Nelnet (NNI) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $128.02, +1.55% vs the prior close of $126.06.
- Volume 124.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
NNI rises 1.6% to $128.02, a 1-month high. Closed at $128.02, +1.55% vs the prior close of $126.06. Day range $126.89–$128.61, opened at $127.62.
NNI daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — NNI rises 1.6% to $128.02, a 1-month high
- Closed at $128.02, +1.55% vs the prior close of $126.06. Day range $126.89–$128.61, opened at $127.62.
- Volume was 124.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 142.98K.
- Price is +1.3% vs its 50-day average ($126.35) and -2.2% vs its 200-day average ($130.84).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 41% of that range, 11.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — NNI dips 0.7% to $126.06
- Closed at $126.06, -0.69% vs the prior close of $126.93. Day range $124.93–$127.63, opened at $126.77.
- Volume was 111.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 144.51K.
- Price is -0.4% vs its 50-day average ($126.51) and -3.7% vs its 200-day average ($130.87).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 12.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — NNI rises 0.9% to $126.93
- Closed at $126.93, +0.88% vs the prior close of $125.82. Day range $125.91–$127.33, opened at $126.48.
- Volume was 100.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 144.94K.
- Price is +0.2% vs its 50-day average ($126.71) and -3.0% vs its 200-day average ($130.92).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 12.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — NNI rises 0.4% to $125.82
- Closed at $125.82, +0.45% vs the prior close of $125.26. Day range $124.83–$127.25, opened at $124.83.
- Volume was 109.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 144.35K.
- Price is -0.9% vs its 50-day average ($126.94) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($130.97).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 12.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — NNI dips 0.6% to $125.26
- Closed at $125.26, -0.56% vs the prior close of $125.96. Day range $125.02–$126.56, opened at $125.82.
- Volume was 84.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 145.21K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.5% vs its 50-day average ($127.14) and -4.4% vs its 200-day average ($131.03).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 13.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — NNI rises 1.2% to $125.96
- Closed at $125.96, +1.16% vs the prior close of $124.52. Day range $123.56–$126.10, opened at $124.25.
- Volume was 152.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 144.22K.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($127.34) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($131.10).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 12.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — NNI ends flat (+0.2%) to $124.52
- Closed at $124.52, +0.16% vs the prior close of $124.32. Day range $123.01–$125.04, opened at $123.60.
- Volume was 132.40K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 143.46K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($127.59) and -5.1% vs its 200-day average ($131.16).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 13.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — NNI dips 0.6% to $124.32
- Closed at $124.32, -0.55% vs the prior close of $125.01. Day range $124.08–$125.56, opened at $124.95.
- Volume was 127.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 142.42K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($127.83) and -5.3% vs its 200-day average ($131.24).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 13.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — NNI rises 0.9% to $125.01, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $125.01, +0.92% vs the prior close of $123.87. Day range $121.76–$125.72, opened at $123.66.
- Volume was 152.30K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 140.74K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($128.03) and -4.8% vs its 200-day average ($131.30).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 13.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — NNI ends flat (+0.2%) to $123.87
- Closed at $123.87, +0.24% vs the prior close of $123.57. Day range $123.28–$125.79, opened at $124.33.
- Volume was 129.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 139.67K.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($128.19) and -5.7% vs its 200-day average ($131.36).
- 52-week range $116.62–$144.38; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 14.2% below the 52-week high.
NNI latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about NNI in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 7, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kruger James D gifted 4,080 shares on Oct 5, 2026
- Kruger James D gifted 1,360 shares on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 3,860
- Kruger James D gifted 1,360 shares on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 6,360
- Kruger James D gifted 1,360 shares on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 11,360
- Kruger James D gifted 4,080 shares on Oct 5, 2026
- Kruger James D gifted 1,360 shares on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 5,220
- …plus 2 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Farrell Kathleen Anne received an award of 185 shares at $108.37 (≈$20.05K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 22,755
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Graff David S received an award of 93 shares at $108.37 (≈$10.08K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 31,953
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Pallesen Edward Sysel received an award of 1,046 shares at $108.37 (≈$113.36K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 1,046
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: $66.66M (prior year $181.46M) (-63.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.85 (prior year $4.97) (-62.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade NNI
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.53% (largest 1.6%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 128.99K shares (≈$16.51M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $128.02 vs a range of $116.62–$144.38 (41% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 1, 2026 ($0.33/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 1 sales; latest: Deun Jona M Van sold 400 shares on Dec 9, 2025.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 16, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Personal Credit Institutions.
NNI market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 127.62 | 128.61 | 126.89 | 128.02 | 124.30K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 126.77 | 127.63 | 124.93 | 126.06 | 111.20K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 126.48 | 127.33 | 125.91 | 126.93 | 100.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 124.83 | 127.25 | 124.83 | 125.82 | 109.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 125.82 | 126.56 | 125.02 | 125.26 | 84.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 124.25 | 126.10 | 123.56 | 125.96 | 152.90K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 123.60 | 125.04 | 123.01 | 124.52 | 132.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 124.95 | 125.56 | 124.08 | 124.32 | 127.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 123.66 | 125.72 | 121.76 | 125.01 | 152.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 124.33 | 125.79 | 123.28 | 123.87 | 129.00K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 123.08 | 123.90 | 121.88 | 123.57 | 139.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 123.91 | 124.13 | 122.59 | 123.08 | 112.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 124.71 | 125.41 | 123.95 | 124.03 | 106.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 124.64 | 125.11 | 123.57 | 124.05 | 125.30K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 125.77 | 126.12 | 124.31 | 124.34 | 106.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 125.71 | 126.65 | 124.29 | 125.03 | 122.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 125.50 | 126.49 | 124.59 | 125.03 | 117.10K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 127.73 | 128.44 | 125.86 | 126.02 | 151.60K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 126.52 | 127.24 | 126.01 | 126.29 | 142.40K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 125.84 | 127.33 | 125.50 | 126.07 | 232.70K |
About Nelnet
Nelnet (NNI) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Personal Credit Institutions”. Its business address is in LINCOLN, NE. State of incorporation: NE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1258602.
NNI board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Preeta D Bansal | Director | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Michael S Dunlap | Executive Chairman of Board | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Matthew W Dunlap | President, NFS | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Kathleen Anne Farrell | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| David S Graff | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Thomas Edward Henning | Director | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Angie J Klein | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Edward Sysel Pallesen | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Kimberly Kay Rath | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Deun Jona M Van | Director | Jun 17, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Michael S Dunlap | Executive Chairman of Board | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Matthew W Dunlap | President, NFS | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Terry J Heimes | Chief Operating Officer | Mar 12, 2026 |
| James D Kruger | Chief Financial Officer | Jul 10, 2026 |
| William J Munn | Secy/Chief Legal Off/Gen Coun | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Jeffrey R Noordhoek | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Emily Olinger | Chief People Services Officer | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Joseph Ernest Popevis | President, NDS | May 19, 2026 |
| Timothy Tewes | President | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Deeann Wenger | Pres, Nelnet Business Services | Mar 12, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Deun Jona M Van | Sale | 400 | $128.95 |
NNI financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $428.47M | 11.79 | $422.99M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $184.04M | 5.02 | $662.89M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $89.83M | 2.40 | $432.03M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $406.90M | 10.82 | $683.06M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $393.29M | 10.20 | $480.33M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $14.28B, total liabilities $10.64B, cash $172.43M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
NNI earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $134.85 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $141.36 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $131.32 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $129.80 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $125.81 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $106.37 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $111.97 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $122.72 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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