NNI
Nelnet Inc
126.60$
-0.7%
vs. previous close
Closing price · As of: Sep 17, 2026
Dividend
Dividend
Dividend history for Nelnet Inc (NNI): every payment, yield, payout ratio and growth at a glance. The most recent distribution was 0.33 $ per share (ex-date 09/01/2026).
Dividend Yield
?Annual dividend divided by the current price: what percentage of your investment comes back as a payout each year.
1.04%
Dividend Per Share (TTM)
?Sum of dividends paid per share over the last 12 months.
1.29$
Payout Ratio
?Share of profit paid out as dividends. Over 100% means the company is paying out more than it earns — not sustainable long-term.
16.1%
Increase Streak
?How many years in a row the dividend has been raised — the gold standard for dividend payers.
11Years
Years Without a Cut
?How many years in a row the dividend hasn't been cut — a measure of reliability.
12Years
Dividend growth (3-yr CAGR)
?Average annual dividend growth over the past three years.
6.7%
Dividend growth (5-yr CAGR)
?Average annual dividend growth over the past five years.
7.7%
Dividend growth (10-yr CAGR)
?Average annual dividend growth over the past ten years.
11.0%
Payment History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | Change | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | 09/15/2026 | 0.33 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 06/01/2026 | 06/15/2026 | 0.33 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/27/2026 | 03/13/2026 | 0.33 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 0.33 $ | +10.0% | Quarterly |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 0.30 $ | +7.1% | Quarterly |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 0.28 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/28/2025 | 03/14/2025 | 0.28 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 0.28 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/30/2024 | 09/13/2024 | 0.28 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/31/2024 | 06/14/2024 | 0.28 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/29/2024 | 03/15/2024 | 0.28 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/30/2023 | 12/15/2023 | 0.28 $ | +7.7% | Quarterly |
| 08/31/2023 | 09/15/2023 | 0.26 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/31/2023 | 06/15/2023 | 0.26 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/28/2023 | 03/15/2023 | 0.26 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/30/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 0.26 $ | +8.3% | Quarterly |
| 08/31/2022 | 09/15/2022 | 0.24 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/31/2022 | 06/15/2022 | 0.24 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/28/2022 | 03/15/2022 | 0.24 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/30/2021 | 12/15/2021 | 0.24 $ | +9.1% | Quarterly |
| 08/31/2021 | 09/15/2021 | 0.22 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/27/2021 | 06/14/2021 | 0.22 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/26/2021 | 03/15/2021 | 0.22 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/30/2020 | 12/15/2020 | 0.22 $ | +10.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/31/2020 | 09/15/2020 | 0.20 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/29/2020 | 06/15/2020 | 0.20 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/27/2020 | 03/13/2020 | 0.20 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/27/2019 | 12/13/2019 | 0.20 $ | +11.1% | Quarterly |
| 08/29/2019 | 09/13/2019 | 0.18 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/30/2019 | 06/14/2019 | 0.18 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/28/2019 | 03/15/2019 | 0.18 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/29/2018 | 12/14/2018 | 0.18 $ | +12.5% | Quarterly |
| 08/30/2018 | 09/14/2018 | 0.16 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/31/2018 | 06/15/2018 | 0.16 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/28/2018 | 03/15/2018 | 0.16 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/30/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 0.16 $ | +14.3% | Quarterly |
| 08/30/2017 | 09/15/2017 | 0.14 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/30/2017 | 06/15/2017 | 0.14 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/27/2017 | 03/15/2017 | 0.14 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/29/2016 | 12/15/2016 | 0.14 $ | +16.7% | Quarterly |
| 08/30/2016 | 09/15/2016 | 0.12 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/27/2016 | 06/15/2016 | 0.12 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/26/2016 | 03/15/2016 | 0.12 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/27/2015 | 12/15/2015 | 0.12 $ | +20.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/28/2015 | 09/15/2015 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/28/2015 | 06/15/2015 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/25/2015 | 03/13/2015 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/26/2014 | 12/15/2014 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/27/2014 | 09/15/2014 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/28/2014 | 06/13/2014 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/26/2014 | 03/14/2014 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/27/2013 | 12/16/2013 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/28/2013 | 09/13/2013 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/29/2013 | 06/14/2013 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/27/2013 | 03/15/2013 | 0.10 $ | -90.9% | Quarterly |
| 11/15/2012 | 11/27/2012 | 1.10 $ | +1,000.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/29/2012 | 09/15/2012 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/30/2012 | 06/15/2012 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/28/2012 | 03/15/2012 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/29/2011 | 12/15/2011 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/30/2011 | 09/15/2011 | 0.10 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/27/2011 | 06/15/2011 | 0.10 $ | +42.9% | Quarterly |
| 02/25/2011 | 03/15/2011 | 0.0700 $ | -85.7% | Quarterly |
| 11/29/2010 | 12/15/2010 | 0.49 $ | +600.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/30/2010 | 09/15/2010 | 0.0700 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/27/2010 | 06/15/2010 | 0.0700 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/25/2010 | 03/15/2010 | 0.0700 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/27/2009 | 12/15/2009 | 0.0700 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 02/27/2008 | 03/15/2008 | 0.0700 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 11/28/2007 | 12/15/2007 | 0.0700 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 08/29/2007 | 09/15/2007 | 0.0700 $ | 0.0% | Quarterly |
| 05/30/2007 | 06/15/2007 | 0.0700 $ | – | Quarterly |
| 02/27/2007 | 03/15/2007 | 0.0700 $ | – | Other |
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.