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Mar 31

SLM Q1 2025 Earnings Report

SLM reported strong net income growth and increased loan originations in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

Sallie Mae delivered a solid Q1 2025, with $301 million in net income and $656 million in revenue. EPS was strong at $1.40, supported by increased gains on loan sales and a stable credit performance amid macroeconomic caution.

Net income attributable to common stock reached $301 million.

Private education loan originations increased by 7% year-over-year.

EPS was $1.40, with gains on loan sales rising by $45 million YoY.

Company repurchased 1 million shares in Q1 2025 for $31 million.

Total Revenue
$656M
Previous year: $387M
+69.5%
EPS
$1.4
Previous year: $1.27
+10.2%
Net Interest Margin
5.27%
Previous year: 5.49%
-4.0%
Loan Originations Growth
0.07%
CET1 Capital Ratio
11.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.7B
Free Cash Flow
-$147M
Total Assets
$28.9B

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Forward Guidance

SLM expects stable performance through 2025, supported by modest loan growth and improved charge-off metrics, though macroeconomic uncertainty remains a watchpoint.

Positive Outlook

  • EPS guidance for 2025 is $3.00 to $3.10.
  • Loan originations expected to grow 6% to 8%.
  • Net charge-offs expected to remain within 2.0% to 2.2%.
  • Continued stable credit performance projected.
  • Share repurchase program has $372M capacity remaining.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic uncertainty continues to pose risks.
  • Net interest margin declined YoY by 22 basis points.
  • Increase in provision for credit losses from prior year.
  • Slight increase in delinquencies YoY to 3.58%.
  • Total interest income down slightly from Q1 2024.