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SLM
SLM Corp
$22.38
+1.08%
$4.2B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$4.2B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (67%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$3.0B
Inst. Activity19 buys / 15 sells
Recent Activity
Jun 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 62.3% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 485,023 | Exempt: 26 | TRF Vol: 779,037 | Short Ratio: 62.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
May 1, 2026
Insider
Jafarieh Nicolas gifted 1,098 shares
EVP -Legal, Govt, Comm Officer
Apr 1, 2026
Insider
Turner Steven Allen was granted 58,877 shares
EVP, Chief Tech. & Enablement
Mar 18, 2026
Insider
Blackley Richard Scott was granted 1,402 shares
Director
Inst.
HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL — ADD
6,486,188 shares ($138.9M)
Inst.
Capital Research Global Investors — TRIM
5,308,741 shares ($113.7M)
Price Targets
$28.82
+28.8% upside
Strong Buy
Current $22.38
Low $23.00
Median $29.00
High $35.00
11 analysts
$23.00
$35.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
7Buy
4Hold
1Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| Apr 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Underweight → Underweight |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.47 ▼ -4.1% | $0.30 — $0.59 | 46% YoY | 11 |
| Next Q | $0.38 ▼ -1.4% | $0.06 — $0.70 | -40% YoY | 11 |
| Current FY | $3.15 | $3.12 — $3.20 | -9% YoY | 11 |
| Next FY | $3.39 | $3.26 — $3.66 | 8% YoY | 11 |
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Erste Asset Management GmbH | — | — |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $404.2M | — |
| FMR LLC | $383.6M | — |
| Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC | $290.8M | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $231.8M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Jafarieh Nicolas | G | $0.00 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Turner Steven | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Blackley Richard | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Manvitz Ted | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | GREIG HENRY | A | $0.00 |
50 institutional holders with $3.0B total value (139,101,725 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: Erste, BlackRock,, FMR. Net buying activity: 19 institutions added/increased vs 15 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erste Asset Management GmbH | — | $0.00 | 0.0% | — |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 18,880,810 | $404.2M | 13.6% | — |
| 3 | FMR LLC | 17,916,469 | $383.6M | 12.9% | — |
| 4 | Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC | 13,584,368 | $290.8M | 9.8% | — |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 10,827,129 | $231.8M | 7.8% | — |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 8,563,823 | $183.4M | 6.2% | — |
| 7 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 7,515,030 | $160.9M | 5.4% | — |
| 8 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 6,629,183 | $141.9M | 4.8% | — |
| 9 | HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6,486,188 | $138.9M | 4.7% | ADD +48.3% |
| 10 | STATE STREET CORP | 6,452,230 | $138.1M | 4.6% | — |
| 11 | Capital Research Global Investors | 5,308,741 | $113.7M | 3.8% | TRIM -52.9% |
| 12 | BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC | 5,230,959 | $112.0M | 3.8% | TRIM -64.0% |
| 13 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 3,279,540 | $70.2M | 2.4% | — |
| 14 | Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 3,119,136 | $66.8M | 2.2% | ADD +45.9% |
| 15 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2,770,235 | $59.3M | 2.0% | — |
| 16 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 2,304,943 | $49.3M | 1.7% | DOUBLED +148.6% |
| 17 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 2,053,575 | $44.0M | 1.5% | — |
| 18 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,793,481 | $38.4M | 1.3% | — |
| 19 | NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC. | 1,783,871 | $38.2M | 1.3% | — |
| 20 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 1,477,171 | $31.6M | 1.1% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | ADD | 4,374,421 | 6,486,188 | +48.3% | $138.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | TRIM | 11,268,593 | 5,308,741 | -52.9% | $113.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC | TRIM | 14,525,854 | 5,230,959 | -64.0% | $112.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | DOUBLED | 927,229 | 2,304,943 | +148.6% | $49.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 406,700 | 1,200,900 | +195.3% | $25.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| Trexquant Investment LP | NEW | — | 1,113,459 | — | $23.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| TUDOR INVESTMENT CORP ET AL | DOUBLED | 254,299 | 881,533 | +246.7% | $18.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 1,294,965 | 666,122 | -48.6% | $14.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| Invesco Ltd. | TRIM | 1,836,588 | 634,447 | -65.5% | $13.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | NEW | — | 575,219 | — | $12.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| VOLORIDGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | DOUBLED | 129,092 | 479,229 | +271.2% | $10.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | TRIM | 667,629 | 440,940 | -34.0% | $9.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 1,457 | 251,354 | +17151.5% | $5.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO | ADD | 132,749 | 237,448 | +78.9% | $5.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding S.A. | ADD | 95,121 | 186,499 | +96.1% | $4.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC | TRIM | 162,228 | 111,325 | -31.4% | $2.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| Amundi | DOUBLED | 23,314 | 62,947 | +170.0% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| STATE OF WISCONSIN INVESTMENT BOARD | ADD | 43,585 | 60,555 | +38.9% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 1,668 | 52,779 | +3064.2% | $1.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Cerity Partners LLC | TRIM | 89,754 | 51,416 | -42.7% | $1.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Brevan Howard Capital Management LP | TRIM | 88,993 | 40,323 | -54.7% | $863.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp | TRIM | 77,749 | 36,348 | -53.2% | $778.2K | 2026-Q1 |
| XPONANCE LLC | ADD | 21,623 | 27,177 | +25.7% | $581.9K | 2026-Q1 |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC | ADD | 13,211 | 22,839 | +72.9% | $489.0K | 2026-Q1 |
| Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd | ADD | 9,216 | 16,207 | +75.9% | $423.4K | 2026-Q1 |
