SLM shares fell after the student lender disclosed it had paused most of its third-party recovery activities as third-quarter net charge-offs reached $90.4 million. Levi & Korsinsky is investigating potential securities law violations on behalf of SLM investors.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM) shareholders are taking losses after the student lender disclosed on October 22, 2026 that it had paused the majority of its third-party recovery activities while third-quarter net charge-offs climbed to $90.4 million. If you bought SLM shares and lost money on this news, you may have legal rights. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to submit your SLM loss details now . You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

The disclosure appeared in SLM’s Form 10-Q, filed after-market October 22, 2026, which indicated the Company was “pausing the majority of third-party recovery activities while we continue to develop and implement a more effective, customer-aligned approach.” Net charge-offs for the first nine months of 2026 reached $292 million, up from $248 million in 2025.

Alongside a reduction of its annual guidance projection by more than a third, SLM increased their net charge-off guidance for the full year by $35 million to a range of $400 million to $420 million. Levi & Korsinsky is investigating whether SLM may not have adequately disclosed how changes to its collection and recovery practices could affect credit losses.

Shareholders who lost money on SLM can request a review of their SLM losses or call (212) 363-7500.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY — Ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report for seven consecutive years, Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is a nationally recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation. With a team of over 70 professionals, the firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors.

Frequently Asked Questions About the SLM Investigation

Q: Who is eligible to participate in the SLM investigation? A: Investors who purchased SLM stock or securities and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses — not on whether you still hold the shares.

Q: How much did SLM stock drop? A: From a closing price of $21.76 on October 22, 2026, SLM shares declined an initial $0.95, or 4.4%, when the market opened on October 23, 2026. By midday, the stock had fallen nearly than $2, or more than 9%, from the previous day’s closing price. Investors who purchased shares at allegedly inflated prices and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.

Q: What do SLM investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery . No immediate action is required to remain eligible to participate in the investigation.

 Q: What documents do I need to participate? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices.

Q: What if I already sold my SLM shares — can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought SLM and sold at a loss may still participate in the investigation.

 Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. Participating in the investigation does not require court appearances or depositions. If legal action is later pursued, the overwhelming majority of affected investors never appear in court either.

 Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in any resulting action, these matters are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys’ fees and expenses subject to court approval.

CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171

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