What one share of Nelnet holds
Nelnet is an operating holding company with primary businesses in consumer lending, loan servicing, payments, and technology-enabled services, many of which are focused on serving customers in the education sector. The Company conducts these activities both directly and through its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, and actively manages and operates its businesses on an integrated basis.
Nelnet’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $3.32 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $8.37 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.03 |
| Free cash flow | $10.08 |
| Dividends | $1.28 |
| Cash and investments | $4.78 |
| Debt | $195.44 |
| Book value | $104.63 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $13.09 | $2.80 | — | — | — | $15.85 |
| 2010 | $16.80 | $3.81 | $0.26 | $3.69 | $0.70 | $18.45 |
| 2011 | $0.00 | $4.23 | $0.29 | $6.17 | $0.37 | $22.28 |
| 2012 | $0.00 | $3.74 | $0.21 | $6.13 | $1.40 | $24.79 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $0.37 | $7.95 | $0.40 | $31.00 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $6.62 | $0.57 | $7.12 | $0.40 | $37.13 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $5.89 | $0.37 | $8.23 | $0.42 | $41.39 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $6.02 | $1.58 | $5.45 | $0.50 | $48.32 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $4.14 | $3.73 | $3.98 | — | $51.43 |
| 2018 | $26.28 | $5.57 | $3.06 | $3.57 | — | $56.33 |
| 2019 | $26.98 | $3.54 | $2.31 | $5.15 | — | $59.60 |
| 2020 | $35.84 | $9.02 | $2.90 | $6.04 | — | $67.39 |
| 2021 | $34.34 | $10.20 | $1.53 | $10.92 | — | $76.51 |
| 2022 | $41.45 | $10.82 | $1.58 | $16.58 | — | $85.07 |
| 2023 | $0.54 | $2.40 | $1.98 | $9.57 | — | $86.96 |
| 2024 | $1.72 | $5.02 | $0.57 | $17.52 | — | $91.42 |
| 2025 | $2.96 | $11.79 | $0.72 | $10.92 | — | $101.42 |
Common questions about Nelnet
How much does one share of Nelnet earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Nelnet earned $8.37 of profit on $3.32 of sales, keeping about 252¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Nelnet pay a dividend?
Yes. Nelnet paid $1.28 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 15¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Nelnet’s book value per share?
Nelnet’s book value is $104.63 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Nelnet have?
Each share of Nelnet has $4.78 of cash and investments and $195.44 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Nelnet’s free cash flow per share?
$10.08 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Nelnet’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.80 in 2009 to $11.79 in 2025, growing about 9.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Nelnet bought back shares?
Nelnet’s share count fell about 27% from 2009 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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