SLM Corporation is projected to rise to $37.55 by 2027, a +45% move from its current price of $25.84. SLM is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $25.39 | $25.85 | $26.32 | +0.04% |
| Aug 2 | $25.21 | $25.86 | $26.53 | +0.08% |
| Aug 3 | $25.07 | $25.87 | $26.70 | +0.12% |
| Aug 4 | $24.96 | $25.88 | $26.84 | +0.16% |
| Aug 5 | $24.86 | $25.89 | $26.96 | +0.20% |
| Aug 6 | $24.78 | $25.90 | $27.08 | +0.24% |
| Aug 7 | $24.70 | $25.91 | $27.19 | +0.28% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $24.70 | $25.91 | $27.19 | +0.28% |
| Week 2 | $24.28 | $25.99 | $27.81 | +0.56% |
| Week 3 | $23.98 | $26.06 | $28.32 | +0.84% |
| Week 4 | $23.74 | $26.13 | $28.77 | +1.13% |
| Week 5 | $23.54 | $26.20 | $29.18 | +1.41% |
| Week 6 | $23.36 | $26.28 | $29.56 | +1.69% |
| Week 7 | $23.21 | $26.35 | $29.92 | +1.98% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
SLM Corporation, through its subsidiaries, originates and services private education loans to students and their families to finance the cost of their education in the United States. It provides retail deposit accounts, including high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and interest-bearing omnibus accounts.
The company was formerly known as New BLC Corporation and changed its name to SLM Corporation in December 2013. SLM Corporation was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
SLM Corporation operates in the Financial Services category, delivering both loan origination and consumer deposit products to its customers.
SLM Corporation (SLM) currently trades at $25.42 per share and has a market capitalization of $4.78B. It is ranked 1326 by market size.
The near-term price path shows a 30-day range of $22.24 to $29.05, with a bullish longer-term outlook reflected in rising forecast averages across the horizon. The 2026 forecast lists an average price of $25.42, while subsequent years project meaningful upside through 2050.
Forecasts indicate continued bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with the 2030 average price at $58.43 and the 2050 average at $371.52, underscoring a potential large expansion from current levels.
A major floor 22.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 11.6% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 9.1% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key SLM support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of SLM market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $25.29 | Buy | $25.44 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $25.17 | Buy | $25.27 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $25.14 | Buy | $25.01 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $23.76 | Buy | $24.17 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $22.68 | Buy | $23.85 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $24.53 | Buy | $24.59 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.26 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 89.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 117.20 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.04 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 1.21 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.84 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.28 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.71 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 60.21 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.24 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 12.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 25.69 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 17.37 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.40 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows bullish sentiment with RSI(14) at 60. The 50-day simple moving average is $23.46 and the 200-day simple moving average is $24.56. The price is navigating within a near-term range, with a defined support at $21.92 and resistance at $26.11.
The tenable near-term range spans $22.24 to $29.05 over the last 30 days, indicating signals of positive momentum but with clear pivot points around the $26.11 resistance and $21.92 support.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.74 | $25.84 | $34.34 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $30.79 | $37.55 | $47.85 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $37.13 | $46.14 | $60.42 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $41.74 | $52.68 | $70.47 | +104% | Bullish | |
| $48.02 | $61.43 | $83.67 | +138% | Bullish | |
| $51.34 | $66.49 | $91.99 | +157% | Bullish | |
| $56.93 | $74.56 | $104.64 | +189% | Bullish | |
| $64.00 | $84.70 | $120.42 | +228% | Bullish | |
| $72.14 | $96.43 | $138.74 | +273% | Bullish | |
| $89.98 | $121.42 | $176.63 | +370% | Bullish | |
| $119.98 | $168.88 | $257.48 | +554% | Bullish | |
| $271.58 | $410.00 | $670.18 | +14.9x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $18.74 | $25.84 | $30.08 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $22.49 | $26.22 | $31.16 | +1.48% |
| September 2026 | $22.85 | $26.80 | $32.15 | +2.20% |
| October 2026 | $22.56 | $26.58 | $32.12 | -0.81% |
| November 2026 | $22.62 | $26.75 | $32.52 | +0.64% |
| December 2026 | $23.68 | $28.10 | $34.34 | +5.01% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month SLM forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The SLM price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $25.84 (low $18.74, high $34.34) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $25.84. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, SLM is projected to trade between $30.79 and $47.85, averaging $37.55 — a potential gain of +45% from today's $25.84. That is up +45% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
SLM Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $46.14, within a $37.13 to $60.42 range. That is up +23% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +79% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2029, SLM could reach as high as $70.47, with a base case around $52.68 and support toward $41.74 — roughly +104% from $25.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect SLM to range from $48.02 to $83.67 through 2030. The $61.43 average target implies a +138% move from current prices. That is up +17% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The SLM price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $66.49 (low $51.34, high $91.99) — a potential gain of +157% on today's $25.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, SLM is projected to trade between $56.93 and $104.64, averaging $74.56 — a potential gain of +189% from today's $25.84. That is up +12% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
SLM Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $84.70, within a $64.00 to $120.42 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +228% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, SLM could reach as high as $138.74, with a base case around $96.43 and support toward $72.14 — roughly +273% from $25.84. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect SLM to range from $89.98 to $176.63 through 2035. The $121.42 average target implies a +370% move from current prices. That is up +26% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The SLM price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $168.88 (low $119.98, high $257.48) — a potential gain of +554% on today's $25.84. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, SLM is projected to trade between $271.58 and $670.18, averaging $410.00 — a potential gain of +14.9x from today's $25.84. That is up +143% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in SLM today (≈ 38.69969 SLM) could be worth
$15,866.97
+$14,866.97 (+1487%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected SLM price of $410 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in SLMwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in SLM on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 31.426776 SLM) would be worth
$812.07
-$187.93 (-18.8%) today · 0.81× · US Dollar
Based on a SLM entry price of $31.82 vs. today's $25.84.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $24.18 | $1,068.65 | +6.9% |
| 1 month ago | $25.94 | $996.14 | -0.4% |
| 3 months ago | $22.69 | $1,138.83 | +13.9% |
| 6 months ago | $27.15 | $951.75 | -4.8% |
| 1 year ago | $31.82 | $812.07 | -18.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $18.93 | $1,365.03 | +36.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $52.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $52.00: $9.78B
2030: avg $58.43, min $45.28, max $80.48; ROI 129.8%; sentiment BULLISH. This year marks a substantive step up from current levels, with the average price approaching the mid-to-upper $50s.
2040: avg $154.50, min $107.89, max $239.82; ROI 507.8%; sentiment BULLISH. The forecast shows a continued multi-year uptrend with a strong mid/upper range expansion.
2050: avg $371.52, min $240.26, max $620.61; ROI 1361.5%; sentiment BULLISH. The multi-decade outlook suggests substantial upside potential, contingent on market conditions remaining favorable.
These are estimates of future pricing implied by the forecast. They indicate a bullish trajectory through 2030, 2040, and 2050, but are not guarantees and could be affected by broader economic, credit, and policy environments.
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Avg price $58.43; min $45.28; max $80.48; ROI 129.8%; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with rising averages (e.g., 2027 avg $36.37; 2030 avg $58.43; 2050 avg $371.52) and positive ROIs, but these are estimates and not guarantees.
2033 max $114.00, indicating the upper bound of the forecasted price path could cross the $100 level.
Current price $25.42; market cap $4.78B; rank 1326.
Avg $371.52; min $240.26; max $620.61; ROI 1361.5%; sentiment BULLISH.
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