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SLM today

$16.91+$0.13 (+0.77%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourLeaning Bullish

1 hourStrong Bearish

15 minAscending Triangle

5 minBullish

Daily trend turns up above $28.27

Key levels

Resistance$19.22

Resistance$17.25

Support$16.29

Support$15.24

Latest news & SEC filings

EarningsSallie Mae Posts Third-Quarter 2026 Numbers, Adds Partner

AnalystMorgan Stanley keeps Overweight rating on SLM, cuts target to $26

AnalystRBC Capital keeps Outperform rating on SLM, cuts price target to $26

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About Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae is a consumer banking company centered on higher education. It mainly originates and services private education loans for students and families, including its Smart Option Student Loan and graduate loans for law, business, health, and other fields. Through Sallie Mae Bank, it also gathers consumer deposits, providing federally insured ways for people to save. It operates in the United States and serves students, families, and colleges and universities.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 19, 2026.

Nasdaq · Financial

SLM Corp (SLM)

$16.91+0.13 (+0.77%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: HIGH
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
18.0119.2420.4821.7116.91Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High17.18
Low16.54
Open16.82
Volume2.45M
Avg Vol3.83M
VWAP16.96
30d High22.94
30d Low16.78
30d Chg-25.21%

What Is the Price Target for SLM?

SEPT Low Target

$22.00

SEPT Mid Target

$24.00

SEPT High Target

$27.00

Analyst Consensus

$24.00

Current: $17.17Upside: +39.8%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is SLM a Buy or Sell Right Now?

63
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months

Thesis

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    Is SLM Overvalued or Undervalued?

    Valuation Verdict

    UNDERVALUED

    Methods Used

    P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

    Fair Value

    $23.35

    14

    Moat Score

    NONE

    4/9

    Piotroski Score

    0.3

    Altman Z-Score

    What Is Smart Money Doing with SLM?

    Insider Signal

    NEUTRAL

    0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

    Congress Signal

    NEUTRAL

    0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

    Institutional

    N/A

    Short Squeeze Risk

    HIGH

    Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

    Recent Insider Activity

    NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
    Graham Peter MofficerSale10,332$184KOct 30, 2026
    Leech Christopher T.directorBuy914-Sep 16, 2026
    Lavelle Mark LdirectorBuy1,038-Sep 16, 2026
    GREIG HENRY FdirectorBuy988-Sep 16, 2026
    Blackley Richard ScottdirectorBuy1,087-Sep 16, 2026

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    SLM Growth Story

    Revenue YoY

    N/A%

    3yr Revenue CAGR

    N/A%

    EPS Growth YoY

    29.1%

    FCF Growth YoY

    N/A%

    Revenue Trend

    UNKNOWN

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    Zone Setup -- $SLM (SLM Corp) Price: $25.60 | Zone: $24.38 to $26.06 Conviction: LOW | Analyst upside: +1.6% Near resistance (73% of range) — breakout watch. Mixed signals (0+ vs 1-)

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    SEPT InvestingVERIFIED159d ago

    Zone Setup -- $SLM (SLM Corp) Price: $22.38 | Zone: $22.09 to $22.54 Conviction: LOW | Analyst upside: +16.3% Major volume event today — setup forming. No recent news — technical setup driving signa...

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    SEPT InvestingVERIFIED159d ago

    Zone Setup -- $SLM (SLM Corp) Price: $22.36 | Zone: $22.09 to $22.54 Conviction: LOW | Analyst upside: +16.3% Major volume event today — setup forming. No recent news — technical setup driving signa...

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    SLM — frequently asked questions

    What is SLM stock price today?

    SLM Corp (SLM) is at $16.91, up 0.77% (+$0.13) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

    Why is SLM stock moving today?

    Latest SLM news — Oct 23, 2026: Sallie Mae Posts Third-Quarter 2026 Numbers, Adds Partner · Oct 23, 2026: Morgan Stanley keeps Overweight rating on SLM, cuts target to $26

    What is the SLM price target?

    The average analyst price target for SLM is $24.00, ranging from $22 to $27, based on 7 analysts. Latest: Morgan Stanley maintains on Oct 23, 2026.

    What do analysts rate SLM?

    Analyst ratings for SLM: 1 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

    Did SLM beat earnings?

    SLM last reported on Oct 22, 2026: EPS -$0.19 vs $0.17 expected — a miss of 211.4%.

    What is SLM's P/E ratio?

    SLM trades at a P/E of 6.5 vs a Financial average of 12.1.

    Does SLM pay a dividend?

    Yes. SLM's dividend yield is 12.49%.

    How much debt does SLM have?

    SLM Corp reported $5.5B of debt and $2.2B of cash (Sep 30, 2026).

    What are SLM support and resistance levels?

    Support: $16.29, $15.24, $13.93. Resistance: $17.25, $19.22, $20.40.

    What are insiders doing with SLM?

    Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.

    What is the latest news on SLM?

    Oct 23, 2026: Sallie Mae Posts Third-Quarter 2026 Numbers, Adds Partner · Oct 23, 2026: Morgan Stanley keeps Overweight rating on SLM, cuts target to $26 · Oct 23, 2026: RBC Capital keeps Outperform rating on SLM, cuts price target to $26