Nelnet, Inc. (NNI)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Nelnet, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) has returned -2.76% so far this year and 17.40% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NNI has achieved an annualized return of 13.76%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2003, NNI's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2009 with a return of +73.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -63.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, NNI closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 18, 2009 with a return of +32.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 26, 2009 at -54.3%.

Nelnet, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.87%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 2003.

• This stock captured 110.82% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.70% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NNI ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Nelnet, Inc. provided a 0.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.24 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nelnet, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nelnet, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Nelnet, Inc. was 89.95%, occurring on Mar 2, 2009. Recovery took 1063 trading sessions.

The current Nelnet, Inc. drawdown is 8.39%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Nelnet, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Nelnet, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Credit Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.