SLM — SLM Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | SLM | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% | 3.04% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 40.20% | 6.38% |
| Payout Ratio | 7.2% | 33.5% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 8 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | -15.8% | 7.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
30.00%
3-Year Growth
13.89%
5-Year Growth
40.20%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 4, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.1300 | +18.18% |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2022 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | $0.1100 | +266.67% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
7.2%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
8.0%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.56 | -$75.96M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.43 | -$146.05M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.32 | -$138.73M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.64 | -$52.77M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 2, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.