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confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.70
Sallie Mae Q2 GAAP EPS $0.29, down from $0.32 YoY; originations up 4.5%
SLM Corp
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.29 vs $0.32 in Q2 2025; net income supported by lower cost of funds (4.13% vs 4.22%).
- Private Education Loan originations grew 4.5% YoY; average loans outstanding $21.1B.
- Net charge-offs $113M, up from year-ago; delinquencies 3.72% of loans in repayment vs 3.51%.
- Issued $500M unsecured Senior Notes in May 2026; used proceeds to tender $500M notes due Nov 2026.
- Full-year 2026 guidance: EPS $3.10-$3.20, originations growth 12-14%, charge-offs $365-$385M.