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SLM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$31.70
▲(17.93% Upside)
Based on 11 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for SLM in the last 3 months. The average price target is $31.70 with a high forecast of $37.00 and a low forecast of $23.00. The average price target represents a 17.93% change from the last price of $26.88.
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SLM Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
0
1
1
1
0
Buy
18
18
17
19
26
Hold
9
13
16
12
14
Sell
0
0
0
0
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
27
32
34
32
41
In the current month, SLM has received 26Buy Ratings, 14Hold Ratings, and 1Sell Ratings. SLM average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 31.70.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
SLM Financial Forecast
SLM Earnings Forecast
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for SLM is $0.93 with a range of $0.78 to $1.06. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.63. SLM beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 65.60% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SLM has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for SLM is $0.93 with a range of $0.78 to $1.06. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.63. SLM beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 65.60% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SLM has Performed in-line its overall industry.
SLM Sales Forecast
Next quarter’s sales forecast for SLM is $437.43M with a range of $408.55M to $489.29M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $836.10M. SLM beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 79.60% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SLM has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for SLM is $437.43M with a range of $408.55M to $489.29M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $836.10M. SLM beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 79.60% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SLM has Performed in-line its overall industry.
SLM Stock Forecast FAQ
What is SLM’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, SLM’s 12-month average price target is 31.70.
What is SLM’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
SLM has 17.93% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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Is SLM a Buy, Sell or Hold?
SLM has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is SLM’s price target?
The average price target for SLM is 31.70. This is based on 11 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months. The highest analyst price target is $37.00 ,the lowest forecast is $23.00. The average price target represents 17.93% Increase from the current price of $26.88.
What do analysts say about SLM?
SLM’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 11 Wall Streets Analysts.
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