earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Sallie Mae Q4 EPS $1.12, FY2025 EPS $3.46; guides FY2026 EPS $2.70-2.80; new $500M buyback
SLM Corp
2025-FY EPS reported
$3.46
- GAAP diluted EPS: Q4 $1.12, FY2025 $3.46; originations grew 6% YoY for FY2025.
- Total net charge-offs improved to 2.15% of avg loans in repayment (FY2025) from prior year.
- 2026 guidance: diluted EPS $2.70-$2.80, originations growth 12-14%, NCOs $345-385M.
- Board authorized new $500M share repurchase program starting Jan 22, 2026.
- Q4 gain on loan sales $45M; negative provision for credit losses $19M driven by loan sale.