SLM Corporation (SLM) Research

Operating primarily in the United States, SLM Corporation specializes in the provision and administration of private educational loans, assisting students and their families in financing their academic pursuits. Beyond these core lending activities, the company extends its financial services to include a variety of retail deposit accounts, such as certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and high-yield savings options. It further diversifies its offerings with omnibus accounts and consumer credit card products. The corporation facilitates support for students and their families through its engagement with financial aid initiatives, federal loan programs, and various dedicated resources. Established in 1972, the firm, headquartered in Newark, Delaware, originally operated as New BLC Corporation before officially changing its name to SLM Corporation in December 2013.

Market snapshot

Symbol
SLM
Price
$23.03
Day change
+0.35%
Market cap
$4.3B
P/E ratio
6.02x
52-week range
17.77-34.97
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
Next earnings
in 1 month
Analyst price target
$30.80

Recent news

  • Founder of Shark Tank-backed startup Scholly sues his acquirer Sallie Mae

    When Chris Gray sold his Shark Tank-backed scholarship search startup Scholly to Sallie Mae in 2023, he thought he had it all. Now he's suing the student loan giant for wrongful termination and alleging that it's selling the data his app collected, which includes personal info on minors, without properly informing users.

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Recent insider activity

  • Wolberg Kirsten O. — A-Award (7349 shares) on 2026-06-16
  • Schneck-Last Vivian C. — A-Award (7349 shares) on 2026-06-16
  • MILLERCHIP GARY — A-Award (7349 shares) on 2026-06-16
  • Matheson James D. — A-Award (7349 shares) on 2026-06-16
  • Manvitz Ted — A-Award (1062 shares) on 2026-06-17

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