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SLM Corp (SLM)

SLM Corp is a financial services company focused on consumer finance in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, it originates and services private education loans for students and their families to help cover education-related costs. The company also provides retail deposit products, including high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and interest-bearing omnibus accounts. Formerly known as New BLC Corporation, the company adopted the SLM Corporation name in December 2013. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, SLM Corp’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol SLM.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-SLM
$31.34
24.6% Upside
Undervalued
$28.73
14.3% Upside
Fair
Good
—
—
0.52
2.1%
July 23, 2026
6.4x
2.2x
2.8x
4.777 B
—
55.1%
98.8%
5.5
16.2%
-44.8%
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Valuation • Fair Value

SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$31.34

Estimated upside of 24.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$43.12

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$43.46

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$27.30

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$28.73

Analysts imply upside of 14.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.665 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.461 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

817.4 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.30

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.5

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

-44.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 23, 2026

Days to Earnings

2

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

2.1%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.52

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

16.2%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) has a Buy consensus, with 5 buy, 4 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 5
Hold 4
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$31.34
Estimated upside 24.6%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 24.6%
Analyst Target
$28.73
Implied upside 14.3%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is $31.34. This implies an estimated upside of 24.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 24.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is $28.73. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 14.3%.

The current financial health read for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is July 23, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.1%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.52.

The current P/E ratio listed for SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is 6.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for SLM Corp is 4.777 B.

The ticker symbol for SLM Corp is NASDAQ-SLM, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

SLM Corp (NASDAQ-SLM) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for SLM Corp is 55.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for SLM Corp is 98.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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