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Nelnet Inc (NNI)

Nelnet Inc. is a diversified financial and education services company listed on the NYSE as common stock. Through its operating segments, the company provides loan servicing and related systems, education technology and payment solutions, asset generation and management, and banking services through Nelnet Bank. Its loan servicing activities include processing, borrower account administration, payment handling, and related outsourcing support, while its education technology and payments business serves schools with software, billing, tuition payment, and payment processing tools. Nelnet also invests in loan assets and operates an internet-based bank. In addition, the company has businesses involved in investment advisory, reinsurance, real estate investment, and solar engineering, procurement, and construction. Founded in 1977, Nelnet is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-NNI
$158.48
19.2% Upside
Undervalued
$135
1.5% Upside
Fair
Good
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1.32
1.0%
August 6, 2026
11.5x
1.3x
2.9x
4.817 B
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62.1%
45.2%
9.0
10.7%
88.8%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$158.48

Estimated upside of 19.2% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$128.77

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$204.64

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$127.71

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$135

Analysts imply upside of 1.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.646 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.69 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.37

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

9.0

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

88.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 6, 2026

Days to Earnings

16

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

1.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.32

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

10.7%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$158.48
Estimated upside 19.2%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 19.2%
Analyst Target
$135
Implied upside 1.5%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is $158.48. This implies an estimated upside of 19.2% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 19.2% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is $135. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 1.5%.

The current financial health read for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is August 6, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.0%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.32.

The current P/E ratio listed for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is 11.5x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Nelnet Inc is 4.817 B.

The ticker symbol for Nelnet Inc is NYSE-NNI, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Nelnet Inc is 62.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Nelnet Inc is 45.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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