NASDAQ:SLM SLM (SLM) Stock Price, News & Analysis $22.02 +0.56 (+2.61%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$22.67 +0.65 (+2.95%) As of 04:44 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About SLM Stock (NASDAQ:SLM) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get SLM alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$21.14▼$22.1150-Day Range$19.59▼$23.8352-Week Range$17.77▼$34.97Volume1.68 million shsAverage Volume3.59 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.15 billionP/E Ratio6.10Dividend Yield2.36%Price Target$29.80Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview SLM Corporation, operating as Sallie Mae Bank, is a leading U.S.-based consumer banking company specializing in education financing and related banking products. The company provides a range of private student loans for undergraduate and graduate studies, Parent PLUS loans, and specialized financing for career and certificate programs. In addition to its core lending services, Sallie Mae offers deposit products including savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and credit cards tailored to students and young adults. Founded in 1972 as the Student Loan Marketing Association—a government-sponsored enterprise—Sallie Mae was privatized in 2004 and has since focused on expanding its private education loan offerings and digital banking solutions. The bank’s online platform and mobile app deliver account management tools, repayment calculators, and budgeting resources designed to help borrowers make informed financial decisions. Sallie Mae also partners with colleges and universities to offer tuition payment plans and student bank accounts on campus. Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Sallie Mae serves customers across all 50 states, offering nationwide access to its lending and banking products. The company’s leadership team includes experienced executives in consumer finance and education banking, supported by a board of directors with expertise in financial services, digital innovation, and regulatory compliance. Sallie Mae continues to refine its product suite and customer experience through ongoing investments in technology and financial education resources.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More SLM Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks84th Percentile Overall ScoreSLM MarketRank™: SLM scored higher than 84% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 251st out of 882 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingSLM has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.58, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 6 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialSLM has a consensus price target of $29.80, representing about 35.3% upside from its current price of $22.02.Amount of Analyst CoverageSLM has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about SLM's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth7.32% Earnings GrowthEarnings for SLM are expected to grow by 7.32% in the coming year, from $3.14 to $3.37 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SLM is 6.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.53.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SLM is 6.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 23.95.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSLM has a PEG Ratio of 2.00. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSLM has a P/B Ratio of 1.90. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about SLM's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted13.36% of the float of SLM has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSLM has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.81.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SLM has recently increased by 5.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend YieldSLM pays a meaningful dividend of 2.46%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSLM has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SLM is 14.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, SLM will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.43% next year. This indicates that SLM will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about SLM's dividend. News and Social Media1.8 / 5News Sentiment-0.04 News SentimentSLM has a news sentiment score of -0.04. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for SLM this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for SLM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.8 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SLM insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders1.30% of the stock of SLM is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions98.94% of the stock of SLM is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about SLM's insider trading history. Receive SLM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SLM and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. SLM Stock News HeadlinesSallie Mae (SLM): Buy, sell, or hold post Q1 earnings?May 19 at 9:13 AM | msn.comSLM Corp.May 17 at 9:50 PM | money.usnews.comSpaceX will mint billionaires. You won't be one of them.By the time a company goes public, 95% of profits have already been made. Insiders bought SpaceX at $20 billion - you'd be buying at $1.75 trillion. But one small, publicly traded company sits directly in SpaceX's path, still priced like Wall Street hasn't noticed. It powers the infrastructure Musk's operation can't run without. Dylan Jovine is naming the ticker free - before the June S-1 closes the window.May 20 at 1:00 AM | Behind the Markets (Ad)SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesMay 16, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comSLM Refinances Debt with New Senior Notes OfferingMay 15, 2026 | tipranks.comSLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Stock Price Passes Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Here's WhyMay 15, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comSLM Corporation - Preferred stock (SLMBP) price target increased by 10.08% to 102.42May 14, 2026 | msn.comSallie Mae Announces Final Results and Expiration of Tender Offer for Its 3.125% Senior Notes Due 2026May 12, 2026 | businesswire.comSee More Headlines SLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SLM shares performed this year? SLM's stock was trading at $27.06 at the start of the year. Since then, SLM stock has decreased by 18.6% and is now trading at $22.02. How were SLM's earnings last quarter? SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 23rd. The credit services provider reported $1.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.14 by $0.40. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Who are SLM's major shareholders? SLM's top institutional shareholders include SG Americas Securities LLC (0.13%), Entropy Technologies LP (0.02%), Root Financial Partners LLC and EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Nicolas Jafarieh, Donna F Vieira, Kerri A Palmer, Jonathan Boyles and Robert S Strong. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of SLM? Shares of SLM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of SLM own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SLM investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET) and GE Aerospace (GE). Company Calendar Record date for 3/16 Dividend3/05/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/16 Dividend3/05/2026Dividend Payable3/16/2026Last Earnings4/23/2026Today5/20/2026Record date for 6/15 Dividend6/04/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend6/04/2026Dividend Payable6/15/2026AGM 20266/16/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)7/23/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (3w+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 For the last 3 weeks, SLM's financial health has been in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry FIN - CONS LOANS Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance Current SymbolNASDAQ:SLM CIK1032033 Webwww.salliemae.com Phone(302) 451-0200Fax800-848-1949Employees1,788Year Founded1972Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for SLM$29.80 High Price Target$40.00 Low Price Target$22.00 Potential Upside/Downside+35.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.58 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$3.61 Trailing P/E Ratio6.10 Forward P/E Ratio7.01 P/E Growth2Net Income$744.85 million Net Margins26.42% Pretax Margin34.95% Return on Equity34.80% Return on Assets2.53% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.59 Current Ratio1.30 Quick Ratio1.29 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.96 billion Price / Sales2.12 Cash Flow$3.92 per share Price / Cash Flow5.62 Book Value$11.59 per share Price / Book1.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares188,593,000Free Float186,141,000Market Cap$4.15 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.01 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2026. 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