Sallie Mae is trading at $18.84, down 4.00%, at 3:39 p.m. ET on October 27, as investors weigh its Q3 loss and lowered 2026 EPS outlook.

  • Higher expected charge-offs and the decision to retain loans rather than sell them are also among the concerns.
  • Analysts’ price-target cuts and a securities investigation add pressure; broader markets are higher, pointing to company-specific concerns rather than a market-wide decline.