SLM's core private student lending franchise is benefiting from favorable rate repricing, driving a 39% year-over-year surge in net interest income to $523.9M in Q2 2026 and NIM expansion to 1.8%. However, the sharp swing in credit provisions—from a benefit of...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 23, 2026 | $0.29-33.4% vs $0.44 | $401M-2.0% vs $409M |
Q2 2026 Apr 23, 2026 | $1.54+35.1% vs $1.14 | $560M+5.6% vs $530M |
Q1 2026 Jan 22, 2026 | $1.12+17.9% vs $0.95 | $454M+2.6% vs $442M |
Q4 2025 Oct 23, 2025 | $0.63-21.0% vs $0.80 | $830M+52.3% vs $545M |
Amundi reduced its stake in shares of SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM) by 34.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 41,470 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 21,477 shares during the quarter. Amundi's holdings in SLM
Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new stake in SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 53,117 shares of the credit services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,378,000. Other hedge funds
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SLM misses Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as lower net interest income, higher expenses and margin pressure weigh on the results despite loan origination growth.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24.25 | $4.56B | 7.01 | 7.32% | 23.95% | 32.31% | 13.93% | |
| $9.48 | $891.02M | -11.70 | -32.67% | -1.67% | -2.04% | — | |
| $25.27 | $77.17M | 20.06 | 0.79% | 17.78% | 10.42% | — | |
| $200.55 | $123.03B | 49.76 | 36.62% | 13.38% | 9.28% | — | |
| $72.67 | $23.64B | 7.82 | -7.09% | 22.03% | 20.94% | — | |
| $39.07 | $11.89B | 16.49 | -35.42% | 9.18% | 9.42% | — |
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SLM Corporation (SLM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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SLM Corporation (SLM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
SLM Corporation (SLM) grew revenue by 7.3% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, SLM Corporation (SLM) is profitable, generating $735.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (24.0% net margin).
Yes, SLM Corporation (SLM) pays a dividend with a yield of 13.93%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
SLM Corporation (SLM) has a return on equity (ROE) of 32.3%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
SLM Corporation (SLM) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 5.0%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
SLM Corporation (SLM) has an efficiency ratio of 21.1%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
