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SLM (SLM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$27.74 -0.23 (-0.82%)
Closing price 08/13/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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About SLM Stock (NASDAQ:SLM)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$27.43
$28.27
50-Day Range
$21.30
$27.97
52-Week Range
$17.77
$33.05
Volume
2.97 million shs
Average Volume
2.73 million shs
Market Capitalization
$5.21 billion
P/E Ratio
7.75
Dividend Yield
1.87%
Price Target
$29.80
Consensus Rating
Hold

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.

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SLM Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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75th Percentile Overall Score

SLM MarketRank™: 

SLM scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 384th out of 859 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    SLM has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 5 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for SLM is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    SLM has been the subject of 6 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 Growth

    Earnings for SLM are expected to grow by 8.65% in the coming year, from $3.12 to $3.39 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of SLM is 7.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.57.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of SLM is 7.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 29.57.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    SLM has a PEG Ratio of 2.43. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    SLM has a P/B Ratio of 2.34. 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.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    10.93% of the float of SLM has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    SLM has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.59.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in SLM has recently increased by 6.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    SLM pays a meaningful dividend of 1.86%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    SLM has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of SLM is 14.53%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, SLM will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.34% next year. This indicates that SLM will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about SLM's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    SLM has a news sentiment score of 1.89. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.81 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for SLM this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    8 people have searched for SLM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    2 people have added SLM to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, SLM insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    1.40% of the stock of SLM is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    98.94% 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.
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SLM Stock News Headlines

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SLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

SLM's stock was trading at $27.06 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, SLM shares have increased by 2.5% and is now trading at $27.74.

SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 23rd. The credit services provider reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.46 by $0.17. The business's quarterly revenue was down .7% compared to the same quarter last year.
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SLM's top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.34%), Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (3.47%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.81%) and Act Two Investors LLC (0.38%). Insiders that own company stock include Donna F Vieira, Kerri A Palmer, Jonathan Boyles and Robert S Strong.
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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.

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 6/15 Dividend
6/04/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend
6/04/2026
Dividend Payable
6/15/2026
Last Earnings
7/23/2026
Today
8/14/2026
Record date for 9/15 Dividend
9/04/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend
9/04/2026
Dividend Payable
9/15/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/22/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Finance
Industry
Consumer Finance
Sub-Industry
Consumer Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:SLM
CIK
1032033
Employees
1,788
Year Founded
1972

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$40.00
Low Price Target
$22.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+7.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
12 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$3.58
Trailing P/E Ratio
7.75
Forward P/E Ratio
8.89
P/E Growth
2.43
Net Income
$744.85 million
Net Margins
26.09%
Pretax Margin
34.86%
Return on Equity
33.81%
Return on Assets
2.51%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
2.63
Current Ratio
1.33
Quick Ratio
1.32

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.63 billion
Price / Sales
1.98
Cash Flow
$3.86 per share
Price / Cash Flow
7.19
Book Value
$11.83 per share
Price / Book
2.34

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
187,950,000
Free Float
185,316,000
Market Cap
$5.21 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.96

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This page (NASDAQ:SLM) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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