Barclays Keeps Overweight Rating on SLM, Reduces Price Target to $35
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 06 2025
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Source: Benzinga
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Analyst Views on SLM
Wall Street analysts forecast SLM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SLM is 31.09 USD with a low forecast of 23.00 USD and a high forecast of 37.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
2 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 26.370
Low
23.00
Averages
31.09
High
37.00
Current: 26.370
Low
23.00
Averages
31.09
High
37.00
About SLM
SLM Corporation is a holding company, which operates through various subsidiaries and is a financial brand for higher education. The Company’s primary business is to originate and service loans it makes to students and their families to finance the cost of their education. It also offers a range of deposit products insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Its primary private education loan product is the Smart Option Student Loan, which emphasizes in-school payment features that can produce shorter terms and reduce customers’ total finance charges. The Smart Option Student Loan generally runs for six months after the borrower separates from school but can run for up to 36 months for a small subset of graduate loans. It also offers six loan products for specific graduate programs of study. These include the Sallie Mae Law School Loan, the Sallie Mae MBA Loan, the Sallie Mae Graduate School Loan for Health Professions, the Sallie Mae Medical School Loan, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
SLM Corporation Class Action Securities Lawsuit Notification
- Lawsuit Background: Levi & Korsinsky LLP notifies investors of a class action lawsuit against SLM Corporation for alleged securities fraud occurring between July 25, 2025, and August 14, 2025, aimed at recovering losses for affected investors.
- Fraud Allegations: The complaint alleges that defendants concealed a significant increase in early-stage delinquencies at SLM and overstated the effectiveness of its loss mitigation and loan modification programs, misleading investors about the company's business and prospects.
- Investor Rights: Affected SLM investors have until February 17, 2026, to request to be appointed as lead plaintiff, with no out-of-pocket costs or fees required to participate in the lawsuit and potentially share in any recovery.
- Legal Team Strength: Levi & Korsinsky has over 20 years of experience in securities litigation, having secured hundreds of millions for aggrieved shareholders, and has been recognized as one of the top securities litigation firms in the U.S. for seven consecutive years, highlighting its expertise in complex cases.
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Class Action Filed Against SLM Corporation by Shareholders
- Lawsuit Background: Robbins LLP reminds shareholders that a class action has been filed on behalf of all investors who purchased SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM, SLMBP) securities between July 25 and August 14, 2025, alleging the company failed to disclose significant increases in early-stage delinquencies.
- Delinquency Data: According to a report from TD Cowen, July 2025 delinquencies rose by 49 basis points month-over-month, significantly worse than the expected seasonal increase of 10 basis points, indicating that SLM's loss mitigation and loan modification programs were overstated.
- Stock Price Reaction: Following the TD Cowen report, SLM's stock price fell by $2.67, or 8.09%, closing at $30.32 per share on August 15, 2025, reflecting market concerns regarding the company's financial stability.
- Shareholder Action Advice: Shareholders are encouraged to contact Robbins LLP to participate in the class action as lead plaintiffs, representing the interests of other class members, highlighting the need for improved corporate governance and shareholder rights protection.
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