NNI – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Contender 11 Years

Nelnet, Inc. engages in loan servicing, education technology services, and payment businesses worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Loan Servicing and Systems, Education Technology Services and Payments, Asset Generation and Management, and Ne

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Company Info

Symbol NNI
Company Nelnet, Inc.
Sector Financial Services
Industry Credit Services
Website Visit
Market Cap $4,754.7M

Price Data

Price $131.44
Price Change -0.37
Price Change % -0.28%
Next Earnings Report Nov 6, 2025
Low (52W) $98.15
High (52W) $136.17

Dividend Data

Div Yield 0.91%
5Y Avg Yield 1.07%
Current Div $0.300
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.200
Previous Div $0.280
Ex-date Sep 2, 2025
Dividend Pay Date Sep 16, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 8.3
DGR 1Y 1.8%
DGR 3Y 5.9%
DGR 5Y 7.3%
DGR 10Y 11.0%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 18.8%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 16.3%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 18.8%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 16.3%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $73.14
FV (P/E 10) % 80.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $226.00
FV (Peter Lynch) % -42.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $71.93
FV (Blended) % 83.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 19.5%
NPM 20.0%
CF/Share $19.22
ROE 9.6%
Current R 6.2x
Debt/Capital 67.0%
ROTC 3.0%
P/E 14.5x
P/BV 1.3x
PEG 0.61
📊 Financial data last updated: October 24, 2025 1:25 pm

Calculate your NNI Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate NNI dividend yield using our NNI calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your NNI investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: October 24, 2025 6:09 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,00075$133.06$0.300.90%0.90%$97$9785$11,297
2$12,88385$151.74$0.330.87%0.99%$119$21694$14,202
3$16,19694$173.04$0.360.83%1.08%$142$357101$17,537
4$19,999101$197.34$0.390.80%1.19%$167$524108$21,366
5$24,365108$225.04$0.430.77%1.30%$194$718114$25,759
6$29,375114$256.63$0.470.74%1.43%$223$941120$30,799
7$35,123120$292.66$0.520.71%1.56%$256$1,197125$36,578
8$41,713125$333.75$0.570.68%1.71%$291$1,487129$43,204
9$49,269129$380.60$0.620.66%1.88%$329$1,816133$50,798
10$57,930133$434.03$0.680.63%2.06%$371$2,187137$59,501

NNI Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/02/202509/02/2025$0.3000.90%0.94%$127.35
06/02/202506/02/2025$0.2800.96%0.96%$116.38
02/28/202502/28/2025$0.2800.92%0.92%$122.39
12/02/202412/02/2024$0.2801.02%1.02%$109.89
08/30/202408/30/2024$0.2800.97%0.97%$115.58
05/31/202405/31/2024$0.2801.06%1.08%$103.66
02/29/202402/29/2024$0.2801.26%1.30%$85.87
11/30/202311/30/2023$0.2801.26%1.33%$83.90
08/31/202308/31/2023$0.2601.13%1.13%$91.85
05/31/202305/31/2023$0.2601.10%1.12%$92.50
02/28/202302/28/2023$0.2601.07%1.11%$93.87
11/30/202211/30/2022$0.2600.99%1.06%$98.54
08/31/202208/31/2022$0.2401.14%1.14%$84.24
05/31/202205/31/2022$0.2401.11%1.13%$84.69
02/28/202202/28/2022$0.2401.14%1.19%$80.55
11/30/202111/30/2021$0.2401.04%1.11%$86.20
08/31/202108/31/2021$0.2201.09%1.09%$80.88
05/27/202105/27/2021$0.2201.15%1.18%$74.78
02/26/202102/26/2021$0.2201.16%1.21%$72.60
11/30/202011/30/2020$0.2201.21%1.30%$67.90
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NNI 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This analysis of NNI demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 16.3% CAGR, representing strong long-term performance. The DRIP strategy provided 19% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.

With DRIP No DRIP

Total Return with and without DRIP (NNI)

Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in NNI would grow to $49,247 with DRIP (392.5%), and $46,264 without DRIP (362.6%).

