Fintel reports that on October 6, 2025, Barclays maintained coverage of SLM (NasdaqGS:SLM) with a Overweight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 47.11% Upside
As of September 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for SLM is $39.88/share. The forecasts range from a low of $35.35 to a high of $46.20. The average price target represents an increase of 47.11% from its latest reported closing price of $27.11 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for SLM is 1,731MM, an increase of 43.43%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 3.19.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 922 funds or institutions reporting positions in SLM. This is an increase of 74 owner(s) or 8.73% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to SLM is 0.26%, an increase of 6.84%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 3.33% to 275,862K shares. 
The put/call ratio of SLM is 5.07, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss holds 14,104K shares representing 6.76% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,681K shares , representing an increase of 38.45%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 4.39% over the last quarter.
Boston Partners holds 11,076K shares representing 5.31% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 10,668K shares , representing an increase of 3.69%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 56.14% over the last quarter.
Brave Warrior Advisors holds 10,541K shares representing 5.06% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,455K shares , representing an increase of 10.30%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 24.57% over the last quarter.
Capital Research Global Investors holds 8,311K shares representing 3.99% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,952K shares , representing an increase of 28.38%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 43.54% over the last quarter.
Impactive Capital holds 8,030K shares representing 3.85% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 11,044K shares , representing a decrease of 37.54%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 20.07% over the last quarter.
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