SLM Q1 2023 Earnings Report
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.
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Forward Guidance
For 2023, Sallie Mae expects full-year diluted non-GAAP āCore 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 āCore 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.