Nelnet, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Nelnet, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 4.77B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 10.12B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Nelnet, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Nelnet, Inc. has 35.78M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Nelnet, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.94. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.35, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.27.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.05 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Nelnet, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 27.81, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 10.12B versus a market cap of 4.77B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nelnet, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 8.23, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.16, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 3.30, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 239,686.96 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 5,992.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nelnet, Inc. recorded 83.47M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 25.77, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 323.90M, leaving 302.24M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 23, 2026, Nelnet, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 6.73% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 125.97, while the 200-day moving average is 130.62.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nelnet, Inc. generated 1.44B in revenue and converted that into 302.24M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6.65.

As of June 30, 2026, Nelnet, Inc. holds 1.56B in cash and equivalents against 7.04B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 6.87B.

Nelnet, Inc. produced 401.07M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -37.04M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 364.03M - equivalent to 10.08 per share.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Nelnet, Inc. paid dividends of 1.28 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 25.94 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.56, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -3.47, meaning Nelnet, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.