SLM Corporation (SLM)
NASDAQ: SLM · Real-Time Price · USD
19.05
-0.84 (-4.22%)
Mar 6, 2026, 2:00 PM EST - Market open
SLM Corporation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 11 analysts with 12-month price forecasts for SLM Corporation stock have an average target of 32.45, with a low estimate of 23 and a high estimate of 43. The average target predicts an increase of 70.34% from the current stock price of 19.05.
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for SLM Corporation stock from 11 stock analysts is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $30 → $29 | Hold | Maintains | $30 → $29 | +52.23% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $30 → $32 | Buy | Maintains | $30 → $32 | +67.98% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Hold → Sell Downgrades $29 → $25 | Hold → Sell | Downgrades | $29 → $25 | +31.23% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $35 → $30 | Buy | Maintains | $35 → $30 | +57.48% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Hold Maintains $31 → $29 | Hold | Maintains | $31 → $29 | +52.23% | Dec 10, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.70B
from 1.65B
Increased by 3.17%
Revenue Next Year
1.78B
from 1.70B
Increased by 4.64%
EPS This Year
2.77
from 3.46
Decreased by -20.05%
EPS Next Year
3.22
from 2.77
Increased by 16.40%
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.0B | 2.2B | |
| Avg | 1.7B | 1.8B | |
| Low | 1.4B | 1.5B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 22.7% | 27.6% | |
| Avg | 3.2% | 4.6% | |
| Low | -15.0% | -14.3% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.94 | 3.73 | |
| Avg | 2.77 | 3.22 | |
| Low | 2.60 | 2.81 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -15.0% | 34.7% | |
| Avg | -20.0% | 16.4% | |
| Low | -24.9% | 1.7% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.