Nelnet, Inc. (NNI)

NYSE: NNI · Real-Time Price · USD
127.71
-1.51 (-1.17%)
At close: Jun 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
127.71
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Jun 3, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
Market Cap4.59B +6.5%
Revenue (ttm)1.65B +20.7%
Net Income417.04M +115.9%
EPS11.51 +117.2%
Shares Out 35.93M
PE Ratio11.10
Forward PE13.64
Dividend$1.32 (1.03%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 1, 2026
Volume149,250
Open127.93
Previous Close129.22
Day's Range126.83 - 129.55
52-Week Range112.16 - 144.38
Beta0.83
AnalystsHold
Price Target135.00 (+5.71%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

About NNI

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. This segment also offers student loan servicing soft... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Dec 11, 2003
Employees 5,744
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NNI
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Nelnet's revenue was $1.67 billion, an increase of 23.46% compared to the previous year's $1.35 billion. Earnings were $428.47 million, an increase of 132.81%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to one analyst, the rating for NNI stock is "Hold" and the 12-month stock price target is $135.0.

Price Target
$135.0
(5.71% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold

News

Nelnet Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting approved all agenda items, including board elections, auditor ratification, and compensation plans. 2025 saw record earnings, strong divisional performance, and strategic expansion, with a focus on AI and disciplined investment. Key risks include market volatility and rapid tech change.

20 days ago - Transcripts

Nelnet Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

LINCOLN, Neb., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) today reported GAAP net income of $71.1 million, or $1.97 per share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared with GAAP net income of $82.6...

27 days ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet Earnings release: Q1 2026

Nelnet released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

27 days ago - Filings

Nelnet Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Nelnet has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

27 days ago - Filings

Nelnet Campus Commerce Named Top Higher Education Payment Solutions Provider by Education Technology Insights

LINCOLN, Neb., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet Campus Commerce, a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), announced it has been named Top Higher Education Payment Solutions Provider for 2026 by Educa...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet acquires Australia-based Invision Digital

Nelnet (NNI) Business Services, a division of Nelnet, announced it has acquired Australia-based Invision Digital, the owner of the Passtab, Resitab, and Entrytab brands. Passtab, a leading school visi...

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Nelnet Business Services Acquires Passtab Safety and Compliance Platform

LINCOLN, Neb., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet Business Services, a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), announced it has acquired Australia‑based Invision Digital Pty Ltd, the owner of the Pas...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet Campus Commerce to Be Featured on Now We Know! with Steve Guttenberg - Airing April 18 on CNBC

NOTRE DAME, Ind., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The upcoming episode of Now We Know!

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet to Announce First Quarter Results

LINCOLN, Neb., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) today announced it will release earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, after the close of the New York Stock Exchan...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Nelnet filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Nelnet Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Nelnet filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Nelnet price target lowered to $135 from $140 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen analyst Moshe Orenbuch lowered the firm’s price target on Nelnet (NNI) to $135 from $140 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm adjusted price targets…

2 months ago - TheFly

Evan Claudeanos Named Managing Director of Product and Engineering at Nelnet Campus Commerce

LINCOLN, Neb., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet Campus Commerce, a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), and a leader in secure payment technology in higher education, today announced the addition...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet reports Q4 adjusted EPS $1.56 vs. $1.44 last year

Reports Q4 provision for loan losses $5.7M, or $4.3M after tax, vs. $8.6M or $6.5M after tax in Q4. “Nelnet’s (NNI) teams knocked the ball out of the park in…

3 months ago - TheFly

Nelnet Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) today reported GAAP net income of $57.8 million, or $1.60 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with GAAP net income of $6...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet Annual report: Q4 2025

Nelnet has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 26, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Nelnet Shareholder letter: Q4 2025

Nelnet has published a letter to shareholders covering Q4 2025, which was released on February 26, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Nelnet Earnings release: Q4 2025

Nelnet released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 26, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

Nelnet to Announce Fourth Quarter Results; Board Approves Dividend

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) today announced the Nelnet Board of Directors declared a first quarter cash dividend on the company's outstanding shares of Class ...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet Announces Retirement of President Tim Tewes

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) today announced that Tim Tewes, president of Nelnet and chief executive officer (CEO) of Nelnet Business Services (NBS), will retire in ...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet price target raised to $140 from $135 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen analyst Moshe Orenbuch raised the firm’s price target on Nelnet (NNI) to $140 from $135 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm updated its price…

5 months ago - TheFly

Nelnet price target raised to $140 from $135 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Nelnet (NNI) to $140 from $135 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the specialty finance…

5 months ago - TheFly

Nelnet Campus Commerce Processed Over $602 Million in Title IV Refunds, Improving Transparency for Students

LINCOLN, Neb. , Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet Campus Commerce, a leader in higher education payment technology, is pleased to announce that it processed more than 230,000 automated clearing hou...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

Nelnet price target raised to $135 from $130 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Nelnet (NNI) to $135 from $130 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q3 results…

7 months ago - TheFly