SLM

SLM Corp.'s stock price has fluctuated, falling by 16.10% over the last 12 months and losing 7.53% in the five trading days leading up to September 24, 2026. Key events include strong Q1 2026 earnings, where EPS beat expectations at $1.54, leading to raised full-year guidance, despite an increase in overdue loans and hardship-enduring borrowers. Q2 2026 earnings, reported on July 23, 2026, saw EPS of $0.29 and revenue of $275.4 million, both missing analyst expectations, with net income and profit margin declining, though private education loan originations grew by 4.5%. The company also completed an accelerated share repurchase program. A quarterly common dividend of $0.13 per share was declared. Management anticipates that recent federal student loan reforms could increase annual originations by an estimated $4.5–$5 billion, representing up to a 70% increase.