SLM Corp (SLM) Stock
SLM has an Alpha Score of 43 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 29, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 1 member of Congress disclosed 3 trades in SLM since 2015: 1 purchase and 2 sales, most recently Thomas MacArthur (sale, Feb 1, 2016). 7 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported SLM in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $44.28M. Its trailing P/E ratio is 5.8 and its net margin 19.7% (key statistics as of Oct 23, 2026).
What is SLM's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 43 reflects weak overall profile with poor momentum, strong value, strong quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 29, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded SLM Corp (SLM)?
Most recent: Thomas MacArthur (sale, Feb 1, 2016); records start Oct 2, 2015.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom MacArthur R-NJ · House | 2016-02-01 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Tom MacArthur R-NJ · House | 2015-12-16 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Tom MacArthur R-NJ · House | 2015-10-02 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026.
See all SLM political trades →Which hedge funds own SLM?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.71M | $44.28M | -48% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 996K | $25.84M | -17% |
| Scion Asset Management Michael Burry | 480K | $13.29M | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 159K | $4.13M | -72% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 121K | $3.14M | -77% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 38K | $979.6K | -32% |
| Marshall Wace | 16K | $425.4K | -63% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →What are SLM's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 23, 2026
How does SLM's valuation compare with the Financials sector?
| Metric | SLM | Financials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 5.8 | 13.3 | 196 |
| Net margin | 19.68% | 20.11% | 186 |
| Return on equity | 30.31% | 12.61% | 207 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 3.06% | 3.28% | 157 |
Medians over the Financials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
SLM price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does SLM Corp do?
SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae, is a leading consumer banking company specializing in private education loans and related financial services in the United States. Its primary function is to originate, service, and collect private student loans for undergraduate, graduate, MBA, career training, parent, medical, dental, and law programs, helping students and families finance higher education costs. SLM Corporation also provides retail banking products including high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, along with college savings options like 529 plans, scholarship search tools, and financial planning resources. Operating in the education finance and credit services sectors, it supports a wide range of customers from prospective students and parents to alumni through online tools, direct marketing, and campus partnerships. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, SLM Corporation plays a key role in making education more accessible by offering a comprehensive ecosystem of savings, planning, and payment solutions tailored to the unique needs of the higher education community.