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Nelnet, Inc.NYSE:NNI Stock Report

Market Cap US$4.5b
Share Price
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1Y-0.8%
7D-0.5%
1D-0.4%
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Nelnet, Inc.

NYSE:NNI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.5b

Nelnet (NNI) Stock Overview

Engages in loan servicing, education technology services, and payment businesses worldwide. More details

NNI fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance1/6
Financial Health3/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (14.9x) is below the US market (18.2x)

Risk Analysis

Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow

Earnings have declined by 10.6% per year over past 5 years


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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Nelnet
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$126.07
52 Week HighUS$144.38
52 Week LowUS$116.62
Beta0.76
1 Month Change-0.76%
3 Month Change-2.82%
1 Year Change-0.80%
3 Year Change40.20%
5 Year Change58.74%
Change since IPO478.30%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 26

Nelnet Is Not Cheap Enough For The Complexity

Summary Nelnet is a diversified financial holding company with strong education technology and payments assets, but its overall stock setup remains unattractive. NNI's Q1 2026 saw solid growth in Education Technology Services and Payments, improved loan servicing via acquisitions, and better profitability at Nelnet Bank. Pay Later receivables expansion is driving higher provision expense and credit risk, with net charge-offs rising to 8.94% for non-bank consumer loans. I rate NNI a Hold with a negative bias, as the current valuation does not sufficiently compensate for earnings reset, consumer-credit exposure, and holding-company complexity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 21

Nelnet (NYSE:NNI) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33

Nelnet, Inc. ( NYSE:NNI ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...
Analysis Article • May 12

Nelnet (NYSE:NNI) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.28

The board of Nelnet, Inc. ( NYSE:NNI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 16th of June, with investors...
Analysis Article • May 09

It May Be Possible That Nelnet, Inc.'s (NYSE:NNI) CEO Compensation Could Get Bumped Up

Key Insights Nelnet to hold its Annual General Meeting on 15th of May Total pay for CEO Jeff Noordhoek includes...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 16

Nelnet: Consistent Value Creation Not Being Rewarded By The Market

Summary Nelnet continues to generate solid cash flows, which management is strategically deploying where it identifies the greatest opportunities for return. Nelnet’s software and payments business, NBS, continues to show impressive growth and profitability and is worth more than half the current market cap. I estimate intrinsic value at $175 per share, which represents an attractive upside and limited downside with book value at $92.3. I am therefore maintaining my Buy rating on the stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 03

Nelnet (NYSE:NNI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.28

Nelnet, Inc. ( NYSE:NNI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.28 per share on the 14th of March. This means...
Analysis Article • Jan 23

Getting In Cheap On Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE:NNI) Might Be Difficult

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 34.8x Nelnet, Inc. ( NYSE:NNI ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...
Analysis Article • Nov 11

Nelnet's (NYSE:NNI) Dividend Will Be $0.28

The board of Nelnet, Inc. ( NYSE:NNI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.28 per share on the 16th of...
Analysis Article • Oct 17

Investors Appear Satisfied With Nelnet, Inc.'s (NYSE:NNI) Prospects

Nelnet, Inc.'s ( NYSE:NNI ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.7x might make it look like a sell right now...
Seeking Alpha • Sep 19

Nelnet: Attractive Valuation At A Large Discount To Intrinsic Value

Summary Shares have risen 20% since my previous recommendation where I estimated intrinsic value per share of $145. Owing to strong performance within Nelnet Business Services, where income grew 42% year over year in Q2, I have raised my estimate for intrinsic value to $162 per share. Meanwhile management continues to return capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Shares trade at only a slight premium to book value, which minimizes downside risk and offers an appealing risk/reward profile for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 03

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Nelnet, Inc.'s (NYSE:NNI) P/E

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27x Nelnet, Inc. ( NYSE:NNI ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...
Analysis Article • May 10

Here's Why Nelnet, Inc.'s (NYSE:NNI) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders Concerns

Key Insights Nelnet's Annual General Meeting to take place on 16th of May Salary of US$854.5k is part of CEO Jeff...
Seeking Alpha • May 04

Nelnet: An Appealing Valuation Emerges After A Challenging 2023

Summary Nelnet is a conglomerate with ownership in high-quality businesses, trading at a large discount to its intrinsic value. Management has a long history of consistently increasing shareholder returns through smart capital allocation. Today the business trades at only a slight premium to book value, which limits downside, presenting a very attractive risk/reward profile for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 04

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Nelnet, Inc.'s (NYSE:NNI) P/E

Nelnet, Inc.'s ( NYSE:NNI ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.4x might make it look like a sell right now...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 22

Nelnet: The Compounding Conglomerate

Summary Nelnet is a small-cap company with the potential to become a "mini" Berkshire Hathaway due to its diverse business segments. The company operates in financial services, education technology, and communications, providing stability and long-term growth potential. Despite challenges in Q3 2023 earnings, Nelnet's conglomerate structure and strategic investments make it a compelling investment opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 25

Nelnet: Broad Exposure Leaves Unappealing Valuation

Summary Nelnet Inc is trading at a high P/E ratio of over 16, raising concerns about the viability of its assets and potential for earnings. The company's structure is divided into segments focused on loan servicing, education technology, financial management services, and asset generation and management. NNI's heavy reliance on education and student loans as assets poses risks, especially with the potential for increased defaults and a drop-off in cash flows after 2025. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Shareholder Returns

NNIUS Consumer FinanceUS Market
7D-0.5%-3.4%-0.2%
1Y-0.8%-10.8%11.9%

Return vs Industry: NNI exceeded the US Consumer Finance industry which returned -10.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: NNI underperformed the US Market which returned 11.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is NNI's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NNI volatility
NNI Average Weekly Movement2.5%
Consumer Finance Industry Average Movement7.0%
Market Average Movement6.8%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.0%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market2.9%

Stable Share Price: NNI has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: NNI's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19775,744Jeff Noordhoekwww.nelnet.com

Nelnet, Inc. engages in loan servicing, education technology services, and payment businesses worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Loan Servicing and Systems, Education Technology Services and Payments, Asset Generation and Management, and Nelnet Bank. The Loan Servicing and Systems segment provides loan conversion, application processing, borrower updates, customer, payment processing, due diligence procedures, funds management reconciliation, and claim processing services.

Nelnet, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Nelnet's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
NNI fundamental statistics
Market capUS$4.51b
Earnings (TTM)US$302.24m
Revenue (TTM)US$1.49b
14.9x
P/E Ratio
3.0x
P/S Ratio

Is NNI overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
NNI income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.49b
Cost of RevenueUS$206.34m
Gross ProfitUS$1.28b
Other ExpensesUS$980.11m
EarningsUS$302.24m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)8.45
Gross Margin86.14%
Net Profit Margin20.30%
Debt/Equity Ratio193.7%

How did NNI perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.0%
Current Dividend Yield
15%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/20 01:20
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/18 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Nelnet, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Mary KaneCitigroup Inc
Andrew WesselJ.P. Morgan
Sameer GokhaleKeefe, Bruyette, & Woods