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SLM (SLM)
NASDAQ:SLM
SLM Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.39 - $32.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume412.86K
Average Volume (3M)3.63M
Market Cap
$6.08B
Enterprise Value$7.75B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$199.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2025EPS Estimate
1.15Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 05, 2025Dividend Yield1.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.65
Shares Outstanding210,423,460
10 Day Avg. Volume4,676,472
30 Day Avg. Volume3,634,126
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.95
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.04
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)344.20
P/FCF Ratio6.30
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.27
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.41
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$33.82Price Target Upside17.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Loan GrowthLoan growth is already ahead of plan, and the strong originations in 2025 should drive strong earnings.
Market ShareSallie Mae and College Ave captured 80% of Discover's market share following its exit.
Regulatory ChangesWith Congress likely to cap federal graduate loans, private student lending TAM could expand by 2026, moving closer to the SLM bull case.
Bears Say
DelinquenciesFebruary delinquencies were up 3 bps, slightly worse than the seasonal performance for February.
Portfolio PerformanceFebruary DQs as a percentage of total loans increased to 4.10%, worse than historical February performance.
Provision ExpensesThe miss was due to higher provision expense, driven by reserve build from strong originations.
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Ownership Overview
1.31% Insiders
37.06% Mutual Funds
26.94% Other Institutional Investors
1.07% 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 $19.39 and its highest was $32.65 in the past 12 months.
What is SLM’s market cap?
SLM’s market cap is $6.08B.
When is SLM’s upcoming earnings report date?
SLM’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2025 which is in 22 days.
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 $0.129 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.59%. See more information on SLM dividends here
What is SLM’s EPS estimate?
SLM’s EPS estimate is 1.15.
How many shares outstanding does SLM have?
SLM has 210,423,460 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 -0.994%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SLM?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SLM
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SLM Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$33.82 (17.02% Upside)
$33.82 (17.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SLM Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SLM
SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae, is a leading provider of education loans, offering a range of products and services primarily focused on helping students and families finance higher education. The company operates in the financial services sector, specializing in private education loans, college savings tools, and online banking services, catering mainly to students, parents, and educational institutions across the United States.
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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
$33.82
▲(17.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering SLM
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/22 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+27.85%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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