Fintel reports that on December 11, 2025, Wells Fargo maintained coverage of SLM (NasdaqGS:SLM) with a Overweight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 30.10% Upside
As of December 5, 2025, the average one-year price target for SLM is $35.61/share. The forecasts range from a low of $29.29 to a high of $44.10. The average price target represents an increase of 30.10% from its latest reported closing price of $27.37 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for SLM is 1,731MM, an increase of 18.51%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 3.19.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 879 funds or institutions reporting positions in SLM. This is an decrease of 27 owner(s) or 2.98% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to SLM is 0.25%, an increase of 2.30%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.54% to 276,829K shares. 
The put/call ratio of SLM is 5.56, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss holds 14,460K shares representing 7.12% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,104K shares , representing an increase of 2.46%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 53.54% over the last quarter.
Brave Warrior Advisors holds 11,659K shares representing 5.74% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 10,541K shares , representing an increase of 9.59%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 5.44% over the last quarter.
Capital Research Global Investors holds 10,161K shares representing 5.00% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,311K shares , representing an increase of 18.21%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 3.28% over the last quarter.
Boston Partners holds 8,517K shares representing 4.19% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 11,076K shares , representing a decrease of 30.05%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 40.02% over the last quarter.
SMCWX - SMALLCAP WORLD FUND INC holds 7,487K shares representing 3.69% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,269K shares , representing an increase of 29.63%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in SLM by 38.76% over the last quarter.
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