NNI Dividend Reinvestment Snowball

Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in NNI with historic price growth (14.04%) and dividend growth (9.60%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.

After 20 Years

Your Investment: $34,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $283,019

Annual Dividend: $1,153

Yield on Cost: 3.39%

Total Dividends: $9,018

No DRIP

Portfolio: $264,676

Total Dividends: $8,391

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $1,112,423

Annual Dividend: $3,045

Yield on Cost: 6.62%

Total Dividends: $27,684

No DRIP

Portfolio: $1,003,336

Total Dividends: $25,004

Milestones on the way

By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $3,506 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $559 per year in dividends alone.

By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $851, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.

After two decades, cumulative dividends total $9,018 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 27% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 3.39%.

At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $1,884 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $16,132.

By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $3,045, cumulative dividends total $27,684, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $1,112,423, compared with $1,003,336 if dividends weren’t reinvested.

How we estimate these numbers

We use the latest calculator inputs for NNI, price $133.06, dividend per period $0.30 (4x/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 14.04% and dividend growth 9.60% annually.

We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No-DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.

This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for NNI

Based on past 10-year performance, here are NNI growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +7.72%
Dividend CAGR of +11.04%

Using NNI CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

NNI (DRIP)NNI (No DRIP)
Current Price$133.06$133.06
Start Shares75.1575.15
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count83.5975.15
Dividends Payment$3.42$3.42
Annual Dividends$282$257
Yield on cost2.82%2.57%
Share Price$279.86$279.86
Total Dividends$1,772$1,678
Final Value$23,394$22,710

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – NNI

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

NNI Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/02/202509/02/2025$0.3000.90%0.94%$127.35
06/02/202506/02/2025$0.2800.96%0.96%$116.38
02/28/202502/28/2025$0.2800.92%0.92%$122.39
12/02/202412/02/2024$0.2801.02%1.02%$109.89
08/30/202408/30/2024$0.2800.97%0.97%$115.58
05/31/202405/31/2024$0.2801.06%1.08%$103.66
02/29/202402/29/2024$0.2801.26%1.30%$85.87
11/30/202311/30/2023$0.2801.26%1.33%$83.90
08/31/202308/31/2023$0.2601.13%1.13%$91.85
05/31/202305/31/2023$0.2601.10%1.12%$92.50
02/28/202302/28/2023$0.2601.07%1.11%$93.87
11/30/202211/30/2022$0.2600.99%1.06%$98.54
08/31/202208/31/2022$0.2401.14%1.14%$84.24
05/31/202205/31/2022$0.2401.11%1.13%$84.69
02/28/202202/28/2022$0.2401.14%1.19%$80.55
11/30/202111/30/2021$0.2401.04%1.11%$86.20
08/31/202108/31/2021$0.2201.09%1.09%$80.88
05/27/202105/27/2021$0.2201.15%1.18%$74.78
02/26/202102/26/2021$0.2201.16%1.21%$72.60
11/30/202011/30/2020$0.2201.21%1.30%$67.90
08/31/202008/31/2020$0.2001.22%1.22%$65.49
05/29/202005/29/2020$0.2001.58%1.62%$49.29
02/27/202002/27/2020$0.2001.38%1.46%$54.93
11/27/201911/27/2019$0.2001.19%1.29%$62.23
08/29/201908/29/2019$0.1801.07%1.07%$67.11
05/30/201905/30/2019$0.1801.18%1.21%$59.29
02/28/201902/28/2019$0.1801.24%1.31%$54.82
11/29/201811/29/2018$0.1801.21%1.32%$54.75
08/30/201808/30/2018$0.1601.11%1.11%$57.68
05/31/201805/31/2018$0.1601.01%1.04%$61.44
02/28/201802/28/2018$0.1601.08%1.16%$55.34
11/30/201711/30/2017$0.1601.08%1.19%$53.57
08/30/201708/30/2017$0.1401.19%1.19%$46.89
05/30/201705/30/2017$0.1401.37%1.42%$39.52
02/27/201702/27/2017$0.1401.02%1.10%$50.92
11/29/201611/29/2016$0.1400.98%1.10%$50.86
08/30/201608/30/2016$0.1201.35%1.35%$35.49
05/27/201605/27/2016$0.1201.28%1.33%$36.03
02/26/201602/26/2016$0.1201.20%1.30%$36.80
11/27/201511/27/2015$0.1201.28%1.46%$32.93
08/28/201508/28/2015$0.1001.08%1.08%$37.18
05/28/201505/28/2015$0.1000.96%0.96%$41.77
02/25/201502/25/2015$0.1000.85%0.85%$46.91
11/26/201411/26/2014$0.1000.87%0.87%$45.92
08/27/201408/27/2014$0.1000.90%0.90%$44.59
05/28/201405/28/2014$0.1000.97%0.97%$41.19
02/26/201402/26/2014$0.1001.11%1.11%$35.90
11/27/201311/27/2013$0.1000.89%0.89%$44.91
08/28/201308/28/2013$0.1003.71%1.06%$37.73
05/29/201305/29/2013$0.1003.58%1.02%$39.14
02/27/201302/27/2013$0.1004.25%1.21%$32.93
11/15/201211/15/2012$1.105.46%17.17%$25.63
08/29/201208/29/2012$0.1001.68%1.68%$23.82
05/30/201205/30/2012$0.1001.73%1.73%$23.07
02/28/201202/28/2012$0.1001.57%1.57%$25.54
11/29/201111/29/2011$0.1001.72%1.86%$21.48
08/30/201108/30/2011$0.1004.00%2.11%$19.00
05/27/201105/27/2011$0.1003.43%1.88%$21.30
02/25/201102/25/2011$0.0703.14%1.26%$22.27
11/29/201011/29/2010$0.4903.22%9.01%$21.76
08/30/201008/30/2010$0.0701.27%1.27%$21.98
05/27/201005/27/2010$0.0701.41%1.41%$19.81
02/25/201002/25/2010$0.0701.73%1.73%$16.21
11/27/200911/27/2009$0.0701.66%1.66%$16.90
02/27/200802/27/2008$0.0702.48%2.48%$11.31
11/28/200711/28/2007$0.0702.15%2.15%$13.00
08/29/200708/29/2007$0.0701.18%1.57%$17.86
05/30/200705/30/2007$0.0700.55%1.10%$25.42
02/27/200702/27/2007$0.0700.27%1.09%$25.70
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Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

