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SLM Highlights Strong 2025 Results and New Buyback Plan

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SLM ( (SLM) ) just unveiled an announcement.

On or about February 13, 2026, SLM Corporation published its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 investor presentation, detailing a 6% rise in full-year private education loan originations to $7.4 billion and a 4% increase in the fourth quarter versus a year earlier. The company underscored robust capital and liquidity, highlighted by a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.4%, CET1 ratio of 11.1%, Q4 net income of $229 million, full-year GAAP diluted EPS of $3.46, and a new 24‑month, $500 million share repurchase program following $373 million of buybacks in 2025.

The most recent analyst rating on (SLM) stock is a Hold with a $29.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SLM stock, see the SLM Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SLM Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SLM is a Neutral.

The score is driven mainly by solid profitability and revenue growth but tempered by negative operating/free cash flow and high leverage. Technicals are weak with the stock trading below major moving averages, while valuation is supportive given the low P/E and moderate dividend. The latest earnings call adds caution due to guided 2026 EPS pressure and higher expenses, despite credible longer-term growth opportunities.

To see Spark’s full report on SLM stock, click here.

More about SLM

SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae, operates in the consumer finance sector with a focus on private education lending through Sallie Mae Bank. The company originates and services private education loans for students and families, funds its portfolio largely through deposits, and actively manages capital via dividends and share repurchase programs.

Average Trading Volume: 2,992,269

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $5.24B

For detailed information about SLM stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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