NYSE: NNI
Nelnet Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

NNI dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.3300
Forward Dividend yield
1.02%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

NNI dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
0.89%
Industry
5.1%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

NNI dividend payout ratio

Nelnet Inc paid out 9.6% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
90.4%
Payout ratio
9.6%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

NNI vs Credit Service Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
NNI0.89%Yes0+9.60%
ENVAN/AN/A0.00%
SLM1.90%Yes0+17.90%
CACCN/AN/A0.00%
UPSTN/AN/A0.00%

NNI dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
Mar 13, 2026
Next ex-dividend date
Feb 27, 2026

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Nelnet Dividends FAQ

Does Nelnet pay a dividend?

Yes, NNI has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Nelnet's Dividend Payment Date?

Nelnet's next dividend payment date is on 2026-03-13, when Nelnet shareholders who owned NNI shares before 2026-02-27 will receive a dividend payment of $0.3300 per share. Add NNI to your watchlist to be reminded of NNI's next dividend payment.

Is Nelnet's dividend stable?

Yes, NNI's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Nelnet have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, NNI's past year earnings per share was $11.90, and their annual dividend per share is $1.19. NNI's dividend payout ratio is 9.6%, which is sustainable.

How much is Nelnet's dividend?

NNI pays a dividend of $1.19 per share. NNI's annual dividend yield is 0.89%. Nelnet's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 5.1%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.7%.

What is Nelnet's Ex-Dividend Date?

Nelnet's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2026-02-27. Nelnet shareholders who own NNI stock before this date will receive Nelnet's next dividend payment of $0.3300 per share on 2026-03-13. Add NNI to your watchlist to be reminded before NNI's ex-dividend date.

Is Nelnet's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, NNI's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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