52-Week High
$144.38
52-Week Low
$112.61
Market Cap
$5.1B
P/E Ratio
11.67
Div Yield
94.15%

Nelnet Performance Comparison

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: $128.12 High: $131.46
on June 15, 2026

52 Week Range

Low: $112.61 High: $144.38
on June 17, 2025

All-Time High: $143.25 on May 7, 2026

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Key Statistics

Market Cap i $5.1B
EPS i 11.79
P/E Ratio (TTM) i 11.67
Forward P/E i 13.76
P/B Ratio i 1.34
PEG Ratio i -1.55
Div. Yield i 0.94%
ROE i 11.59%
Beta i 0.810
Debt to Equity i 217.91

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Financial Highlights

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Dividend Information

Last 12-Month Dividend i $1.24
Current Dividend Yield i 0.94%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield i 0.27%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend i $1.15
3-Year Total Dividends i $3.44
Ex-Dividend Date i February 27, 2026

Peer Performance Comparison

Company Market Cap 1W 1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 15Y 20Y
5.08B Mid-cap 0.71% 2.27% -0.22% -4.25% -0.57% 15.87% 30.63% 75.02% 296.77% 532.52% 228.63%
596.57B Mega-cap 1.30% -0.59% 4.42% -6.65% -6.54% -8.63% 40.84% 39.92% 318.74% 1,632.35% 1,903.67%
448.34B Mega-cap 1.02% -0.72% -3.51% -13.79% -12.87% -12.82% 30.13% 33.36% 425.22% 1,741.34% 10,788.44%
9.37B Mid-cap 0.02% -1.22% 18.65% 35.95% 42.74% 72.81% 139.70% 178.92% 369.01% 477.53% 1,034.66%
8.81B Mid-cap 1.79% -3.39% -47.71% -78.33% -73.11% -90.12% -99.73% -99.97% -99.99% -100.00% -100.00%
6.95B Mid-cap 6.68% 7.75% 17.07% -14.18% -16.50% 9.33% 31.67% 0.02% 136.69% 180.74% 180.74%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 30.47%
Institutional Ownership i 49.17%
Shares Short i 320K
Short Ratio i 1.94
Short % of Shares Outstanding i 2.33%
Average 10-Day Volume i 125K
Average 90-Day Volume i 170K

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Long-Term Investment Performance Analysis

Nelnet stock price in Jul 2016 was $39.67, A $1,000.00 lump sum investment in Nelnet made 9 years ago would be worth approximately $3,232.92 today, representing a outstanding return of 223.29%. This translates to an annualized return (CAGR) of 12.57%.

9 Years 10 Months Investment Scenario (Jul 2016 - Jun 2026)

Initial Investment $1,000.00
Current Value $3,232.92
Annual Return (CAGR) 12.57%
Shares Owned 25.2

Investment Breakdown

Value Comparison

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not consider taxes, fees, or other costs associated with investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Frequently Asked Questions

In the last 52 weeks, Nelnet reached a high of $144.38 (on N/A) and a low of $112.61 (on June 17, 2025).
Curious about Nelnet's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 5.08B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 11.67, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 13.76.
Yes, Nelnet is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 0.94%, and the company has paid an average of $1.15 per share annually over the past 3 years.

When looking at Nelnet, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

CompanyMkt CapSectorIndustry1Y Return3Y Return
Visa
V
596.57BFinancial ServicesCredit Services-8.63%40.84%
Mastercard
MA
448.34BFinancial ServicesCredit Services-12.82%30.13%
FirstCash Holdings
FCFS
9.37BFinancial ServicesCredit Services72.81%139.70%
Eason Technology
DXFFY
8.81BFinancial ServicesCredit Services-90.12%-99.73%
OneMain Holdings
OMF
6.95BFinancial ServicesCredit Services9.33%31.67%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

To get a sense of Nelnet's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 11.59%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 217.91, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at N/A.
Looking at Nelnet's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $2B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by -8.60%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -8.50%.
Wondering who owns Nelnet stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 30.47% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 49.17%.

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