SLM Corporation (SLM) Stock Forecast
SLM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $28.36 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +30.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.12
- 52-week range
- $18.74 – $30.85
SLM analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SLM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SLM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.20 | −$0.10 | $0.77 | $0.63 | −68.7% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.12 | $3.06 | $3.19 | $3.46 | −9.8% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.38 | $3.21 | $3.56 | $3.12 | +8.3% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SLM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $361.5M | $348.0M | $375.0M | −3.1% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.43B | $1.41B | $1.46B | −4.8% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.44B | $1.40B | $1.48B | +1.0% | 5 |
SLM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SLM revenue: reported and forecast
SLM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.34 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.33 | $0.20 | −41.3% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.12 | $3.12 | $3.12 | $3.12 | $3.12 | −0.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.37 | $3.36 | $3.36 | $3.35 | $3.38 | +0.5% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SLM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SLM beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from SLM
11 analysts cover SLM; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $28.36, 30.0% above the latest close of $21.81. Analysts expect earnings of $3.12 per share for 2026, −9.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.38 per share on revenue of $1.4 billion. SLM beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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SLM forecast FAQ
What is SLM's price target?
The average analyst price target for SLM is $28.36, 30.0% above the latest close of $21.81.
Is SLM a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering SLM, 5 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 3 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is SLM's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.12 per share for 2026 (range $3.06 to $3.19); for 2027 the estimate is $3.38.
What is SLM's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.4 billion, growth of −4.8%; for 2027 it is $1.4 billion.
When does SLM report earnings?
SLM is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.12.
Does SLM usually beat earnings estimates?
SLM reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.