Sallie Mae reported a strong second quarter with GAAP net income of $340 million, up 144% year-over-year. The results were driven by a $240 million gain on the sale of $2.1 billion in private education loans. The company is raising its originations expectations and updating EPS and charge-off guidance.
GAAP net income of $342 million, up 144%, driven by a $240 million gain on sale of $2.1 billion private education loans.
Net interest income of $363 million, up 7%.
Private education loan originations of $616 million, up 16%.
Repurchased 20 million shares of common stock for $360 million.
For 2022, Sallie Mae expects diluted non-GAAP “Core Earnings” per common share of $2.50 - $2.70, Private Education Loan originations year-over-year growth of 9% - 11%, total loan portfolio net charge-offs of $325 million - $345 million, and non-interest expenses of $555 million - $565 million.