Nelnet Inc. (NNI)
NYSE: NNIFinanceFinance: Consumer ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NNI stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.46B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.88
- Forward P/E
- 14.65
- EPS (TTM)
- $8.37
- Dividend yield
- 1.04% ($1.29)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
- 52-week range
- 116.62 – 144.38
- Day range
- 123.01 – 125.04
- Volume / Avg
- 132.35K / 132.37K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 25.16M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
NNI stock today
Nelnet (NNI) closed at $124.52 on Oct 7, up 0.16% (+$0.20), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 13.8% below their 52-week high of $144.38, set on Apr 28, 2026 and 6.8% above the 52-week low of $116.62, in the middle of the past year's range. NNI is down 6.3% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 3.6%.
At 14.9x trailing earnings, Nelnet trades below the peer-group median of 18.0x. Its forward P/E of 14.6x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Nelnet's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. Nelnet pays an annual dividend of $1.29 per share, a 1.04% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Nelnet
Company profileNelnet, 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.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Finance: Consumer Services
- CEO
- Mr. Jeffrey R. Noordhoek
- Headquarters
- Lincoln, NE
- Employees
- 5,744
- IPO year
- 2003
- Website
- nelnet.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsNet income was $428.5 million (+132.8% year over year). Diluted earnings per share came in at $11.79, up from $5.02.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | — | — | $1.56B | $1.32B |
| Growth | — | — | — | +17.67% | -5.38% |
| Net income | $428.47M | $184.04M | $89.83M | $406.90M | $393.29M |
| EPS (diluted) | $11.79 | $5.02 | $2.40 | $10.82 | $10.20 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (1 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$125.00+0.39%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 0
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.93
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 6, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.85 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.29
- Dividend yield
- 1.04%
- Last payment
- $0.33
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
Nelnet peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVEDave Inc. Class A | 344.82 | +0.49% | $4.40B | vs NNI |
| ENVAEnova International Inc. | 184.12 | +0.68% | $4.58B | vs NNI |
| SLMSLM Corporation | 22.60 | +0.09% | $4.25B | vs NNI |
| XXITwenty One Capital Inc. Class A | 6.39 | -2.14% | $4.16B | vs NNI |
| BLSHBullish | 31.82 | -4.67% | $4.83B | vs NNI |
| MARAMARA Holdings Inc. | 10.36 | -5.56% | $4.00B | vs NNI |
| KLARKlarna Group plc | 13.25 | 0.00% | $5.02B | vs NNI |
| SEZLSezzle Inc. | 113.85 | +0.90% | $3.83B | vs NNI |
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Nelnet stock FAQ
What is Nelnet's stock price today?
NNI last traded at $124.52 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.16% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Nelnet pay a dividend?
Yes. Nelnet pays $1.29 per share annually, a 1.04% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.33 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 1, 2026.
When is Nelnet's next earnings date?
Nelnet is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.93.
What is NNI's P/E ratio?
NNI trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.88 and a forward P/E of 14.65, compared with a median of 18.0 for its closest peers.
Who is Nelnet's CEO?
Mr. Jeffrey R. Noordhoek is the chief executive officer of Nelnet Inc., which has about 5,744 employees.
What is the NNI 52-week high?
The 52-week high for NNI is $144.38 and the 52-week low is $116.62. The stock is currently 13.8% below its high.