What one share of SLM holds
SLM Corporation, more commonly known as Sallie Mae, is the premier financial brand in higher education. As an education solutions company, we provide students and their families with the products and services needed to confidently and successfully navigate their higher education journey.
SLM’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $9.17 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $2.83 |
| Dividends | $0.52 |
| Cash and investments | $11.84 |
| Debt | $35.20 |
| Book value | $10.97 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $4.93 | −$2.26 | — | — | $0.25 | $12.70 |
| 2008 | $3.94 | −$0.69 | — | — | $0.00 | $10.69 |
| 2009 | $6.47 | $0.38 | — | — | $0.00 | $10.89 |
| 2010 | $9.22 | $0.94 | — | — | $0.00 | $9.51 |
| 2011 | $6.23 | $1.18 | — | — | $0.30 | $10.30 |
| 2012 | $1.40 | $0.45 | — | — | $0.50 | $11.17 |
| 2013 | $1.70 | $0.58 | — | — | $0.60 | $2.71 |
| 2014 | $1.70 | $0.42 | — | — | — | $4.33 |
| 2015 | $2.05 | $0.59 | — | — | — | $4.92 |
| 2016 | $2.22 | $0.53 | — | — | — | $5.47 |
| 2017 | $2.57 | $0.62 | — | — | $0.00 | $4.80 |
| 2018 | $3.10 | $1.07 | — | — | $0.00 | $5.90 |
| 2019 | $3.88 | $1.30 | — | — | $0.12 | $6.92 |
| 2020 | $4.68 | $2.25 | — | — | $0.12 | $6.16 |
| 2021 | $6.34 | $3.61 | — | — | $0.20 | $6.81 |
| 2022 | $6.97 | $1.76 | — | — | $0.44 | $6.13 |
| 2023 | $7.73 | $2.41 | — | — | $0.44 | $7.40 |
| 2024 | $8.41 | $2.68 | — | — | $0.46 | $9.07 |
| 2025 | $9.41 | $3.46 | — | — | $0.52 | $11.05 |
Common questions about SLM
How much does one share of SLM earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of SLM earned $2.83 of profit on $9.17 of sales, keeping about 31¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does SLM pay a dividend?
Yes. SLM paid $0.52 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 18¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is SLM’s book value per share?
SLM’s book value is $10.97 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of SLM have?
Each share of SLM has $11.84 of cash and investments and $35.20 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
Has SLM bought back shares?
SLM’s share count fell about 49% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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