Slm Corp (SLM) Stock Price & Analysis
Slm Corp (SLM) rose 2.95% to USD 23.05 as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
SLM last closed at USD 22.39; the session ranged USD 22.6–23.31 on volume of 1,811,474 shares. Market capitalization is $4.35B, with a 52-week range of USD 17.77–34.97 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC)
| Price | USD 23.05 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.95% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 22.39 |
| Open | USD 22.63 |
| Day Range | USD 22.6 – 23.31 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.77 – 34.97 |
| Volume | 1,811,474 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.35B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (SLM)
Nexqual's technical model rates SLM "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.11 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 22.2) |
| MACD | 0.09 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SLM)
Wall Street analysts rate SLM "Buy" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 28.82 (range USD 23–35), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 28.82 |
| High Target | USD 35 |
| Low Target | USD 23 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 3 / 1 |
Earnings (SLM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-23 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.47 |
| Revenue Estimate | $352.91M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.54 vs est 1.22 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.12 vs est 0.94 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.63 vs est 0.79 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.49 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SLM)
| Total Revenue | $1.67B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +2.50% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +70.06% |
| Profit Margin | +44.93% |
| ROE | +30.93% |
| Debt / Equity | 253.08 |
| Current Ratio | 1.3 |
| Total Cash | $5.20B |
| Total Debt | $6.17B |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SLM)
Nexqual rates Slm Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.4% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Operating margin 70% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $5.20B cash vs $6.17B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$328M |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 31%, ROA 2.6% |
Ownership (SLM)
| Insider Ownership | +1.26% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +113.33% |
| Shares Outstanding | 188.59M |
| Float | 186.48M |
| Short % of Float | +13.88% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Leadership (SLM)
Slm Corp is led by Jonathan W. Witter (age 55), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Jonathan W. Witter (age 55) |
|---|---|
| Co-President, Chief Operational Officer & Head of Financial Services | Kerri A. Palmer (age 54) |
| Co-President, CFO & Treasurer | Peter M. Graham (age 59) |
| Executive VP and Chief Technology & Enablement Officer | Steven A. Turner (age 59) |
| Senior Director & Head of Investor Relations | Kate deLacy |
Major Backers & Investors (SLM)
Notable institutional backers of Slm Corp include FMR, LLC, Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 9.5% |
| Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC | 7.2% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 4.47% |
| Impactive Capital, LP | 4.15% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 3.52% |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC | 3.44% |
| American Century ETF Trust-Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | 2.85% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.22% |
| BlackRock | 13.46% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.98% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
From Slm Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-19)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- At December 31, 2025, the Bank had total assets of $29.7 billion, including $20.4 billion of Private Education Loans (held for investment), net, and total deposits of $21.5 billion.
- This new funding model allows us to establish a capital-light, fee-based revenue strategy that complements our core private student loan business.
- Our Approach to Assisting Students and Families Borrowing and Repaying Private Education Loans Approximately half of our Private Education Loan customers elect an in-school repayment option.
- We are focused on providing a total compensation package that enables us to attract, motivate, and retain the best possible talent to help drive our business forward.
Partnerships
- Our Board of Directors has authorized share repurchase programs during prior years, including a share repurchase program which was approved in January 2024 (for a program of up to $650 million of common stock).
- Navient retained all assets and liabilities generated prior to the Spin-Off other than those explicitly retained by us pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement executed in connection with the Spin-Off (the "Separation and Distribution Agreement").
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.