NASDAQ$SLM
SLM Corp · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
SLM reported Q1 2026 results and net income of $304.4M, with diluted EPS of $1.54.
For Q1 2026, SLM reported results and net income of $304.4M. MD&A discusses segment trends, costs, and balance-sheet items; Profitability improved versus the prior-year quarter.
- Key P&L metrics disclosed for Q1 2026.
- Net income $304.4M; diluted EPS $1.54.
- Operating expenses and margin mix are discussed in MD&A.
- Liquidity, capital allocation, and macro exposure are disclosed.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
SLM · Revenue · Quarterly
$560M
Forward guidance
Management outlook in the 10-Q covers operating priorities, capital allocation, and sector risks; numeric multi-quarter EPS bridges are limited.
Tailwinds
- MD&A highlights strategic priorities and liquidity.
- Segment or product trends support the core business narrative.
Headwinds
- Macro, rates, or input costs may pressure near-term margins.
- One-time items can affect year-over-year comparability.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
+0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.9%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
33 / 72 earnings
Positive
+33.2%
Q4 2019
Best reaction
-16.6%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.8% | -1.8% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.3% | -1.2% | -15.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.6% | +0.9% | +4.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | -8.1% | -7.1% | -14.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.4% | +2.7% | +19.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.6% | -3.0% | +17.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.1% | -4.0% | -7.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.0% | -1.4% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.5% | +5.1% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.2% | +1.2% | +10.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.5% | -1.8% | -13.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +6.0% | +3.5% | +11.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -15.8% | -12.5% | -18.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.8% | +1.2% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.1% | -3.1% | -9.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.4% | +1.6% | +17.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.0% | +6.8% | +16.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.4% | +6.5% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.2% | -6.3% | -8.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.6% | +1.5% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.7% | +5.5% | +20.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -0.8% | +0.2% | +14.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.8% | -2.0% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +6.2% | +10.4% | +8.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +33.2% | +27.0% | +36.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -7.6% | -5.4% | -3.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -4.3% | -4.1% | -14.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.1% | -3.8% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +14.4% | +15.8% | +21.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.6% | -6.0% | -4.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.0% | -2.5% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.3% | +0.6% | +0.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.1% | -3.9% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.7% | -2.9% | -8.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.3% | -3.4% | -9.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +10.5% | +11.0% | -4.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.6% | +3.6% | +11.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.8% | -0.8% | +30.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.4% | -0.6% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +11.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -10.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -16.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +4.8% | — | — |
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