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Movers explained · October 23, 2026

Why Is SLM CORP (SLM) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · reviewed against 19 wire stories

SLM CORP (SLM) is down -9.83% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 19 stories on SLM across 8 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bearish (avg 40/100).

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SLM by the numbers

Last: $19.62Session: -9.83%7 sessions: -4.14%Coverage: 19 stories / 8 sourcesAI sentiment: 40/100 (bearish)
SLM · today's session (5-min) · -8.89% vs prior close · updated 9:58 AM ET
$19.71$20.79$21.88prev close $21.76$19.827:35 AM8:10 AM8:45 AM9:20 AM9:55 AM7:35 AM · $20.617:40 AM · $20.657:50 AM · $20.607:55 AM · $20.528:00 AM · $20.758:20 AM · $20.759:20 AM · $20.909:25 AM · $20.629:30 AM · $20.279:35 AM · $20.209:40 AM · $20.079:45 AM · $19.929:50 AM · $19.889:55 AM · $19.82
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 19 stories · 40/100 bearish
AI sentiment 40/100 (bearish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 10 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · SLM Corporation (SLM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · 50SLM Corporation (SLM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · sentiment 34 · Sallie Mae lowers 2026 EPS guidance to $1.95-$2.05 while raising net charge-off outlook to $400M-$420MSeeking Alpha · 34Sallie Mae lowers 2026 EPS guidance to $1.95-$2.05 while raising net charge-off outlook t…The Motley Fool · sentiment 42 · SLM: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsThe Motley Fool · 42SLM: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsThe Fly · sentiment 34 · SLM price target lowered to $22 from $26 at BarclaysThe Fly · 34SLM price target lowered to $22 from $26 at BarclaysThe Fly · sentiment 34 · SLM price target lowered to $24 from $28 at Wells FargoThe Fly · 34SLM price target lowered to $24 from $28 at Wells FargoThe Fly · sentiment 34 · SLM price target lowered to $23 from $27 at Keefe BruyetteThe Fly · 34SLM price target lowered to $23 from $27 at Keefe BruyetteThe Fly · sentiment 34 · SLM price target lowered to $26 from $30 at Morgan StanleyThe Fly · 34SLM price target lowered to $26 from $30 at Morgan StanleyThe Fly · sentiment 34 · SLM price target lowered to $26 from $28 at RBC CapitalThe Fly · 34SLM price target lowered to $26 from $28 at RBC CapitalThe Fly · sentiment 34 · SLM price target lowered to $27 from $32 at TD CowenThe Fly · 34SLM price target lowered to $27 from $32 at TD CowenInvesting.com Markets · sentiment 34 · Why is Sallie Mae stock plunging today?Investing.com Markets · 34Why is Sallie Mae stock plunging today?
30m agoInvesting.com MarketsBEARISH 34General

Why is Sallie Mae stock plunging today?

Why is Sallie Mae stock plunging today?

1h agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Analyst

SLM price target lowered to $27 from $32 at TD Cowen

2h agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Analyst

SLM price target lowered to $26 from $28 at RBC Capital

2h agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Analyst

SLM price target lowered to $26 from $30 at Morgan Stanley

3h agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Analyst

SLM price target lowered to $23 from $27 at Keefe Bruyette

3h agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Analyst

SLM price target lowered to $24 from $28 at Wells Fargo

4h agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Analyst

SLM price target lowered to $22 from $26 at Barclays

12h agoThe Motley FoolBEARISH 42Earnings

SLM: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Higher charge-offs and lower earnings guidance offset the strategic wins from new funding partnerships and loan retention.

13h agoSeeking AlphaBEARISH 34Earnings

Sallie Mae lowers 2026 EPS guidance to $1.95-$2.05 while raising net charge-off outlook to $400M-$420M

Sallie Mae Q3 2026: record loan growth, new Sixth Street deal, lower EPS outlook, and higher charge-offs.

13h agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

SLM Corporation (SLM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

SLM Corporation (SLM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 22, 2026 5:30 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsKate deLacy - Senior Director & Head of Investor...

Frequently asked questions

Why is SLM stock down today?

SLM CORP (SLM) is down -9.83% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 19 stories on SLM across 8 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bearish (avg 40/100). The most recent driver: "Why is Sallie Mae stock plunging today?" (Investing.com Markets).

Is SLM a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of SLM coverage reads 40/100 over 19 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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