NNI Price

Price to Earnings

NNI trades at a 14.9x price-to-earnings ratio. This moderate valuation may indicate value opportunity or tempered expectations.

Price to Sales

NNI trades at a 5.0x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.

Revenue

NNI generated $0.5B in revenue. Revenue has grown by 63% over the period.

Net Income

NNI reported $0.2B in net income.

Revenue vs Net Income

NNI generated $0.5B in revenue with net income of $0.2B, representing a 33.6% net profit margin.

Gross Profit

NNI achieved $0.4B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.

Operating Income

NNI generated $0.2B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.

EBITDA

NNI generated $0.2B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Operating Cash Flow

NNI generated $0.2B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.

Free Cash Flow

NNI generated $0.2B in free cash flow.

Free Cash Flow / Share

NNI generates $7.44 in free cash flow per share.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NNI reported $7.11 in earnings per share.

Return on Equity (ROE)

NNI delivered a 28.0% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA)

NNI achieved a 16.8% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Net Profit Margin

NNI maintains a 33.6% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.

Gross Profit Margin

NNI operates with a 80.7% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.

Cash & Debt

NNI holds $0.1B in cash against $0.0B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.1B.

Shares Outstanding

NNI has 0.0B shares outstanding.

Stock-Based Comp

NNI reported $0.0B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has increased by 63%.

FCF vs Stock Based Comp

NNI generated $0.2B in free cash flow while spending $0.0B on stock-based compensation, representing 7% of FCF.

FCF vs FCF / Share

NNI reported $0.2B in free cash flow, translating to $7.44 per share.

Revenue: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks NNI revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks NNI eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks NNI net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks NNI ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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