Nelnet to Announce Third Quarter Results
LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) today announced it will release earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the close of the New York Stock ...
Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
Nelnet Inc (NNI) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 4004 stocks scored
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Market Cap
$4.54B
mid-cap · #4 of 11 peers
Summary
Nelnet Inc (NNI) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Nelnet Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Nelnet Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.54B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 11 Personal Credit Institutions issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 8.0% is the lowest of the 10 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NNI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How NNI ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Nelnet Inc (NNI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Personal Credit Institutions peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.54B | 4/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 15.03x | 2/11 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.20x | 7/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% | 4/5 |
| EPS | $8.38 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $105.38 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $23.69 | – |
| FCF/Share | $10.17 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.0% | 10/10 |
| ROA | 2.1% | 7/10 |
| Gross Margin | 75.6% | – |
| Net Margin | 35.7% | 2/10 |
| EBT Margin | 41.8% | 3/11 |
| Tax Rate | 23.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 2.82x | 9/10 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.79x | 9/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $401M | 7/11 |
| Free Cash Flow | $364M | 4/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$37M | 4/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -18.2% | 9/9 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -26.7% | 6/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 43.0% | 5/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.4% | 3/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.06x | 10/11 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.0x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 10.5x | 8/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 73 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | NNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $847M | 9/11 |
| Net Income | $302M | 6/10 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $206M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.29 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 15.4% | 4/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 36M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $172M | 1.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $170M | 1.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $10.64B | 73.8% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
NNI quarterly financials and insider trading
Industry Peers · Personal Credit Institutions
Nelnet Inc (NNI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Nelnet Inc (Personal Credit Institutions): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| NNI Nelnet Inc | ▼ | $4.54B |
| AFRM Affirm Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $26.28B |
| OMF Onemain Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $6.48B |
| CACC Credit Acceptance Corp | ▶ | $5.67B |
| ENVA Enova International, Inc. | ▶ | $4.36B |
| SLM Slm Corp | ▶ | $4.27B |
| BFH Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $3.93B |
| HAPN Happen, Inc. | ▲ | $1.71B |
| ATLC Atlanticus Holdings Corp | ▲ | $1.44B |
| WRLD World Acceptance Corp | ▲ | $826M |
| RM Regional Management Corp. | ▲ | $317M |
Where NNI sits on the market map
Finance · Personal Credit Institutions
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Nelnet Inc (NNI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Nelnet Inc (NNI) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Nelnet Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Nelnet Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NNI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Nelnet Inc forecasts updated?
Nelnet Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Nelnet Inc's industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, NNI included, share the SEC industry code Personal Credit Institutions. The largest are: Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM), Onemain Holdings, Inc. (OMF), Credit Acceptance Corp (CACC), Enova International, Inc. (ENVA), Slm Corp (SLM), Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (BFH).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.