Year
1.75B
from 1.44B
Increased by 21.72%
EPS This Year
3.18
from 3.46
Decreased by -8.04%
EPS Next Year
3.42
from 3.18
Increased by 7.41%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.5B | 2.2B | |
| Avg | 1.4B | 1.8B | |
| Low | 1.4B | 1.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -7.1% | 50.2% | |
| Avg | -12.8% | 21.7% | |
| Low | -16.8% | -2.6% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.36 | 3.84 | |
| Avg | 3.18 | 3.42 | |
| Low | 3.06 | 3.14 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -2.9% | 20.8% | |
| Avg | -8.0% | 7.4% | |
| Low | -11.6% | -1.4% |
Sources: Price targets and consensus ratings provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Historical ratings and analyst data provided by TipRanks. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data sources.