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SLM sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line

SLM saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on August 18, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 60 instances where the indicator turned negative. In 43 of the 60 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at 72%.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for SLM moved out of overbought territory on August 17, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 33 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 19 of the 33 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 58%.

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 09, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SLM as a result. In 63 of 99 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 64%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SLM declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 65%.

The Aroon Indicator for SLM entered a downward trend on September 11, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.

SLM moved above its 50-day moving average on September 11, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

The 50-day moving average for SLM moved above the 200-day moving average on August 07, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.

Following a +1.67% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SLM advanced for three days, in 216 of 314 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 69%.

SLM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 10 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 47 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.202) is normal, around the industry mean (4.234). P/E Ratio (7.255) is within average values for comparable stocks, (15.404). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.276). Dividend Yield (0.020) settles around the average of (0.081) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.669) is also within normal values, averaging (5.928).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 47 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. SLM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

SLM is expected to pay dividends on September 15, 2026