SLM Corp's stock surged 8.69% in after-hours trading following the release of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results. The significant upward movement reflects a positive market reaction to the company's latest performance metrics and strategic announcements.
The education finance company reported a 29% increase in GAAP diluted earnings per share to USD 1.12 for Q4 2025, with net income reaching USD 233 million. Key financial highlights included a robust net interest margin of 5.21%, a negative provision for credit losses of USD 19 million, and a return on common equity of 42.2% for the quarter.
Further bolstering investor sentiment, SLM Corporation's board approved a new USD 500 million share repurchase program. The company also provided guidance for fiscal year 2026, forecasting continued growth in private education loan originations and outlining expected ranges for net charge-offs and non-interest expenses.
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