SLM Stock Forecast, Price & News

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is SLM a buy right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SLM in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SLM stock.
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How has SLM's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

SLM's stock was trading at $8.95 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, SLM stock has increased by 110.8% and is now trading at $18.87.
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When is SLM's next earnings date?

SLM is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 26th 2022.
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How were SLM's earnings last quarter?

SLM Co. (NASDAQ:SLM) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 19th. The credit services provider reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.07. SLM had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 60.87% and a net margin of 56.48%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.47 earnings per share.
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How often does SLM pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SLM?

SLM announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 20th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on Wednesday, December 15th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.33%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 2nd. This is an increase from SLM's previous quarterly dividend of $0.03.
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Is SLM a good dividend stock?

SLM pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.43%. SLM does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of SLM is 12.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SLM will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.66% next year. This indicates that SLM will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will SLM's stock buyback program work?

SLM declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, October 20th 2021, which allows the company to repurchase $250,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 4.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has SLM issued on next quarter's earnings?

SLM updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.550-$3.600 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $3.210. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for SLM?

6 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for SLM's stock. Their forecasts range from $21.00 to $28.00. On average, they anticipate SLM's stock price to reach $23.71 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 25.7% from the stock's current price.
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Who are SLM's key executives?

SLM's management team includes the following people:

• Jonathan W. Witter, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Daniel P. Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President
• Steven J. McGarry, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Kerri Palmer, Executive VP, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
• Donna F. Vieira, Chief Commercial Officer & Executive VP

What is Jonathan Witter's approval rating as SLM's CEO?

12 employees have rated SLM CEO Jonathan Witter on Glassdoor.com. Jonathan Witter has an approval rating of 70% among SLM's employees.

Who are some of SLM's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to SLM include American Express (AXP), Capital One Financial (COF), Discover Financial Services (DFS), Credit Acceptance (CACC), Nelnet (NNI), Green Dot (GDOT), PRA Group (PRAA), Encore Capital Group (ECPG), World Acceptance (WRLD), Regional Management (RM), EZCORP (EZPW) and Nicholas Financial (NICK).
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What other stocks do shareholders of SLM own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SLM investors own include CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Athabasca Oil (ATH), NIC (EGOV), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Transocean (RIG), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) and Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI).

What is SLM's stock symbol?

SLM trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SLM."

Who are SLM's major shareholders?

SLM's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.72%), ValueAct Holdings L.P. (5.77%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.31%), Boston Partners (3.75%), Impactive Capital LP (3.40%) and Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (2.84%). Company insiders that own SLM stock include Earl A Goode, Mary Carter Warren Franke, Nicolas Jafarieh, Paul F Thome and Robert S Strong.
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Which major investors are selling SLM stock?

SLM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including ValueAct Holdings L.P., Boston Partners, BlackRock Inc., Geode Capital Management LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Jennison Associates LLC, Jupiter Asset Management Ltd., and Morgan Stanley.
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Which major investors are buying SLM stock?

SLM stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Impactive Capital LP, Capital World Investors, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC, Deutsche Bank AG, Voloridge Investment Management LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, and Barclays PLC. Company insiders that have bought SLM stock in the last two years include Mary Carter Warren Franke, and Robert S Strong.
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How do I buy shares of SLM?

Shares of SLM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is SLM's stock price today?

One share of SLM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $18.87.

How much money does SLM make?

SLM has a market capitalization of $5.53 billion and generates $2.35 billion in revenue each year. The credit services provider earns $880.69 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.56 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does SLM have?

SLM employs 1,600 workers across the globe.

What is SLM's official website?

The official website for SLM is www.salliemae.com.

Where are SLM's headquarters?

SLM is headquartered at 300 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, NEWARK DE, 19713.

How can I contact SLM?

SLM's mailing address is 300 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, NEWARK DE, 19713. The credit services provider can be reached via phone at (302) 451-0200, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 800-848-1949.