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SLMBP vs. ATLCP, ATLCL, ATLCZ, DAVEW, and JSM

Should you buy SLM stock or one of its competitors? SLM's main competitors and comparable companies include Atlanticus (ATLCP), Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026 (ATLCL), Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (ATLCZ), Dave (DAVEW), and Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543 (JSM). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "consumer finance" industry.

How does SLM compare to Atlanticus?

Atlanticus (NASDAQ:ATLCP) and SLM (NASDAQ:SLMBP) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AtlanticusN/A N/A N/A
SLM N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Atlanticus had 1 more articles in the media than SLM. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Atlanticus and 0 mentions for SLM. Atlanticus' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled SLM'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Atlanticus Neutral
SLM Neutral

Atlanticus pays an annual dividend of $1.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.1%. SLM pays an annual dividend of $7.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.0%.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Atlanticus$538.97MN/AN/AN/AN/A
SLM$1.96BN/AN/AN/AN/A

SLM has a consensus price target of $40.00, suggesting a potential downside of 45.59%. Given SLM's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe SLM is more favorable than Atlanticus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlanticus
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
SLM
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

SLM beats Atlanticus on 5 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SLM compare to Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026?

SLM (NASDAQ:SLMBP) and Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026 (NASDAQ:ATLCL) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and valuation.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SLM$1.96BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

SLM currently has a consensus target price of $40.00, suggesting a potential downside of 45.59%. Given SLM's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe SLM is more favorable than Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SLM
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, SLM's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
SLM Neutral
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026 Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SLMN/A N/A N/A
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026 N/A N/A N/A

Summary

SLM beats Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026 on 4 of the 4 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SLM compare to Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029?

Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (NASDAQ:ATLCZ) and SLM (NASDAQ:SLMBP) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
SLM$1.96BN/AN/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled SLM'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029 Neutral
SLM Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029N/A N/A N/A
SLM N/A N/A N/A

SLM has a consensus price target of $40.00, indicating a potential downside of 45.59%. Given SLM's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe SLM is more favorable than Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
SLM
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

SLM beats Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029 on 4 of the 4 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SLM compare to Dave?

Dave (NASDAQ:DAVEW) and SLM (NASDAQ:SLMBP) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

SLM has a consensus target price of $40.00, indicating a potential downside of 45.59%. Given SLM's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe SLM is more favorable than Dave.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dave
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
SLM
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dave$643.65MN/AN/AN/AN/A
SLM$1.96BN/AN/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Dave had 5 more articles in the media than SLM. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Dave and 0 mentions for SLM. Dave's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled SLM'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dave Neutral
SLM Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DaveN/A N/A N/A
SLM N/A N/A N/A

Summary

SLM beats Dave on 4 of the 5 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SLM compare to Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543?

SLM (NASDAQ:SLMBP) and Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543 (NASDAQ:JSM) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings and media sentiment.

SLM presently has a consensus target price of $40.00, suggesting a potential downside of 45.59%. Given SLM's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe SLM is more favorable than Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SLM
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SLM$1.96BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, SLM's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
SLM Neutral
Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543 Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SLMN/A N/A N/A
Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543 N/A N/A N/A

Summary

SLM beats Navient Co. SR NT 6% 121543 on 4 of the 4 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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SLMBP vs. The Competition

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MetricSLMConsumer Finance IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market CapN/A$7.01B$13.87B$13.22B
Dividend Yield3.43%12.77%5.94%12.80%
P/E RatioN/A8.8125.3325.76
Price / SalesN/A65.40520.76103.04
Price / CashN/A11.3630.0834.72
Price / BookN/A2.552.746.36
Net IncomeN/A$442.63M$1.31B$358.31M
7 Day Performance-0.68%-1.32%0.16%0.55%
1 Month Performance-1.86%-4.34%0.13%-2.88%
1 Year Performance-2.15%-0.86%8.12%6.00%

SLM Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SLMBP
SLM
N/A$73.51
-1.1%		$40.00
-45.6%		-1.0%$0.00$1.96BN/A1,700
ATLCP
Atlanticus
N/A$23.95
-0.5%		N/A-0.8%$0.00$538.97MN/A330
ATLCL
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 6.125% Senior Notes due 2026
N/A$25.23
+0.2%		N/A+1.3%$0.00N/AN/A357
ATLCZ
Atlanticus Holdings Co. 9.25% Senior Notes due 2029
N/A$25.58
+0.1%		N/A-0.4%$0.00N/AN/AN/A
DAVEW
Dave
N/A$1.82
-2.9%		N/A-18.9%$0.00$643.65MN/A250

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This page (NASDAQ:SLMBP) was last updated on 9/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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