SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLMFinanceFinance: Consumer ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
SLM stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.25B
- P/E (TTM)
- 6.30
- Forward P/E
- 6.71
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.59
- Dividend yield
- 2.30% ($0.52)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 4, 2026
- 52-week range
- 17.77 – 31.06
- Day range
- 22.26 – 22.74
- Volume / Avg
- 2.00M / 2.34M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 188.00M
- Next earnings
- Oct 22, 2026
52-week range
SLM stock today
SLM (SLM) closed at $22.60 on Oct 7, up 0.09% (+$0.02), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, SLM sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $17.77 to $31.06: 27.2% below the high, set on Dec 8, 2025 and 27.2% above the low. SLM is down 16.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 16.4%.
At 6.3x trailing earnings, SLM trades below the peer-group median of 18.6x. Its forward P/E of 6.7x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 22; analysts expect EPS of $0.28. SLM pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share, a 2.30% yield at the current price.
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About SLM
Company profileSLM Corporation, through its subsidiaries, originates and services private education loans to students and their families to finance the cost of their education in the United States. It provides retail deposit accounts, including high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and interest-bearing omnibus accounts. The company was formerly known as New BLC Corporation and changed its name to SLM Corporation in December 2013.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Finance: Consumer Services
- CEO
- Mr. Jonathan W. Witter
- Headquarters
- Newark, DE
- Employees
- 1,788
- Website
- salliemae.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, SLM generated $1.98 billion in revenue, up 7.3% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $744.8 million (+22.4% year over year), for a net margin of 37.5% versus a median of 32.9% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $3.46, up from $2.68.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.98B | $1.85B | $1.81B | $1.82B | $2.03B |
| Growth | +7.32% | +2.20% | -0.77% | -10.05% | +11.91% |
| Net income | $744.85M | $608.33M | $581.39M | $469.01M | $1.16B |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.46 | $2.68 | $2.41 | $1.76 | $3.61 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (11 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$28.55+26.33%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 5
- Hold 4
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 22, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.28
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 23, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.29 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.52
- Dividend yield
- 2.30%
- Last payment
- $0.13
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 4, 2026
SLM peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXITwenty One Capital Inc. Class A | 6.39 | -2.14% | $4.16B | vs SLM |
| DAVEDave Inc. Class A | 344.82 | +0.49% | $4.40B | vs SLM |
| NNINelnet Inc. | 124.52 | +0.16% | $4.46B | vs SLM |
| MARAMARA Holdings Inc. | 10.36 | -5.56% | $4.00B | vs SLM |
| ENVAEnova International Inc. | 184.12 | +0.68% | $4.58B | vs SLM |
| SEZLSezzle Inc. | 113.85 | +0.90% | $3.83B | vs SLM |
| IONDIonic Digital Inc. Class A | 82.54 | -0.65% | $3.71B | vs SLM |
| GPGIGPGI Inc. Class A | 12.80 | -2.81% | $3.71B | vs SLM |
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SLM stock FAQ
What is SLM's stock price today?
SLM last traded at $22.60 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.09% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does SLM pay a dividend?
Yes. SLM pays $0.52 per share annually, a 2.30% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.13 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 4, 2026.
When is SLM's next earnings date?
SLM is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.28.
What is SLM's P/E ratio?
SLM trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.30 and a forward P/E of 6.71, compared with a median of 18.6 for its closest peers.
Who is SLM's CEO?
Mr. Jonathan W. Witter is the chief executive officer of SLM Corporation, which has about 1,788 employees.
Has SLM ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent SLM stock split was a 2798-for-1000 split on May 1, 2014, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the SLM 52-week high?
The 52-week high for SLM is $31.06 and the 52-week low is $17.77. The stock is currently 27.2% below its high.