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ISIN
US64031N1081
CUSIP
64031N108
IPO Date
Dec 11, 2003

Highlights

Market Cap
$4.68B
Enterprise Value
$4.56B
EPS (TTM)
$11.49
PE Ratio
11.29
PEG Ratio
0.27
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.82B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.27B
EBITDA (TTM)
$762.79M
Year Range
$116.62 - $144.38
ROA (TTM)
2.94%
ROE (TTM)
11.18%

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Performance

NNI Performance Chart

Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) is down 1.9% since the beginning of the year. At $130 per share, NNI is trading 10.1% below its 52-week high of $144. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NNI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,807.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) has returned -1.94% so far this year and 15.50% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NNI has achieved an annualized return of 16.18%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.


Nelnet, Inc.

1D
-0.47%
1M
0.86%
YTD
-1.94%
6M
-6.62%
1Y
15.50%
3Y*
11.70%
5Y*
12.56%
10Y*
16.18%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.37%
1M
-0.01%
YTD
9.16%
6M
8.64%
1Y
25.22%
3Y*
19.78%
5Y*
11.99%
10Y*
13.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

NNI Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2003, NNI's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.80%-1.60%-0.39%9.88%-7.85%-0.39%-1.94%
20253.15%11.37%-9.36%-4.36%9.51%4.50%3.01%3.08%-2.28%2.93%0.15%3.14%25.71%
2024-1.24%-1.12%10.22%-0.50%10.36%-2.70%11.75%2.80%-1.99%-0.51%-3.35%-1.68%22.41%
20235.22%-1.42%-2.11%4.80%-3.68%4.30%2.28%-6.66%-2.75%-5.05%-0.74%5.15%-1.64%
2022-9.37%-8.74%5.51%-3.44%3.49%0.66%11.54%-11.16%-5.99%12.50%10.90%-7.91%-6.04%
2021-3.44%5.87%0.19%2.05%2.04%-0.38%0.09%7.71%-2.03%4.28%4.61%13.32%38.71%

Benchmark Metrics

Nelnet, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.21%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 12, 2003.

  • This stock captured 107.23% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.46% 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.

Alpha
6.21%
Beta
1.09
0.27
Upside Capture
107.23%
Downside Capture
104.46%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NNI ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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.


NNI Risk / Return Rank: 6161
Overall Rank
NNI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6363
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NNI Sortino Ratio Rank: 5454
Sortino Ratio Rank
NNI Omega Ratio Rank: 5757
Omega Ratio Rank
NNI Calmar Ratio Rank: 6363
Calmar Ratio Rank
NNI Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

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

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


NNIBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.39

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.81

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.14

1.37

-0.23

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.02

2.78

-1.77

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

2.74

12.44

-9.70

Dividends

Dividend History

Nelnet, Inc. provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.29 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


0.90%1.00%1.10%1.20%1.30%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.29$1.19$1.12$1.06$0.98$0.90$0.82$0.74$0.66$0.58$0.50$0.42

Dividend yield

0.99%0.90%1.05%1.20%1.08%0.92%1.15%1.27%1.26%1.06%0.99%1.25%

Monthly Dividends

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.66
2025$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.33$1.19
2024$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.12
2023$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$1.06
2022$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.98
2021$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.90

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Nelnet, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.99%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Nelnet, Inc. has a payout ratio of 10.71%, which is below the market average. This means Nelnet, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

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 9.83%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-89.95%Mar 2009
3y 1mo4y 2mo
7y 4moJan 2006 - May 2013
COVID crash2020
-44.04%Mar 2020
6mo 7d7mo 22d
1y 1moSep 2019 - Nov 2020
2016 bear market2016
-40.11%Jan 2016
10mo10mo
1y 7moMar 2015 - Nov 2016
2004 bear market2004
-34.06%May 2004
1mo 12d6mo 27d
8mo 9dApr 2004 - Dec 2004
2017 bear market2017
-28.53%May 2017
5mo 17d4mo 27d
10mo 14dDec 2016 - Oct 2017

Drawdown Indicators


NNIBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-89.95%

-56.78%

-33.17%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-15.27%

-9.10%

-6.17%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-18.52%

-18.90%

+0.38%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-25.06%

-25.43%

+0.37%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-44.04%

-33.92%

-10.12%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-9.83%

-1.80%

-8.03%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-22.20%

-10.71%

-11.49%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

5.67%

2.03%

+3.64%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

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.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

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.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NNI, comparing it with other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, NNI has a P/E ratio of 11.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NNI compared to other companies in the Credit Services industry. NNI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NNI relative to other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, NNI has a P/S ratio of 2.6. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NNI in comparison with other companies in the Credit Services industry. Currently, NNI has a P/B value of 1.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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