Ticker: SLM

SLM Corp

Finance Financials Financial - Credit Services
Price 25.58
Reco Hold Potential 62 Risk 60 Updated 2026-09-11

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Description

Company and Business Model

SLM Corp, operating in the financial sector, specializes in providing student loan management and servicing solutions. Its core products include loan origination, servicing, and collections, primarily targeting educational institutions and borrowers. Major business segments encompass federal and private student loans, with revenue primarily generated from servicing fees and interest income on loans. The company also engages in asset management related to student loans.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of SLM Corp suggests a focus on dividends, given its yield of 2.6%. However, the recent decline in revenue and high risk factors indicate potential challenges for growth. This stock may appeal to investors seeking income rather than aggressive capital appreciation.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-11
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
3.65
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
13.6%
EPS surprise
17.9%
20d volatility
1.5%
Dividend yield
2.6%
last ex-date
2026-03-05
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-09-09 Buy Hold Solid fundamentals, but recent momentum is concerning.
2026-08-29 Hold Buy Strong fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals present risks.
2026-08-21 Buy Hold Solid fundamentals, but recent momentum is concerning.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-24 Wells Fargo Target Lowered 30 → 28 24.18
2026-07-20 Morgan Stanley Target Raised 27 → 28 25.37
2026-07-10 RBC Capital Target Raised 28 → 29 24.89
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Capital One SLM Corp Bread Financial Synchrony Financial

Synchrony Financial Raises 12-Month CD Rate to 4% Amidst Steady Federal Reserve Rates

Investors now have more opportunities to secure 4% yields on certificates of deposit as several banks raise their rates, despite the Federal Reserve maintaining its current interest rate levels. This trend indicates a potential shift in the banking sector's approach to deposit competition and loan funding costs.