SLM Corporation (SLM) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Financial Services · Current price $22.77 (-1.36%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Jeffrey Adelson | Morgan Stanley | $29.00 | +27.4% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Donald Fandetti | Wells Fargo | $32.00 | +40.5% |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Giuliano Bologna | Compass Point | $23.00 | +1.0% |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Jeffrey Adelson | Morgan Stanley | $31.00 | +36.1% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Terry Ma | Barclays | $26.00 | +14.2% |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Terry Ma | Barclays | $27.00 | +18.6% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Nathaniel Richam-Odoi | Bank of America Securities | $27.00 | +18.6% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | David Chiaverini | Wedbush | $26.00 | +14.2% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Michael Kaye | Wells Fargo | $27.00 | +18.6% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | David Chiaverini | Wedbush | $28.00 | +23.0% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Jon Arfstrom | RBC Capital | $25.00 | +9.8% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Michael Kaye | Wells Fargo | $24.00 | +5.4% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Giuliano Bologna | Compass Point | $25.00 | +9.8% |
Top Analysts Covering SLM
SLM vs Sector & Market
| Metric | SLM | Financial Services Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.80 | 2.51 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 15 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +29.6% | +64.8% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 6.32 | -5.01 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.87B | $1.91B | $1.96B | 3 |
| 2027-03-31 | $505M | $526M | $541M | 1 |
| 2027-06-30 | $413M | $430M | $443M | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $517M | $538M | $554M | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $434M | $452M | $465M | 1 |
| 2028-03-31 | $625M | $650M | $669M | 1 |
| 2028-06-30 | $453M | $471M | $485M | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $618M | $643M | $662M | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $458M | $477M | $491M | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.95 | $3.03 | $3.10 | 9 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.96 | $1.01 | $1.05 | 2 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.75 | $0.79 | $0.82 | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.51 | $0.53 | $0.56 | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.91 | $0.95 | $0.99 | 2 |
| 2028-03-31 | $1.61 | $1.70 | $1.76 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.65 | $0.69 | $0.71 | 3 |
| 2028-09-30 | $0.66 | $0.70 | $0.73 | 3 |
| 2028-12-31 | $0.88 | $0.93 | $0.96 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for SLM?
The consensus among 15 analysts covering SLM Corporation (SLM) is Hold with an average price target of $29.50.
What is the highest price target for SLM?
The highest price target for SLM is $32.00, set by Donald Fandetti at Wells Fargo on 2026-01-23.
What is the lowest price target for SLM?
The lowest price target for SLM is $23.00, set by Giuliano Bologna at Compass Point on 2025-12-09.
How many analysts cover SLM?
15 analysts have issued ratings for SLM Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is SLM a buy or sell right now?
Based on 15 analyst ratings, SLM has a consensus rating of Hold (2.80/5) with a +29.6% upside to the consensus target of $29.50.
What are the earnings estimates for SLM?
Analysts estimate SLM will report EPS of $3.03 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $1.91B.
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