SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
16.93
-0.01 (-0.06%)
Nov 9, 2026, 3:58 PM EST - Market open
SLM Corporation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 9 analysts polled by S&P Global, SLM Corporation stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $24.78. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 46.37% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $22 (+29.95%) and the highest is $30 (+77.20%).
Price Target: $24.78 (+46.37%)
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 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Barclays | Hold Maintains $22 | Hold | Maintains | $22 | +29.95% | Nov 4, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Buy Maintains $32 → $27 | Buy | Maintains | $32 → $27 | +59.48% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Buy Maintains $28 → $26 | Buy | Maintains | $28 → $26 | +53.57% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| KBW | KBW | Hold Maintains $27 → $23 | Hold | Maintains | $27 → $23 | +35.85% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Reiterates $30 → $26 | Buy | Reiterates | $30 → $26 | +53.57% | Oct 23, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.39B
from 1.65B
Decreased by -15.97%
Revenue Next Year
1.45B
from 1.39B
Increased by 4.25%
EPS This Year
2.01
from 3.46
Decreased by -41.93%
EPS Next Year
3.04
from 2.01
Increased by 51.42%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.