SLM Corp (SLM) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
SLM Corp (SLM) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 1.00x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $913.07 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($913.07 Million). Explore SLM Corp (SLM) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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SLM Corp Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for SLM Corp across 21 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash efficiency ratio of SLM Corp.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for SLM Corp (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for SLM Corp. Check SLM Corp (SLM) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.00x | $575.52 Million | $575.52 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.00x | $4.99 Million | $4.99 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.00x | $2.00 Billion | $2.00 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.00x | $2.64 Billion | $2.64 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.00x | $3.08 Billion | $3.08 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +106.2% |
| 2006 | -16.09x | $-13.01 Billion | $808.42 Million | $13.82 Billion | ▼ -1709.0% |
| 2003 | 1.00x | $674.45 Million | $674.45 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +7.0% |
| 2002 | 0.93x | $712.73 Million | $762.64 Million | $49.91 Million | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2001 | 1.00x | $839.39 Million | $839.39 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +151.7% |
| 2000 | 0.40x | $295.89 Million | $744.65 Million | $448.75 Million | ▲ +555.5% |
| 1999 | 0.06x | $20.50 Million | $338.20 Million | $317.70 Million | ▼ -93.9% |
| 1998 | 1.00x | $124.00 Million | $124.00 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.00x | $55.10 Million | $55.10 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.00x | $573.60 Million | $573.60 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.00x | $185.90 Million | $185.90 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.00x | $467.20 Million | $467.20 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.00x | $239.30 Million | $239.30 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.00x | $370.80 Million | $370.80 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.00x | $358.40 Million | $358.40 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.00x | $350.10 Million | $350.10 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.00x | $140.80 Million | $140.80 Million | $0.00 | — |