9 unique insiders with 20 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Jafarieh Nicolas | EVP -Legal, Govt, Comm Officer | GIFT | 1,098 | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Turner Steven Allen | EVP, Chief Tech. & Enablement | AWARD | 58,877 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Blackley Richard Scott | Director | AWARD | 1,402 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Manvitz Ted | Director | AWARD | 1,242 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | GREIG HENRY F | Director | AWARD | 1,274 | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Blackley Richard Scott | Director | GIFT | 11,702 | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Witter Jonathan W. | CEO | TAX W/H | 18,411 | $19.19 | $353.3K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Jafarieh Nicolas | EVP -Legal, Govt, Comm Officer | TAX W/H | 2,874 | $19.19 | $55.2K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Graham Peter M | EVP, CFO | TAX W/H | 4,708 | $19.19 | $90.3K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Palmer Kerri A. | EVP, Chief Operational Officer | TAX W/H | 3,596 | $19.19 | $69.0K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Pahwa Munish | EVP & Chief Risk Officer | TAX W/H | 2,332 | $19.19 | $44.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Witter Jonathan W. | CEO | AWARD | 165,147 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Palmer Kerri A. | EVP, Chief Operational Officer | AWARD | 43,512 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Jafarieh Nicolas | EVP -Legal, Govt, Comm Officer | AWARD | 51,424 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Turner Steven Allen | EVP, Chief Tech. & Enablement | AWARD | 25,052 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Pahwa Munish | EVP & Chief Risk Officer | AWARD | 23,074 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Graham Peter M | EVP, CFO | AWARD | 49,314 | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Palmer Kerri A. | EVP, Chief Operational Officer | AWARD | 49,637 | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Witter Jonathan W. | CEO | AWARD | 338,188 | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Jafarieh Nicolas | EVP -Legal, Govt, Comm Officer | AWARD | 58,880 | — | — |
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Current analyst consensus: Buy (67% buy). Based on 15 analysts: 3 strong buy, 7 buy, 4 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$28.82 mean target
+28.8% upside
Strong Buy (2.00)
$23.00 Low
$35.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $22.38 |
| Target Low | $23.00 |
| Target Mean | $28.82 |
| Target Median | $29.00 |
| Target High | $35.00 |
| # Analysts | 11 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (2.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.47 | $0.30 | $0.59 | 45.8% | -4.1% | 2↑ 6↓ | $0.4B | -6.3% | 11 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.38 | $0.06 | $0.70 | -39.8% | -1.4% | 2↑ 6↓ | $0.4B | -1.7% | 11 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$3.15 | $3.12 | $3.20 | -9.0% | +0.0% | 9↑ 0↓ | $1.5B | -2.8% | 11 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$3.39 | $3.26 | $3.66 | 7.7% | +0.3% | 8↑ 1↓ | $1.5B | 2.3% | 11 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.467 | |
| 7d ago | $0.467 | |
| 30d ago | $0.487 | -0.020 |
| 60d ago | $0.608 | -0.141 |
| 90d ago | $0.643 | -0.177 |
5 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Apr 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Compass Point | UPGRADE | Sell | Neutral |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 12, 2026 | JP Morgan | DOWNGRADE | Neutral | Underweight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 67% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 67% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 67% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 67% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 67% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 67% |
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Jun 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 62.3% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 485,023 | Exempt: 26 | TRF Vol: 779,037 | Short Ratio: 62.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 10, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 73.2% short (1.9M / 2.6M)
Short: 1,922,968 | Exempt: 238 | TRF Vol: 2,627,303 | Short Ratio: 73.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 61.2% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 316,921 | Exempt: 20 | TRF Vol: 518,068 | Short Ratio: 61.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 66.5% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 443,863 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 667,761 | Short Ratio: 66.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 73.0% short (0.9M / 1.2M)
Short: 864,523 | Exempt: 127 | TRF Vol: 1,184,327 | Short Ratio: 73.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 66.9% short (0.9M / 1.3M)
Short: 865,375 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,293,065 | Short Ratio: 66.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 25, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SLM — 1.6M shares, 39,713 trades
Week starting 2026-05-25. Total ATS volume: 1,636,414 shares across 39,713 trades.
May 19, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 55.8% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 292,508 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 524,402 | Short Ratio: 55.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SLM — 2.4M shares, 42,481 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 2,368,613 shares across 42,481 trades.
May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 62.3% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 425,998 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 683,813 | Short Ratio: 62.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 57.3% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 419,670 | Exempt: 23 | TRF Vol: 732,936 | Short Ratio: 57.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SLM — 3.2M shares, 53,847 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 3,168,622 shares across 53,847 trades.
May 4, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SLM — 1.9M shares, 42,041 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 1,922,249 shares across 42,041 trades.
May 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 67.4% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 413,092 | Exempt: 590 | TRF Vol: 613,036 | Short Ratio: 67.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SLM — 62.9% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 681,434 | Exempt: 506 | TRF Vol: 1,083,426 | Short Ratio: 62.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)