SLM Corp (SLM)

Currency in USD
27.62
+0.09(+0.33%)
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27.90+0.28(+1.01%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
27.4928.05
52 wk Range
23.8134.97
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
27.53
Open
27.5
Day's Range
27.49-28.05
52 wk Range
23.81-34.97
Volume
1.83M
Average Volume (3m)
3.24M
1-Year Change
0.55%
Book Value / Share
10.03
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
31.82
Upside
+15.20%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Analysts predict the company will be profitable this year

SLM Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Neutral

SLM Company Profile

SLM Corporation, through its subsidiaries, originates and services private education loans to students and their families to finance the cost of their education in the United States. It engages in the provision of retail deposit accounts, including certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and high-yield savings accounts; and interest-bearing omnibus accounts. The company was formerly known as New BLC Corporation and changed its name to SLM Corporation in December 2013. SLM Corporation was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.

Sector
Financial
Employees
1710

SLM Corp SWOT Analysis


Market Expansion
Explore SLM's potential $4.5-$5.0 billion origination upside from recent policy changes, significantly surpassing initial analyst estimates
Financial Resilience
Delve into SLM's improving trust default rates and delinquency trends, showcasing the company's adept risk management in a dynamic lending environment
Regulatory Landscape
Learn how proposed federal budget cuts in Higher Education could reshape the student lending market, potentially driving more borrowers to private lenders like SLM
Analyst Optimism
Discover why analysts maintain an "Overweight" rating for SLM, with price targets ranging from $35 to $44 per share, reflecting confidence in its growth prospects
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SLM Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • SLM Corp's Q3 2025 EPS of $0.63 missed forecasts by 21.25%, while revenue slightly exceeded expectations at $546 million
  • Net interest income increased by $14 million year-over-year, with loan originations growing 6.4% to $2.9 billion
  • Stock price dropped 1% in aftermarket trading; 3 analysts revised earnings estimates downward for upcoming period
  • Company maintains 2025 GAAP EPS guidance of $3.20-$3.30, exploring loan sale in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026
  • SLM anticipates significant growth from Plus Reform opportunities, potentially increasing annual originations by $4-$5 billion
Last Updated: 23/10/2025, 23:40
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P/E Ratio
9.2x9.4x9.7x
PEG Ratio
−4.290.110.03
Price/Book
2.7x0.7x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
3.8x1.4x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.9%15.8%12.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 31.82
(+15.20% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold30.00+8.62%31.00Maintain16/12/2025
Wells Fargo
Buy30.00+8.62%35.00Maintain11/12/2025
Deutsche Bank
Buy37.00+33.96%42.00Maintain10/12/2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold29.00+5.00%31.00Maintain10/12/2025
TD Cowen
Buy35.00+26.72%40.00Maintain09/12/2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.84%
Dividend Yield
1.88%
Industry Median 3.16%
Annualised payout
0.52
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+34.08%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 23, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.63 / 0.80
Revenue / Forecast
546.00M / 545.90M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SLM (SLM) Income Statement & Profits

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FAQ

What Is the SLM (SLM) Share Price Today?

The live SLM share price today is 27.62

What Stock Exchange Does SLM (SLM) Trade On?

SLM is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for SLM?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for SLM is "SLM."

Does SLM Pay Dividends? What’s The Current SLM Dividend Yield?

Yes, SLM Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current SLM dividend yield is 1.88%.

What Is the Current SLM Market Cap?

As of today, SLM market capitalisation is 5.61B.

What Is SLM's (SLM) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The SLM EPS is currently 2.84 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next SLM Earnings Date?

SLM's next earnings report will be released on 28 Jan 2026.

Is SLM a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's SLM moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has SLM Stock Split?

SLM has split 3 times. (See the SLM stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does SLM Have?

SLM has 1710 employees.

What is the current trading status of SLM (SLM)?

As of 24 Dec 2025, SLM (SLM) is trading at a price of 27.62, with a previous close of 27.53. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 27.49 to 28.05, while its 52-week range spans from 23.81 to 34.97.

What Is SLM (SLM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for SLM is USD31.81818, with a high estimate of USD37 and a low estimate of USD23. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +15.20% Upside potential.

What Is the SLM Premarket Price?

SLM's last pre-market stock price is 27.80. The pre-market share volume is 1,090.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.27, or 0.98%.

What Is the SLM After Hours Price?

SLM's last after hours stock price is 27.90, the stock has decreased by 0.28, or 1.01%.
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