SLM Corporation is projected to rise to $36.14 by 2027, a +46% move from its current price of $24.73. 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 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $24.25 | $24.74 | $25.24 | +0.04% |
| Jul 14 | $24.06 | $24.75 | $25.45 | +0.08% |
| Jul 15 | $23.92 | $24.76 | $25.63 | +0.11% |
| Jul 16 | $23.80 | $24.77 | $25.77 | +0.15% |
| Jul 17 | $23.70 | $24.78 | $25.90 | +0.19% |
| Jul 18 | $23.61 | $24.79 | $26.02 | +0.23% |
| Jul 19 | $23.53 | $24.80 | $26.13 | +0.27% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $23.53 | $24.80 | $26.13 | +0.27% |
| Week 2 | $23.08 | $24.86 | $26.78 | +0.53% |
| Week 3 | $22.76 | $24.93 | $27.31 | +0.80% |
| Week 4 | $22.50 | $24.99 | $27.77 | +1.07% |
| Week 5 | $22.28 | $25.06 | $28.19 | +1.34% |
| Week 6 | $22.09 | $25.13 | $28.58 | +1.61% |
| Week 7 | $21.92 | $25.20 | $28.96 | +1.88% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
SLM Corporation is a financial services company that originates and services private education loans to students and their families in the United States. It also 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 is currently priced at $25.45 per share and sits at a market capitalization of $4.8B. It is ranked 1401 by market capitalization in its category. This positioning provides a perspective on its relative size within the financial services space.
The 2026 forecast shows an average price of $25.45, with a min of $18.74 and a max of $34.75, corresponding to a 0% ROI and a neutral sentiment. Beyond 2026, the outlook turns more bullish, with substantial upside potential in later years.
Longer-range forecasts point to rising averages: 2030 at $55.19 with an ROI of 116.8, 2040 at $139.87 with an ROI of 449.6, and 2050 at $326.88 with an ROI of 1184.4, all labeled bullish. This trajectory suggests meaningful upside from the current level if the forecasts materialize.
A major floor 22.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 13.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 5.6% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 17.0% 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 | $24.84 | Sell | $24.87 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $25.30 | Sell | $24.80 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $24.12 | Buy | $24.28 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $22.92 | Buy | $23.38 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $22.06 | Buy | $23.40 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $24.68 | Buy | $24.49 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.31 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 31.84 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 44.90 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -35.17 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.04 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 7.40 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.65 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 64.83 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.48 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.56 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 46.62 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.35 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 48.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 24.30 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 20.72 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.46 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish overall, with RSI around 70 indicating sturdy momentum.
Near-term moving averages are supportive, with SMA50 at $22.45 and SMA200 at $24.85, providing a constructive backdrop for price action.
Key levels to watch are support at $21.17 and resistance at $24.61. The 30-day price range runs from $22.40 up to $28.91, highlighting room for movement within a constructive band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.74 | $24.73 | $34.07 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $29.50 | $36.14 | $46.37 | +46% | Bullish | |
| $36.37 | $45.45 | $59.96 | +84% | Bullish | |
| $40.68 | $51.67 | $69.69 | +109% | Bullish | |
| $46.19 | $59.50 | $81.78 | +141% | Bullish | |
| $50.84 | $66.35 | $92.69 | +168% | Bullish | |
| $55.43 | $73.21 | $103.79 | +196% | Bullish | |
| $61.87 | $82.62 | $118.72 | +234% | Bullish | |
| $72.56 | $97.92 | $142.47 | +296% | Bullish | |
| $88.80 | $121.05 | $178.16 | +389% | Bullish | |
| $118.97 | $169.63 | $262.14 | +586% | Bullish | |
| $270.28 | $415.33 | $689.91 | +15.8x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $18.74 | $24.73 | $29.45 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $21.81 | $25.56 | $30.62 | +3.36% |
| September 2026 | $21.74 | $25.60 | $30.93 | +0.17% |
| October 2026 | $21.53 | $25.46 | $30.97 | -0.55% |
| November 2026 | $22.27 | $26.44 | $32.34 | +3.83% |
| December 2026 | $23.26 | $27.70 | $34.07 | +4.79% |
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 $24.73 (low $18.74, high $34.07) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $24.73. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, SLM is projected to trade between $29.50 and $46.37, averaging $36.14 — a potential gain of +46% from today's $24.73. That is up +46% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
SLM Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $45.45, within a $36.37 to $59.96 range. That is up +26% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +84% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2029, SLM could reach as high as $69.69, with a base case around $51.67 and support toward $40.68 — roughly +109% from $24.73. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect SLM to range from $46.19 to $81.78 through 2030. The $59.50 average target implies a +141% move from current prices. That is up +15% 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 $66.35 (low $50.84, high $92.69) — a potential gain of +168% on today's $24.73. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, SLM is projected to trade between $55.43 and $103.79, averaging $73.21 — a potential gain of +196% from today's $24.73. That is up +10% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
SLM Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $82.62, within a $61.87 to $118.72 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +234% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, SLM could reach as high as $142.47, with a base case around $97.92 and support toward $72.56 — roughly +296% from $24.73. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect SLM to range from $88.80 to $178.16 through 2035. The $121.05 average target implies a +389% move from current prices. That is up +24% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The SLM price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $169.63 (low $118.97, high $262.14) — a potential gain of +586% on today's $24.73. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, SLM is projected to trade between $270.28 and $689.91, averaging $415.33 — a potential gain of +15.8x from today's $24.73. That is up +145% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in SLM today (≈ 40.436717 SLM) could be worth
$16,794.46
+$15,794.46 (+1579%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected SLM price of $415.33 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 10, 2025 (≈ 29.664789 SLM) would be worth
$733.61
-$266.39 (-26.6%) today · 0.73× · US Dollar
Based on a SLM entry price of $33.71 vs. today's $24.73.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $25.6 | $966.02 | -3.4% |
| 1 month ago | $21.3 | $1,161.03 | +16.1% |
| 3 months ago | $21.47 | $1,151.84 | +15.2% |
| 6 months ago | $26.72 | $925.52 | -7.4% |
| 1 year ago | $33.71 | $733.61 | -26.6% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $20.11 | $1,229.74 | +23.0% |
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 $49.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $49.00: $9.24B
The multi-year outlook shows a path of consistent upside from 2027 onward, with 2027 at an average of $35.43 and 2028 at $44.35, followed by 2029 at $48.73 and 2030 at $55.19. The progression reflects a bullish tone across the mid to late decade and into the 2030s.
In 2030 the average price is forecast at $55.19, with a min of $42.96 and a max of $75.57, and an ROI of 116.8. The sentiment is bullish for this year, reinforcing the expectation of continued upward momentum.
Looking further out, 2040 is forecast at an average of $139.87 (min $98.71, max $214.78) with an ROI of 449.6 and a bullish sentiment; 2050 is forecast at an average of $326.88 (min $214.59, max $538.71) with an ROI of 1184.4 and bullish sentiment. These figures illustrate the potential for substantial appreciation over the long term, recognizing the forecasts are estimates and not guarantees.
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2030 forecast: min $42.96, avg $55.19, max $75.57; ROI 116.8; sentiment BULLISH.
The 2030 forecast lists a max of $75.57, which includes $60 within the range of $42.96 to $75.57.
Current price: $25.45; Market cap: $4.8B.
2040 forecast: min $98.71, avg $139.87, max $214.78; ROI 449.6; sentiment BULLISH.
Yes. The forecast shows bullish sentiment for 2027 through 2050, with long-term averages rising to $55.19 (2030), $139.87 (2040), and $326.88 (2050) and ROI up to 1184.4%.
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