SLM SLM (SLM) Q1 FY26 earnings call
Sallie Mae delivered a strong first quarter, leveraging strategic loan sales and an accelerated capital return program to drive EPS growth. The company is actively preparing for significant growth opportunities in graduate lending due to federal reforms, while maintaining disciplined underwriting and efficient operations. Management expects continued strong performance, with a focus on optimizing capital allocation and expanding strategic partnerships.
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SLM operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | This call Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | Sep 2026 Q3 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common equity tier 1 ratio (CET1) | 12.4%Total risk-based capital was 13.7%, and common equity Tier 1 capital was 12.4%.Source: earnings call transcript | 11.8%At the end of the second quarter, total risk-based capital was 13.1% and common equity Tier 1 capital was 11.8%.Source: earnings call transcript | 11.2%Total risk-based capital was 12.5% and common equity Tier 1 capital was 11.2%.Source: earnings call transcript | -0.6 pt |
| Efficiency ratio | 30.6%This increase primarily reflects targeted investments to support growth particularly across our graduate lending programs, while maintaining a strong efficiency ratio of 30.6% for the quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | 48.6%Importantly, revenue growth from servicing and recurring program management fees more than offset a significant portion of these investments, resulting in an efficiency ratio of 48.6%, an increase of just 7 percentage points year-over-year.Source: earnings call transcript | — | +18 pt |
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