SLM CORPORATION

The stock of SLM Corp fell to a new 52-week low of $19.36 and is currently trading at $19.38, with a market capitalization of $3.89 billion and a P/E ratio of 6.12. Year-to-date performance is -35.57%, reflecting ongoing pressure on the company. At the same time, SLM beat expectations in the fourth quarter with EPS of $1.12 and revenue of $454 million, analysts adjusted price targets to $32.00, and Steve Turner was appointed chief technology and enablement officer. » More on de.investing.com

SLM Corp stock closed at $23.76, reaching a 52-week low; the share price is down 25.38% over the past year. Despite the decline, the stock is viewed as undervalued with a P/E ratio of 6.93 and shows a dividend yield of 2.18% and a return on equity of 35%. The company beat expectations in Q4 2025 with diluted EPS of $1.12 (expectation $0.94) and revenue of $454 million (expectation $442.73 million). Analysts raised price targets or maintained positive ratings, and SLM appointed Steve Turner as chief technology and enablement officer. » More on de.investing.com

SLM Corp reported diluted EPS of $1.12 for Q4 2025 versus $0.94 expected and revenue of $454 million, both above forecasts. The stock rose 2.69% in after-hours trading. The company approved a $500 million share repurchase program and sees significant growth opportunities from the PLUS reform. For 2026 SLM Corp projects EPS of $2.70–$2.80 and expects accelerated EPS growth beginning in 2027. » More on de.investing.com

SLM Corp reported a diluted earnings per share of $0.32 for Q2 2025 and net interest income of $377 million (up $5 million year over year). Provisions for credit losses rose to $149 million, the company completed a loan sale transaction of $1.8 billion, and maintained a net interest margin of 5.31%. SLM Corp expects private student loan portfolio growth in the mid- to high-single-digit percentage range and sees opportunities from potential reforms to federal student loans. The stock gained 4.9% after the results and closed at $25.50. » More on de.investing.com

SLM said it will prioritize issuing higher-credit-quality student loans over expanding loan volume, lowering its origination growth target to 5–6% and tightening underwriting standards. The company reported recent originations are of improved quality despite a modest rise in early delinquencies and sees a $4.5–5 billion opportunity from Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS market changes. SLM is seeking private credit funding partnerships to add capital-light, fee-based revenue streams alongside its lending business. » More on finance.yahoo.com