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Historical analyst accuracy
For SLM Corp, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 50% were profitable, average return +17% (102 calls). At 3 months: +5% average return (44% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 13 | 46% | +9% |
| Morgan Stanley | 13 | 38% | +11% |
| Wedbush | 11 | 82% | +34% |
| Compass Point | 9 | 56% | +18% |
| Wells Fargo | 9 | 33% | +3% |
Valuation
Is SLM Corp overvalued, and is it a good time to buy SLM Corp right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: SLM Corp's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | SLM Corp | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 6.5 | 13.5 |
| Forward P/E | 6.0 | 10.9 |
| Net margin | 38% | 23% |
👉 SLM Corp trades below its sector median (6.5 vs 13.5) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : SLM Corp pays about $0.52/share/yr → 2.03% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is SLM Corp a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on SLM Corp (SLM) is "Buy" (14 bullish, 5 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 50% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is SLM Corp's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $25.00 (+37% vs $18.25), ranging from $22.00 to $27.00 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on SLM Corp?
Over 1 year, 50% of analyst targets on SLM Corp were profitable, for an average return of +17% (across 102 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the SLM Corp stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $25.00 within 12 months, i.e. +37% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $27.00, the most cautious $22.00.
What is the SLM Corp stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $25.00, +37%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (50%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is SLM Corp overvalued?
Its P/E is 6.5, forward P/E 6.0. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.