SLM Corporation is projected to rise to $28.52 by 2027, a +30% move from its current price of $21.88. SLM is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $21.56 | $21.89 | $22.21 | +0.02% |
| May 30 | $21.44 | $21.89 | $22.35 | +0.05% |
| May 31 | $21.34 | $21.90 | $22.47 | +0.07% |
| Jun 1 | $21.26 | $21.90 | $22.56 | +0.09% |
| Jun 2 | $21.19 | $21.91 | $22.64 | +0.12% |
| Jun 3 | $21.13 | $21.91 | $22.72 | +0.14% |
| Jun 4 | $21.07 | $21.92 | $22.79 | +0.16% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $21.07 | $21.92 | $22.79 | +0.16% |
| Week 2 | $20.76 | $21.95 | $23.20 | +0.32% |
| Week 3 | $20.54 | $21.99 | $23.53 | +0.48% |
| Week 4 | $20.36 | $22.02 | $23.82 | +0.65% |
| Week 5 | $20.20 | $22.06 | $24.08 | +0.81% |
| Week 6 | $20.07 | $22.09 | $24.32 | +0.97% |
| Week 7 | $19.94 | $22.13 | $24.55 | +1.13% |
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 to finance the cost of their education 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 trades under the symbol SLM. It holds a market cap of $4.18B and is ranked 1469 by size among tracked assets. The current price is $22.15 per share, reflecting the latest valuation implied by market activity.
Looking ahead, the price path in the provided forecast suggests a broad upward trajectory across the coming years, with 2027–2050 showing increasingly bullish projections and sizeable potential upside compared with the current level. This implies a multi-year upside scenario under a bullish sentiment backdrop.
A major floor 14.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 3.2% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 8.9% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 27.3% 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 | $22.02 | Sell | $21.94 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $21.75 | Buy | $21.95 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $22.14 | Sell | $22.04 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $21.81 | Buy | $22.22 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $23.10 | Sell | $23.19 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $25.73 | Sell | $24.82 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.75 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 62.63 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -38.71 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -52.35 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.02 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -2.63 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.38 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 47.65 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.03 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.31 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 57.18 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.13 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -60.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 22.17 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 10.68 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.31 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is neutral. RSI(14) stands at 50, with the 50-day simple moving average at $21.73 and the 200-day simple moving average at $25.83. The stock shows meaningful support near $21.17 and resistance near $23.83, suggesting a range-bound setup in the 30-day frame.
The 30-day price range is from $19.98 to $24.55, underscoring modest volatility around the current level. Annualized volatility sits at 30%, indicating a relatively elevated but manageable short-term risk posture.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.74 | $21.88 | $29.11 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $23.30 | $28.52 | $36.54 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $27.61 | $34.41 | $45.24 | +57% | Bullish | |
| $28.52 | $36.09 | $48.44 | +65% | Bullish | |
| $31.88 | $40.88 | $55.84 | +87% | Bullish | |
| $33.71 | $43.74 | $60.67 | +100% | Bullish | |
| $32.89 | $43.15 | $60.70 | +97% | Bullish | |
| $37.19 | $49.32 | $70.26 | +125% | Bullish | |
| $42.42 | $56.80 | $81.88 | +160% | Bullish | |
| $47.46 | $64.15 | $93.50 | +193% | Bullish | |
| $58.70 | $82.74 | $126.34 | +278% | Bullish | |
| $120.94 | $182.79 | $299.10 | +735% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $18.74 | $21.88 | $25.56 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $18.91 | $22.06 | $26.24 | +0.84% |
| July 2026 | $19.04 | $22.34 | $26.82 | +1.27% |
| August 2026 | $18.63 | $21.95 | $26.54 | -1.75% |
| September 2026 | $18.62 | $22.02 | $26.79 | +0.33% |
| October 2026 | $19.37 | $22.99 | $28.11 | +4.38% |
| November 2026 | $19.76 | $23.52 | $28.90 | +2.33% |
| December 2026 | $19.76 | $23.59 | $29.11 | +0.28% |
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 $21.88 (low $18.74, high $29.11) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $21.88. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, SLM is projected to trade between $23.30 and $36.54, averaging $28.52 — a potential gain of +30% from today's $21.88. That is up +30% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
SLM Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $34.41, within a $27.61 to $45.24 range. That is up +21% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +57% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2029, SLM could reach as high as $48.44, with a base case around $36.09 and support toward $28.52 — roughly +65% from $21.88. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect SLM to range from $31.88 to $55.84 through 2030. The $40.88 average target implies a +87% move from current prices. That is up +13% 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 $43.74 (low $33.71, high $60.67) — a potential gain of +100% on today's $21.88. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, SLM is projected to trade between $32.89 and $60.70, averaging $43.15 — a potential gain of +97% from today's $21.88. That is -1% versus the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
SLM Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $49.32, within a $37.19 to $70.26 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +125% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, SLM could reach as high as $81.88, with a base case around $56.80 and support toward $42.42 — roughly +160% from $21.88. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect SLM to range from $47.46 to $93.50 through 2035. The $64.15 average target implies a +193% move from current prices. That is up +13% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The SLM price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $82.74 (low $58.70, high $126.34) — a potential gain of +278% on today's $21.88. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, SLM is projected to trade between $120.94 and $299.10, averaging $182.79 — a potential gain of +735% from today's $21.88. That is up +121% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in SLM today (≈ 45.703839 SLM) could be worth
$8,354.27
+$7,354.27 (+735%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected SLM price of $182.79 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 29.103608 SLM) would be worth
$636.79
-$363.21 (-36.3%) today · 0.64× · US Dollar
Based on a SLM entry price of $34.36 vs. today's $21.88.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $22.02 | $993.64 | -0.6% |
| 1 month ago | $23.43 | $933.85 | -6.6% |
| 3 months ago | $21.38 | $1,023.39 | +2.3% |
| 6 months ago | $29.3 | $746.76 | -25.3% |
| 1 year ago | $34.36 | $636.79 | -36.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $20.27 | $1,079.43 | +7.9% |
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 $44.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $44.00: $8.3B
The multi-year forecast shows substantial upside from the current level, with key yearly anchors at: 2026 avg $22.15, 2027 avg $29.19, 2030 avg $42.06, 2040 avg $85.55 and 2050 avg $190.85. The projected ROI progresses from 0% in 2026 to 89.9% in 2030 and climbs to 761.6% by 2050, with bullish sentiment prevailing across the longer horizon.
Notably, 2030 is forecast to reach an average of $42.06, with a max of $57.47 and a min of $32.80, yielding an 89.9% ROI. The 2040 forecast envisions an average of $85.55 (max $130.64, min $60.69) and a 286.2% ROI, while 2050 is seen at an average of $190.85 (max $312.31, min $126.26) with a 761.6% ROI. These figures reflect a bullish long-term outlook, tempered by the usual uncertainty surrounding price forecasts.
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Based on the forecast, the 2030 average price is $42.06 with a min of $32.80 and a max of $57.47, and an expected ROI of 89.9%.
The long-term forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with the 2030–2050 averages rising to $42.06, $85.55, and $190.85 respectively and ROIs of 89.9%, 286.2%, and 761.6%. These are estimates, not guarantees, and should be considered alongside risk and market factors.
The 2031 forecast shows a max of $62.13, a min of $34.50, and an average of $44.78, implying the possibility of trading above $60 at the high end in 2031.
Current price: $22.15. Market capitalization: $4.18B.
The 2050 forecast shows an average price of $190.85, with a min of $126.26 and a max of $312.31, and a projected ROI of 761.6%.
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