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Mar 31, 2023

SLM Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported strong first-quarter results with increased private education loan originations and improved credit performance.

Key Takeaways

Sallie Mae reported a strong first quarter in 2023, marked by the highest level of loan originations in the company's history. The company's balance sheet and liquidity position are solid, and credit performance is improving.

GAAP net income was $119 million, a decrease of 8% year-over-year.

Net interest income increased by 8% to $405 million.

Private education loan originations rose by 12% to $2.4 billion.

The company expects to close a $2 billion loan sale in early May.

Total Revenue
$405M
Previous year: $375M
+8.0%
EPS
$0.47
Previous year: $0.46
+2.2%
Net Interest Margin
5.7%
Previous year: 5.29%
+7.8%
Private Ed Loan Originations
$2.4B
Previous year: $2.2B
+9.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.72B
Previous year: $3.26B
+13.9%
Total Assets
$29.5B
Previous year: $29.1B
+1.4%

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Forward Guidance

For 2023, Sallie Mae expects full-year diluted non-GAAP ā€œCore Earningsā€ per common share of $2.50 - $2.70, full-year Private Education Loan originations year-over-year growth of 5% - 6%, full-year total loan portfolio net charge-offs of $345 million - $385 million, and full-year non-interest expenses of $610 million - $620 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year diluted non-GAAP ā€œCore Earningsā€ per common share of $2.50 - $2.70.
  • Full-year Private Education Loan originations year-over-year growth of 5% - 6%.
  • Company expects to execute loan sales.
  • Company expects to execute share repurchases.
  • Company projects originations to increase.

Challenges Ahead

  • Full-year total loan portfolio net charge-offs of $345 million - $385 million.
  • Full-year non-interest expenses of $610 million - $620 million.
  • Increases in financing costs.
  • Limits on liquidity.
  • Increases in costs associated with compliance with laws and regulations.