SLM Stock Forecast
NASDAQ: SLMFinanceFinance: Consumer ServicesUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 12:21 PM ET
SLM analyst consensus
Consensus (11 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$28.55+26.80%
- 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.
What analysts say
According to 11 Wall Street analysts covering SLM (2026-10-07), 6 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 4 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $28.55, with a high estimate of $35.00 and a low estimate of $23.00. The average target implies upside of 26.8% from the current price of $22.52.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 52.2%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for SLM.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 1 | 9% |
| Buy | 5 | 45% |
| Hold | 4 | 36% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 9% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $23.00 | +2.15% |
| Average target | $28.55 | +26.80% |
| High target | $35.00 | +55.45% |