SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
22.89
-0.01 (-0.04%)
At close: Sep 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
22.89
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Sep 29, 2026, 7:30 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 $28.55. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 24.73% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $23 (+0.48%) and the highest is $35 (+52.91%).
Price Target: $28.55 (+24.73%)
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 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 $28 | Hold | Maintains | $28 | +22.32% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $28 | Buy | Reiterates | $28 | +22.32% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Hold Maintains $26 | Hold | Maintains | $26 | +13.59% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Buy Maintains $32 | Buy | Maintains | $32 | +39.80% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| KBW | KBW | Hold Maintains $27 | Hold | Maintains | $27 | +17.96% | Jul 27, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.42B
from 1.65B
Decreased by -14.23%
Revenue Next Year
1.44B
from 1.42B
Increased by 1.77%
EPS This Year
3.12
from 3.46
Decreased by -9.84%
EPS Next Year
3.37
from 3.12
Increased by 7.92%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.