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SLM Corporation
About SLM
SLM Corporation is a holding company, which operates through various subsidiaries and is a financial brand for higher education. The Company’s primary business is to originate and service loans it makes to students and their families to finance the cost of their education. It also offers a range of deposit products insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Its primary private education loan product is the Smart Option Student Loan, which emphasizes in-school payment features that can produce shorter terms and reduce customers’ total finance charges. The Smart Option Student Loan generally runs for six months after the borrower separates from school but can run for up to 36 months for a small subset of graduate loans. It also offers six loan products for specific graduate programs of study. These include the Sallie Mae Law School Loan, the Sallie Mae MBA Loan, the Sallie Mae Graduate School Loan for Health Professions, the Sallie Mae Medical School Loan, and others.
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Market Capitalisation
$4.05B
Price-earnings ratio
-
Dividend yield
2.42%
Volume
1.68M
High today
$22.11
Low today
$21.14
Open price
$21.46
52-week high
$34.97
52-week low
$17.77
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What is the ticker symbol of SLM Corporation?
The ticker symbol for SLM Corporation is SLM.
How much is one share of SLM?
One share of SLM is valued at $22.01 as of 21 May 2026.
What is the market capitalisation of SLM Corporation SLM?
As of 21 May 2026 SLM Corporation has a market cap of $4.05B.
Does SLM pay dividends?
Yes, SLM does pay dividends.
What is the dividend yield for SLM?
The dividend yield for SLM is 2.42% as of 21 May 2026.
What is the P/E ratio of SLM?
The Price to Earnings ratio of SLM is 5.96.
What is the Earnings Per Share of SLM?
The Earnings Per Share of SLM is $3.60.
What is the 52-week high for SLM Corporation stock?
The SLM Corporation 52-week high stock price is $34.97.
What is the 52-week low for SLM Corporation stock?
The SLM Corporation 52-week low stock price is $17.77.
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Yes, the Stake investing platform allows you to buy SLM shares and over 12,000 more stocks and ETFs across the ASX and Wall St.
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