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Nelnet, Inc. Class A (NNI)

$127.58+4.11%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 4, 2026$127.78▼ 0.80% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $121.88 · High $144.23Nov 4, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Nelnet closed at $127.58 on Nov 4, up 4.11%, 11.5% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 171.5K shares was 1.35× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +2.6% over one month, -9.2% over six months, -1.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $518.92M, down 22.9% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 12.8%.

Short interest was 676.4K shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 3.1% from the prior report (5.8% of float, 5.5 days to cover).

Market cap$4.56B35.8M shares
Revenue · quarter$518.9M−22.9% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.85−62.8% YoY
P/E · TTM15.1×P/S 2.2×
Net margin12.8%Gross 79.0%
Dividend yield1.03%$0.33 last paid
52-week range121.88 – 144.23−11.5% from high
Volume171.5K1.35× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d15.9%Annualised
Short % of float5.8%5.5 days to cover
Net cash-$3.41BCash $3.64B
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +4.7%1M +2.6%3M −5.4%6M −9.2%YTD −4.0%1Y −1.0%3Y +50.5%5Y +55.8%

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Rank within Banking & Credit

Percentile among 435 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum19
Revenue growth4
Net margin32
Value (low P/E)24
Size84

Industry medians: 6-month return +7.4%, revenue growth +5.2%, net margin 18.2%, P/E 12.5×.

Short interest

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Shares short676.4K+3.1% vs prior
Days to cover5.5Settled Oct 15
% of float5.8%
Short vol. 10d54.9%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Banking & Credit

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
NNINelnet$127.58+4.11%−9.2%−22.9%12.8%15.1$4.56B
SFBSServisFirst Bancshares$41.88+2.52%+5.1%+6.4%32.6%14.3$4.58BCompare
FLGFlagstar Bank, National Association$10.96+3.98%−23.8%−13.8%2.5%303.3$4.55BCompare
UCBUnited Community Banks$37.66+1.67%+11.0%+0.2%30.0%12.3$4.54BCompare
FFINFirst Financial Bankshares$31.42+1.22%−3.6%+7.8%32.4%16.7$4.51BCompare
FULTFulton Financial$24.31+2.06%+11.6%+7.5%19.7%12.0$4.64BCompare
TFSLTFS Financial$16.71+1.64%+10.7%+5.8%14.5%45.7$4.66BCompare
ENVAEnova International$181.18+3.47%+5.0%+33.4%17.5%11.6$4.43BCompare
CATYCathay General Bancorp$65.98+1.62%+15.1%+3.1%26.4%12.7$4.40BCompare

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Quick answers

What does Nelnet do?
Nelnet Inc is a United States based company engaged in these four reportable segments; Loan Servicing and Systems, which focuses on student and consumer loan origination services and servicing, loan origination and servicing-related technology solutions, and outsourcing business services; Education Technology Services and Payments segment provides education services, payment technology, and community management solutions for K-12 schools, institutions, churches, and businesses; Asset Generation and Management segment includes the acquisition and management of student and other loan assets; and Nelnet Bank focuses on the private education and unsecured consumer loan markets. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Asset Generation and Management.
What is NNI's market cap?
$4.56B, based on the Nov 4 close of $127.58.
What is NNI's P/E ratio?
15.1× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $302.24M.
Does Nelnet pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.33 per share (ex-date Sep 1), an annualised yield of 1.03%.
How much of NNI is sold short?
676.4K shares, 5.8% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is NNI in?
Financials, in the Banking & Credit industry.

About Nelnet

Nelnet Inc is a United States based company engaged in these four reportable segments; Loan Servicing and Systems, which focuses on student and consumer loan origination services and servicing, loan origination and servicing-related technology solutions, and outsourcing business services; Education Technology Services and Payments segment provides education services, payment technology, and community management solutions for K-12 schools, institutions, churches, and businesses; Asset Generation and Management segment includes the acquisition and management of student and other loan assets; and Nelnet Bank focuses on the private education and unsecured consumer loan markets. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Asset Generation and Management.

HQ: Lincoln, NE5,744 employeesListed Dec 11, 2003nelnet.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology