SLM's Q3 profit slips below estimates as higher expenses weighed, though stronger income and lower provisions offered support.
SLM misses Q2 earnings estimates as credit loss provisions and expenses surge year over year.
SLM is likely to benefit from the Trump tax bill caps federal student loans, driving borrowers toward private lenders.
| Financial Services Industry | Financials Sector | Jonathan W. Witter CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | US78442P5026 ISIN |
| US Country | 1,710 Employees | 4 Dec 2025 Last Dividend | 1 May 2014 Last Split | 5 Jan 1988 IPO Date |
SLM Corporation, originally known as New BLC Corporation, underwent a name change in December 2013 and has since been operating under its current name. Founded in 1972, this company has established its headquarters in Newark, Delaware. SLM Corporation specializes in offering financial services primarily within the education sector of the United States. It plays a significant role in facilitating the financing of higher education for students and their families through the origination and servicing of private education loans. The company's operations are aimed at easing the financial burden of education costs, thus making it more accessible to a broader audience.
SLM Corporation's core service revolves around the provision of private education loans. These loans are specifically designed to help students and their families cover the full cost of higher education. By offering various loan options, SLM Corporation enables borrowers to find financial solutions that best match their educational needs and repayment capabilities.
Aside from its education loan services, SLM also offers a variety of retail deposit accounts. These include:
SLM Corporation also offers interest-bearing omnibus accounts. These accounts are typically used by financial advisors or firms to manage the funds of multiple clients under a single account. This offering denotes SLM's capability to provide solutions not just for individual savings or educational financing, but also for more complex financial management needs.