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SLM (SLM) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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SLM Stock Forecast

SLM (SLM) stock forecast, based on 24 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $26.00, with a high of $26.00 and a low of $26.00. This represents a -1.07% decline from the last price of $26.28.

$19 $20 $21 $22 $23 $24 $25 $26 $27 $28 High: $26 Avg: $26 Low: $26 Last Closed Price: $26.28

SLM Stock Rating

SLM stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 24 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 21 Buy (87.50%), 3 Hold (12.50%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 24 0 3 21 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SLM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSLM-1.07%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 14.04%
IndustryCredit Services Stocks18.85%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--8
Avg Price Target--$26.25
Last Closing Price$26.28$26.28$26.28
Upside/Downside---0.11%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25372--12
Mar, 25372--12
Feb, 25372--12
Jan, 25372--12
Dec, 24472--13
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 24, 2024Terry MaBarclays$26.00$22.8014.04%-1.07%
Oct 08, 2024Terry MaBarclays$27.00$22.9317.75%2.74%
Sep 25, 2024Nathaniel Richam-OdoiBank of America Securities$27.00$21.5325.41%2.74%
Sep 24, 2024David ChiaveriniWedbush$26.00$22.0717.81%-1.07%
Jul 26, 2024Michael KayeWells Fargo$27.00$23.0017.39%2.74%
Apr 25, 2024David ChiaveriniWedbush$28.00$21.8128.38%6.54%
Apr 25, 2024Jon ArfstromRBC Capital$25.00$22.1013.12%-4.87%
Apr 18, 2024Michael KayeWells Fargo$24.00$20.5816.62%-8.68%
Nov 11, 2022Compass Point$18.00$17.860.78%-31.51%
May 02, 2022Citigroup$21.00$16.7325.52%-20.09%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 03, 2025Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Dec 19, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 08, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 25, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesBuyinitialise
Sep 24, 2024WedbushOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 26, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 25, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUnderperformUnderperformhold
Jul 25, 2024Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Jun 04, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyhold
Jun 04, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.27$3.67$1.78$2.44$2.73----
Avg Forecast$1.37$3.56$2.49$2.57$2.73$3.07$3.39$3.63$3.68
High Forecast$1.54$4.00$2.61$2.63$2.79$3.13$3.77$3.75$3.88
Low Forecast$1.28$3.32$2.32$2.53$2.61$3.01$3.13$3.54$3.44
Surprise %65.69%3.09%-28.51%-5.06%-----

Revenue Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.81B$2.03B$1.82B$1.46B$2.62B----
Avg Forecast$1.83B$1.87B$1.80B$1.82B$1.86B$1.87B$1.99B$2.13B$1.30B
High Forecast$2.01B$2.05B$1.86B$1.84B$1.87B$1.97B$2.04B$2.22B$1.35B
Low Forecast$1.74B$1.77B$1.70B$1.81B$1.84B$1.78B$1.93B$2.02B$1.23B
Surprise %-1.09%8.53%1.39%-19.62%41.10%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $400M $800M $1B $2B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$880.69M$1.16B$469.01M$581.39M$590.03M----
Avg Forecast$1.17B$987.66M$1.01B$563.69M$631.94M$718.57M$807.80M$853.61M$861.35M
High Forecast$1.55B$1.19B$1.21B$676.42M$653.08M$733.71M$883.35M$877.65M$907.83M
Low Forecast$788.80M$790.13M$804.15M$450.95M$610.80M$703.43M$732.25M$829.56M$805.48M
Surprise %-24.61%17.50%-53.34%3.14%-6.63%----

SLM Forecast FAQ

Is SLM stock a buy?

SLM stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 24 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 21 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that SLM is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is SLM's price target?

SLM's price target, set by 24 Wall Street analysts, averages $26 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $26 at the low end to $26 at the high end, suggesting a potential -1.07% change from the previous closing price of $26.28.

How does SLM stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

SLM's stock forecast shows a -1.07% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (14.04%) and underperforming the credit services stocks industry (18.85%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for SLM over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 58.33% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 58.33% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 58.33% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is SLM’s EPS forecast?

SLM's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $3.07, marking a 12.45% increase from the reported $2.73 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $3.39 in 2026, $3.63 in 2027, and $3.68 in 2028.

What is SLM’s revenue forecast?

SLM's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.87B, reflecting a -28.69% decrease from the reported $2.62B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $1.99B, followed by $2.13B for 2027, and $1.3B for 2028.

What is SLM’s net income forecast?

SLM's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $718.57M, representing an 21.79% increase from the reported $590.03M in 2024. Projections indicate $807.8M in 2026, $853.61M in 2027, and $861.35M in 2028.