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.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-NNI
$159.94
30.5% Upside
Undervalued
$125
2.0% Upside
Fair
Fair
1.1%
November 5, 2026
14.5x
1.2x
2.9x
4.386 B
62.3%
45.0%
8.5
15.3%
120.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

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

Review the available estimates for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI), including Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$159.94

Estimated upside of 30.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$93.73

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$199.65

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$133.46

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$125

Analysts imply upside of 2.0%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 6 available valuation references for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

1.489 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.67 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

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 the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.45

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

8.5

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

120.4%

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 upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

November 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

12

Dividend Yield

1.1%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

15.3%

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

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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
Strong Sell

The daily 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: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly 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: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is currently Sell. 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

Data-supported answers about Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$159.94
Estimated upside 30.5%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 30.5%
Analyst Target
$125
Implied upside 2.0%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is $159.94. This implies an estimated upside of 30.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 30.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is $125. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 2.0%.

The current financial health read for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is Fair. 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 November 5, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.1%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Nelnet Inc (NYSE-NNI) is 14.5x. 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 4.386 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 62.3%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Nelnet Inc is 45.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.