# Nelnet, Inc. (NNI): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Financial - Credit Services
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Nelnet, Inc. operates globally, encompassing a variety of businesses including loan management, telecommunications, educational technology, related services, and payment processing solutions. Its Loan Servicing and Systems division offers comprehensive support for loan operations. This includes converting and processing loan applications, managing borrower data, providing customer service, handling payments, executing due diligence, reconciling funds, and processing claims. The segment also develops specialized software for student loan servicing and delivers business process outsourcing, w...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $122.41 USD |
| Market Cap | $4.38B |
| P/E (TTM) | 14.89 |
| EPS (TTM) | $8.22 |
| 52-Week Range | $116.62 – $144.38 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.08% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.08% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.32 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.32 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 11 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 10.0% / 8.3% / 8.4% / 10.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 15.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 12.8% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 15.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 13.1% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.3300 | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.3300 | 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.3300 | 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.3300 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-09-02 | $0.3000 | 2025-09-16 |
| 2025-06-02 | $0.2800 | 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-02-28 | $0.2800 | 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-12-02 | $0.2800 | 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-08-30 | $0.2800 | 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-05-31 | $0.2800 | 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-02-29 | $0.2800 | 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-11-30 | $0.2800 | 2023-12-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nni/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Nelnet, Inc. do?

Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) operates in the Financial - Credit Services industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is NNI's market cap?

Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) has a market capitalization of approximately $4.38 billion, as of October 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does NNI pay a dividend?

Yes, Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.08%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does NNI pay dividends?

Nelnet, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.32 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is NNI's payout ratio?

Nelnet, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nni
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nni/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nni/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nni/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nni/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nni/peers

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