SLM Corporation
SLMNASDAQFinancialsCredit Services
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $4.23B
- P/E (TTM)
- 5.84
- Forward P/E
- 3.66
- Dividend yield
- 2.34%
- 52-week range
- $17.77$31.06
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.28M
SLM (SLM) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $21.73 - $22.63 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $31.06 |
| 52-Week Low | $17.77 |
| Open | $22.35 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.70M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.28M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.67B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 724.14M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -324.60M |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.60 |
| Profit Margin | 43.24% |
| Operating Margin | 58.68% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 29.26% |
| Debt to Equity | 2.36 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.52 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
| Payout Ratio | 14.43% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 4.23B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 190.38M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 5.84 |
| Forward P/E | 3.66 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.53 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.71 |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
| 50-Day MA | $25.29 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $23.97 |
| 1-Year Change | −13.51% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
SLM at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, SLM (SLM) has a market capitalization of $4.23B. The stock trades at 5.8× trailing earnings, 3.7× forward earnings and 2.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $724.14M on revenue of $1.67B (a 43.2% profit margin) and burned $324.60M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 9.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $4.59B in cash and securities against $5.84B of debt, a net debt position of $1.26B.
SLM pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.52 per share a year, a 2.34% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 14% payout ratio and 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 13.5% over the past year. At $21.81 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $17.77 to $31.06, below its 200-day moving average of $23.97.
Based on 9 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $27.75, 27.2% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About SLM
What is the current stock price for SLM?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, SLM stock trades at $21.81. The 52-week range is $17.77–$31.06, with a day range of $21.73–$22.63.
What is the P/E ratio for SLM?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, SLM's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 5.8, meaning investors pay $5.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 3.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. SLM operates in the Financials sector.
Does SLM pay dividends?
Yes, SLM pays a 2.34% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($0.52 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 14.4%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 4, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for SLM?
Based on ratings from 9 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for SLM is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $27.75, a 27.2% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $21.81.
What is the market cap of SLM?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, SLM's market capitalization is $4.15B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. SLM operates in the Financials sector within the Credit Services industry.