Nelnet Inc
$ 136.53
0.07%
16 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 4,913,985,000 USD
- Current Price $ 136.53
- High / Low $ 138.78 / 136.00
- Stock P/E 11.57
- Book Value 102.74
- EPS 11.80
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-14
- Dividend Per Share $1.19
- Dividend Yield 0.87 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.03 %
- ROE 0.12 %
- 52 Week High 142.51
- 52 Week Low 101.00
About
Nelnet, Inc. is engaged in the loan management, communications and educational technology, services and payment processing businesses globally. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Analyst Target Price
$135.00
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-26 | 2025-11-06 | 2025-08-06 | 2025-05-07 | 2025-02-25 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-05-09 | 2024-02-27 | 2023-11-07 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-05-08 |
| Reported EPS | 1.56 | 2.95 | 5.05 | 2.39 | 1.44 | 0.34 | 1.23 | 1.81 | -0.04 | 1.15 | 0.71 | 0.71 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.63 | 1.52 | 1.91 | 1.92 | 1.23 | 1.36 | 1.33 | 1.38 | 1.03 | 1.4 | 1.08 | 1.53 |
| Surprise | -0.07 | 1.43 | 3.14 | 0.47 | 0.21 | -1.02 | -0.1 | 0.43 | -1.07 | -0.25 | -0.37 | -0.82 |
| Surprise Percentage | -4.2945% | 94.0789% | 164.3979% | 24.4792% | 17.0732% | -75% | -7.5188% | 31.1594% | -103.8835% | -17.8571% | -34.2593% | -53.5948% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-14 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 2.66 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-03-13 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-03-14 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2023-12-15 |
| Amount | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.3 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: NNI
2026-04-08 16:39:46
Nelnet, Inc. recently secured a new US$435 million unsecured credit line maturing in 2031, replacing a prior US$495 million facility. This move enhances the company's financial flexibility for general corporate purposes, though it's currently undrawn and slightly smaller than the previous facility. While it primarily offers optionality for growth, investors should consider potential implications of tighter covenants and existing leverage.
2026-04-02 20:39:11
Nelnet, Inc. has announced the agenda for its May 14, 2026 annual meeting, which includes the election of three Class III directors, ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor, approval of amendments to the Directors Stock Compensation Plan, and an advisory vote on executive compensation. The company reported strong 2025 net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments, of $435.4 million, or $11.98 per share, attributing its executive compensation structure to its pay-for-performance philosophy. Executive Chairman Michael S. Dunlap holds significant voting power, effectively controlling board elections, while the board maintains an independent majority and specialized committees for governance and risk management.
2026-04-01 22:09:37
Adam K. Peterson, an insider at Nelnet Inc. (NNI), converted 9,544 phantom stock units into an equal number of Class A Common Stock shares. This conversion occurred because the phantom shares, granted under a Directors Stock Compensation Plan, became payable upon his resignation from the Board of Directors on March 23, 2026. Following this transaction, Peterson's reported holdings amount to 1,678,520 shares of Class A Common Stock, including shares owned by Magnolia Capital Fund, LP, where he is the managing member.
2026-03-27 15:09:09
The Vanguard Group has filed an amended Schedule 13G/A, reporting a 0% beneficial ownership in Nelnet Inc. following an internal realignment. This change is an administrative disclosure, as certain Vanguard subsidiaries will now report beneficial ownership separately as per SEC Release No. 34-39538. This realignment clarifies reporting responsibilities among Vanguard entities and does not indicate a sale of Nelnet shares or a change in Nelnet's operational status.
2026-03-24 07:44:16
Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) announced on March 23, 2026, the resignation of Adam Peterson from its Board of Directors, as disclosed in an 8-K SEC filing. The company confirmed its compliance with regulatory requirements, and no other price-sensitive changes or replacement directors were announced at this time. Investors are advised to monitor for further updates regarding this development and its potential implications for the company's governance and strategy.
2026-03-23 22:40:09
Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) announced that director Adam Peterson resigned from its Board of Directors, effective March 23, 2026, for business and personal reasons. The company stated that his resignation was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. Both the Board and management expressed their gratitude for Peterson's dedicated service and significant contributions during his tenure.

