SLM CORP (SLM) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NASDAQ:SLM • US78442P1066

22.6 USD
-0.81 (-3.46%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
22.72 USD
+0.12 (+0.53%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:05:14 PM

SLM Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap4.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.98B
Net Income(TTM)606.93M
Shares199.20M
Float197.25M
52 Week High34.97
52 Week Low22.46
Yearly Dividend0.55
Dividend Yield2.22%
EPS(TTM)3.47
PE6.51
Fwd PE8.16
Earnings (Next)04-22
IPO1983-09-23
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS SubIndustryConsumer Finance
SLM short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of SLM in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months -5 -10 -15 -20 -25

SLM long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of SLM in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 0 20 -20 40

The current stock price of SLM is 22.6 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -15.36%. In the past year, price decreased by -26.34%.

SLM CORP / SLM Daily stock chart

SLM Technical Analysis


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SLM Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SLM. SLM may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health.


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SLM Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months SLM reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 3.47. The EPS increased by 30.94% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 31.61%
ROA 2.05%
ROE 25.92%
Debt/Equity 2.92
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%124%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.32%
SLM financials

SLM Forecast & Estimates

15 analysts have analysed SLM and the average price target is 32.95 USD. This implies a price increase of 45.78% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 22.6.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -20.19% and a revenue growth 13.69% for SLM


Analysts
Analysts73.33
Price Target32.95 (45.8%)
EPS Next Y-20.19%
Revenue Next Year13.69%
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SLM Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners112.72%
Ins Owners0.43%
Short Float %6.44%
Short Ratio3.92
SLM Ownership

SLM Competitors/Peers

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CACC CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP10.865.29B

About SLM

Company Profile

SLM logo image SLM Corp. engages in the provision and administration of education loans. The company is headquartered in Newark Delaware, Delaware. The Company’s primary business is to originate and service loans it makes to students and their families to finance the cost of their education. The company also offers a range of deposit products insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Its primary private education loan product is the Smart Option Student Loan, which emphasizes in-school payment features that can produce shorter terms and reduce customers’ total finance charges. The Smart Option Student Loan generally runs for six months after the borrower separates from school but can run for up to 36 months for a small subset of graduate loans. The company also offers six loan products for specific graduate programs of study. These include the Sallie Mae Law School Loan, the Sallie Mae MBA Loan, the Sallie Mae Graduate School Loan for Health Professions, the Sallie Mae Medical School Loan, and others.

Company Info

SLM CORP

300 Continental Drive

Newark Delaware DELAWARE 19713 US

CEO: Jonathan W. Witter

Employees: 1710

SLM Company Website

SLM Investor Relations

Phone: 13022838000

SLM CORP / SLM FAQ

Can you describe the business of SLM CORP?

SLM Corp. engages in the provision and administration of education loans. The company is headquartered in Newark Delaware, Delaware. The Company’s primary business is to originate and service loans it makes to students and their families to finance the cost of their education. The company also offers a range of deposit products insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Its primary private education loan product is the Smart Option Student Loan, which emphasizes in-school payment features that can produce shorter terms and reduce customers’ total finance charges. The Smart Option Student Loan generally runs for six months after the borrower separates from school but can run for up to 36 months for a small subset of graduate loans. The company also offers six loan products for specific graduate programs of study. These include the Sallie Mae Law School Loan, the Sallie Mae MBA Loan, the Sallie Mae Graduate School Loan for Health Professions, the Sallie Mae Medical School Loan, and others.


Can you provide the latest stock price for SLM CORP?

The current stock price of SLM is 22.6 USD. The price decreased by -3.46% in the last trading session.


Does SLM stock pay dividends?

SLM CORP (SLM) has a dividend yield of 2.22%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 0.55.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of SLM stock?

SLM has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.


Can you provide the sector and industry classification for SLM CORP?

SLM CORP (SLM) operates in the Financials sector and the Consumer Finance industry.


Can you provide the growth outlook for SLM CORP?

The Revenue of SLM CORP (SLM) is expected to grow by 13.69% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


What is SLM CORP worth?

SLM CORP (SLM) has a market capitalization of 4.50B USD. This makes SLM a Mid Cap stock.