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SLM Corporation
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SLM Corporation (SLM) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for SLM Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 7 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 7 unique analysts
(10 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence4.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$28.29
↑ 6.88% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest SLM Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Richard Shane
JP Morgan
SellReiterates
$24.00 → $25.00
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$28.00 → $29.00
Terry Ma
Barclays
HoldDowngrades
$30.00 → $26.00
Moshe Orenbuch
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$32.00
Jeffrey Adelson
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$27.00
Jeffrey Adelson
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$27.00
Caroline Latta
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$29.00
Donald Fandetti
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$30.00
Caroline Latta
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$29.00
Donald Fandetti
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$30.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for SLM?

The analyst consensus rating for SLM is "Buy" based on 7 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for SLM?

The average 12-month price target for SLM is $28.29, representing an upside of 6.9% from the current price of $26.47.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.