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SLM (SLM)
NASDAQ:SLM
SLM Stock Chart & Stats
$28.45
-$0.29(-1.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$28.45
-$0.29(-1.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.10 - $34.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume412.86K
Average Volume (3M)3.54M
Market Cap
$5.61B
Enterprise Value$9.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.54B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.7
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.84Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 04, 2025Dividend Yield1.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.63
Shares Outstanding203,038,650
10 Day Avg. Volume3,787,390
30 Day Avg. Volume3,535,999
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.82
Price to Book (P/B)2.76
Price to Sales (P/S)2.00
P/FCF Ratio-18.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.64
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.21
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.52
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$33.44Price Target Upside17.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EPS GuidanceThe company raised the EPS guide due to an imminent loan sale, which will drive a reserve release.
Share RepurchasesShare repurchases of $166M far exceeded estimates as the company saw an attractive level to buy shares.
Strategic PartnershipsSLM announced a multi-year strategic partnership generating fee-based, capital-light revenue and enabling expansion beyond its credit box.
Bears Say
Credit Metrics VolatilityThe price target has been lowered due to higher risk tied to the volatility of recent credit metrics.
Delinquency RatesThe delinquency rate was up 50bps q/q and 40bps y/y, attributed partly to changes to eligibility criteria for loan modifications.
Net Charge-OffsNet charge-offs on total loans were higher month-over-month, which was worse than the historical decrease.
SLM News
SLM FAQ
What was SLM’s price range in the past 12 months?
SLM lowest stock price was $21.10 and its highest was $34.97 in the past 12 months.
What is SLM’s market cap?
SLM’s market cap is $5.61B.
When is SLM’s upcoming earnings report date?
SLM’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were SLM’s earnings last quarter?
SLM released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2025. The company reported $0.63 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.797 by -$0.167.
Is SLM overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SLM’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SLM pay dividends?
SLM pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.95%. See more information on SLM dividends here
What is SLM’s EPS estimate?
SLM’s EPS estimate is 0.84.
How many shares outstanding does SLM have?
SLM has 203,038,650 shares outstanding.
What happened to SLM’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SLM reported an EPS of $0.63 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.797. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.33%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SLM?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SLM
SLM Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$33.44 (17.54% Upside)
$33.44 (17.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SLM Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 335.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
26.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SLM
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 also offers retail deposit accounts, including certificates of deposit, money market deposit accounts, and high-yield savings accounts; and omnibus accounts, as well as credit card loans. It serves students and families through financial aid, federal loans, and student and family resources. 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.
SLM Company Deck
SLM Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a balanced view with strong loan origination growth, improved credit quality, and successful financial strategies set against rising delinquencies and economic uncertainties. The company is optimistic about future growth and strategic partnerships.View all SLM earnings summariesSLM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$33.44
▲(17.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.20% Insiders
38.77% Mutual Funds
1.31% Other Institutional Investors
32.63% Public Companies and
Individual Investors