SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
23.03
+0.08 (0.35%)
At close: Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
23.02
-0.01 (-0.04%)
After-hours: Jun 18, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT
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 $28.82. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 25.14% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $23 (-0.13%) and the highest is $35 (+51.98%).
Price Target: $28.82 (+25.14%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
* Price targets were last updated on May 15, 2026.
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 | +17.24% | May 15, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $30 | Buy | Maintains | $30 | +30.26% | May 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $30 | Buy | Maintains | $30 | +30.26% | May 15, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Buy Maintains $32 | Buy | Maintains | $32 | +38.95% | May 15, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Sell Maintains $22 → $24 | Sell | Maintains | $22 → $24 | +4.21% | Apr 29, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.46B
from 1.65B
Decreased by -11.60%
Revenue Next Year
1.49B
from 1.46B
Increased by 2.26%
EPS This Year
3.16
from 3.46
Decreased by -8.78%
EPS Next Year
3.38
from 3.16
Increased by 7.21%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.5B | ||
| Avg | 1.5B | ||
| Low | 1.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -8.2% | ||
| Avg | -11.6% | ||
| Low | -15.2% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.20 | ||
| Avg | 3.16 | ||
| Low | 3.14 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -7.5% | ||
| Avg | -8.8% | ||
| Low | -9.2% |