
According to Benzinga Pro data SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) posted a 57.94% decrease in earnings from Q4. Sales, however, increased by 2.19% over the previous quarter to $375.03 million. Despite the increase in sales this quarter, the decrease in earnings may suggest SLM is not utilizing their capital as effectively as possible. SLM reached earnings of $306.26 million and sales of $367.00 million in Q4.