SLM Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 2/6

SLM is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.09% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 16th December, 2024 with an ex-dividend date of 5th December, 2024.

Key information

2.1%

Dividend yield

5.7%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield7.8%
Future Dividend Yield2.2%
Dividend Growth20.5%
Next dividend pay date16 Dec 24
Ex dividend date05 Dec 24
Dividend per shareUS$0.520
Payout ratio15%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13

Oct 27
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.11

Apr 26
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.11

Recent updates

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13

Oct 27
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13

SLM Corporation's (NASDAQ:SLM) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market

Jul 12
SLM Corporation's (NASDAQ:SLM) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.11

Apr 26
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.11

Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM)

Apr 11
Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM)

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.11

Feb 19
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.11

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.11

Jan 27
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.11

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.11

Oct 30
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.11

SLM's (NASDAQ:SLM) Dividend Will Be $0.11

Aug 28
SLM's (NASDAQ:SLM) Dividend Will Be $0.11

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.11

Jul 29
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.11

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.11

May 04
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.11

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.11

Feb 03
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.11

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.11

Nov 17
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.11

SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.11

Nov 02
SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.11

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Jul 26

Does SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Apr 05
Does SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Before It's Too Late

Dec 06
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) Before It's Too Late

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayNov 22 2024Ex Dividend DateDec 05 2024Dividend Pay DateDec 16 202411 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 13 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, SLM has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.

Growing Dividend: SLM's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 6 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

SLM Dividend Yield vs Market
How does SLM dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (SLM)2.1%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.3%
Industry Average (Consumer Finance)1.7%
Analyst forecast (SLM) (up to 3 years)2.2%

Notable Dividend: SLM's dividend (2.09%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.38%).

High Dividend: SLM's dividend (2.09%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.32%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (14.9%), SLM's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: SLM is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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