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SLM (SLM)
NASDAQ:SLM
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SLM Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.84 - $31.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume412.86K
Average Volume (3M)2.97M
Market Cap
$6.16B
Enterprise Value$7.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Jan 23, 2025EPS Estimate
1.12Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 05, 2025Dividend Yield1.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.65
Shares Outstanding212,330,460
10 Day Avg. Volume3,074,879
30 Day Avg. Volume2,970,645
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.31
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.88
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-13.60
P/FCF Ratio8.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.21
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$32.67Price Target Upside13.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
SLM News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital ReturnsThe company's dominant market share position should support balance sheet growth and loan sale volumes which are expected to contribute to attractive capital returns.
EarningsLoan growth is already ahead of plan, and the strong originations in 2025 should drive strong earnings.
Market OpportunitiesSLM is well-positioned to benefit from the growing privatization of student lending under the new administration as the largest player in the market with a 57% (undergrad) share.
Bears Say
Credit ConditionsDelinquency rates continue to march higher, with early-stage delinquencies showing significant increases.
EarningsProvision expenses exceeded expectations, which impacted earnings per share.
Stock ConfidenceShare repurchases were lower than expected, which could indicate less confidence in the stock price.
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Ownership Overview
1.23% Insiders
33.34% Mutual Funds
0.69% Other Institutional Investors
32.04% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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SLM FAQ
What was SLM’s price range in the past 12 months?
SLM lowest stock price was $18.84 and its highest was $31.49 in the past 12 months.
What is SLM’s market cap?
SLM’s market cap is $6.16B.
When is SLM’s upcoming earnings report date?
SLM’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 23, 2025 which is 10 days ago.
How were SLM’s earnings last quarter?
SLM released its earnings results on Jan 23, 2025. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.549 by -$0.049.
Is SLM overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SLM’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SLM pay dividends?
SLM pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.456 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.58%. See more information on SLM dividends here
What is SLM’s EPS estimate?
SLM’s EPS estimate is 1.12.
How many shares outstanding does SLM have?
SLM has 212,330,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to SLM’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SLM reported an EPS of $0.5 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.549. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.99%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SLM?
Among the largest hedge funds holding SLM’s share is Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC. It holds SLM’s shares valued at 84M.
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SLM Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$32.67 (13.75% Upside)
$32.67 (13.75% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SLM Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 310.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
54.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SLM
SLM Corp. engages in the origination, servicing, and administration of education loans. Its services include private education loans, banking, college savings, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Newark, DE.
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SLM Company Deck
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SLM Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a strong performance in loan originations and credit quality improvements, along with a continued reduction in shares outstanding. However, there were challenges with EPS not meeting guidance, a decline in net interest margin, and a slight increase in loan delinquencies. The company remains optimistic about future growth and its capital return strategy.Read More>---
SLM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$32.67
▲(13.75% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering SLM
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1 Year Success Rate
17/22 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+27.42%
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