SLM (SLM) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 11 analyst ratings
Based on 4 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $28.00 from $27.00 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Underweight | $25.00 from $24.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $29.00 from $28.00 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Barclays | Downgraded | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $26.00 from $30.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $30.00 from $27.00 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $26.00 from $29.00 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $29.00 from $32.00 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Underweight | $22.00 from $26.00 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $27.00 from $35.00 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Compass Point | Upgraded | Sell → Neutral | $22.00 from $23.00 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $29.00 from $30.00 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $32.00 from $30.00 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Downgraded | Neutral → Underweight | $25.00 from $29.00 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $30.00 from $35.00 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Market Perform | $29.00 from $31.00 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Compass Point | Downgraded | Buy → Sell | $23.00 from $35.00 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Downgraded | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $31.00 from $36.00 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $35.00 from $33.00 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $40.00 from $39.00 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $33.00 from $38.00 | Oct 24, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for SLM stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for SLM (SLM) is $27.00, with a high estimate of $29.00 and a low of $25.00, across 4 analysts.
Is SLM a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering SLM currently average a Buy rating: 6 buy, 4 hold and 1 sell, from 11 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for SLM?
The average price target of $27.00 implies 3.69% upside from the last price of $26.04.
What is the latest analyst rating on SLM?
On Jul 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained SLM at Equal-Weight with a price target of $28.00.
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