Slm Corp (SLM) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Slm Corp (SLM) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Slm Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Slm Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.10B. It ranks number 6 by market capitalization among the 11 Personal Credit Institutions issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/E Ratio of 6.11x is the lowest of the 11 peers that report one. Its Net Margin of 43.6% is the highest of the 10 peers that report one.
For SLM, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 14.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 16.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Slm Corp (SLM) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Personal Credit Institutions peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SLM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.10B | 6/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 6.11x | 11/11 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.66x | 6/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.52% | 3/5 |
| EPS | $3.57 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $13.17 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $8.97 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SLM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 29.7% | 2/10 |
| ROA | 2.6% | 5/10 |
| Net Margin | 43.6% | 1/10 |
| EBT Margin | 58.3% | 2/11 |
| Tax Rate | 25.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SLM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 10.55x | 1/10 |
| Financial Leverage | 11.55x | 1/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SLM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$325M | 10/11 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | SLM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.06x | 9/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 13.7x | 7/10 |
Income Statement
| Metric | SLM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.69B | 7/11 |
| Net Income | $736M | 2/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SLM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.55 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 15.4% | 3/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 188M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 66.3% | 3/10 |
| EPS Growth | 76.7% | 5/11 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $4.59B | 16.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $26.10B | 91.4% of assets |
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Slm Corp (SLM) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Slm Corp (Personal Credit Institutions): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SLM Slm Corp | ▲ | $4.10B |
| AFRM Affirm Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $24.97B |
| OMF Onemain Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $6.58B |
| CACC Credit Acceptance Corp | ▲ | $5.62B |
| NNI Nelnet Inc | ▼ | $4.56B |
| ENVA Enova International, Inc. | ▲ | $4.43B |
| BFH Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $3.94B |
| HAPN Happen, Inc. | ▲ | $1.67B |
| ATLC Atlanticus Holdings Corp | ▶ | $1.40B |
| WRLD World Acceptance Corp | ▶ | $800M |
| RM Regional Management Corp. | ▶ | $318M |
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Slm Corp (SLM) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Slm Corp (SLM) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Slm Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Slm Corp stock predictions?
For SLM, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 14.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 16.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Slm Corp forecasts updated?
Slm Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Slm Corp's industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, SLM included, share the SEC industry code Personal Credit Institutions. The largest are: Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM), Onemain Holdings, Inc. (OMF), Credit Acceptance Corp (CACC), Nelnet Inc (NNI), Enova International, Inc. (ENVA), Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (BFH).
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