SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
25.19
-0.23 (-0.90%)
Jul 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
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 $28.55. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 13.34% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $23 (-8.69%) and the highest is $35 (+38.94%).
Price Target: $28.55 (+13.34%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst 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 '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Hold | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBW | KBW | Hold Maintains $27 | Hold | Maintains | $27 | +7.19% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $28 | Hold | Maintains | $28 | +11.16% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Buy Maintains $29 | Buy | Maintains | $29 | +15.13% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Buy Reiterates $32 | Buy | Reiterates | $32 | +27.03% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $29 | Buy | Reiterates | $29 | +15.13% | Jul 24, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.42B
from 1.65B
Decreased by -13.96%
Revenue Next Year
1.45B
from 1.42B
Increased by 2.29%
EPS This Year
3.13
from 3.46
Decreased by -9.58%
EPS Next Year
3.37
from 3.13
Increased by 7.58%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.