Nelnet Inc (NNI) Stock Price & Analysis
Nelnet Inc (NNI) rose 1.34% to USD 133.36 as of July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NNI last closed at USD 131.6; the session ranged USD 132.63–134.65 on volume of 50,353 shares. Market capitalization is $4.79B, with a 52-week range of USD 116.62–144.38 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC)
| Price | USD 133.36 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.34% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 131.6 |
| Open | USD 132.59 |
| Day Range | USD 132.63 – 134.65 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 116.62 – 144.38 |
| Volume | 50,353 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.79B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NNI)
Nexqual's technical model rates NNI "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.69 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 130.76) |
| MACD | 0.41 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NNI)
Wall Street analysts rate NNI "None" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 135 (range USD 135–135), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 135 |
| High Target | USD 135 |
| Low Target | USD 135 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (NNI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.13 |
| Revenue Estimate | $420.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.94 vs est 2.66 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.56 vs est 1.63 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.95 vs est 1.52 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 5.05 vs est 1.91 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NNI)
| Total Revenue | $1.65B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -7.10% |
| Gross Margin | +86.59% |
| Operating Margin | +21.42% |
| Profit Margin | +25.34% |
| ROE | +10.70% |
| Debt / Equity | 213.55 |
| Current Ratio | 4.89 |
| Total Cash | $241.25M |
| Total Debt | $7.70B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NNI)
Nexqual rates Nelnet Inc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +21% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 87%, operating 21% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $241M cash vs $7.70B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $405M |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 2.6% |
Ownership (NNI)
| Insider Ownership | +30.70% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +47.44% |
| Shares Outstanding | 25.32M |
| Float | 16.26M |
| Short % of Float | +4.04% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
Leadership (NNI)
Nelnet Inc is led by Jeffrey R. Noordhoek (age 59), Chief Executive Officer, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
| Chief Executive Officer | Jeffrey R. Noordhoek (age 59) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | Michael Sullivan Dunlap (age 62) |
| Chief Financial Officer | James D. Kruger (age 62) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Terry J. Heimes (age 61) |
| Chief Business Development Officer, President of Nelnet Financial Services & Director | Matthew W. Dunlap (age 36) |
Major Backers & Investors (NNI)
Notable institutional backers of Nelnet Inc include Magnolia Group, LLC, Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc, DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Magnolia Group, LLC | 6.59% |
| Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc | 4.66% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 3.92% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.74% |
| General American Investors Company Inc | 1.84% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.42% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 7.3% |
| BlackRock | 5.09% |
| Geode Capital | 1.37% |
| State Street | 1.24% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC.
From Nelnet Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Nelnet Payment Services generated $64 million and $59 million in revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
- Nelnet International generated $9 million in revenue for each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. 7 Competition The Company is the largest provider of tuition management and financial needs assessment services to the private and faith-based K-12 market in the United States.
- For the year ended December 31, 2025, ALLO recognized approximately $260 million in revenue.
- In addition, services provided to clients with international operations may be subject to foreign privacy regimes, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws with extraterritorial application. 13 Regulatory scrutiny of tuition payment plans and other educational financing products has increased at both the federal and state level.
Partnerships
- The intercompany deposits are deposits from Nelnet, Inc. (parent company) and its subsidiaries and include a pledged deposit of $40.0 million from Nelnet, Inc., as required under a Capital and Liquidity Maintenance Agreement with the FDIC, deposits required for intercompany transactions, operating deposits, and NBS custodial deposits consisting of tuition payments collected which are subsequently remitted to the appropriate school.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 13:07 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.