NNI Nelnet dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Nelnet's most recent dividend of $0.28 per share was on Dec 2, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.12 per share, the stock yields 1.07%.
Key dates
- NNI last dividend date: Dec 2, 2024
NNI dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
Nelnet's dividend yield of 1.07% is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.82%, Nelnet's dividend yield is 62% lower. The historical 5-year average of NNI's dividend yield is 1.2%, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Nelnet has a history of paying dividends since 2007. Our records of NNI show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 6% for the last twelve months. However since the stock price has gone up by 20% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 12%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.28 | 1.02% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.97% |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.28 | 1.06% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.28 | 1.26% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.28 | 1.26% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.26 | 1.13% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.26 | 1.1% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.26 | 1.07% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.26 | 0.99% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.24 | 1.14% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.24 | 1.11% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.24 | 1.14% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.24 | 1.04% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.22 | 1.09% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.22 | 1.15% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.22 | 1.16% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.22 | 1.21% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.2 | 1.22% |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.2 | 1.58% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.2 | 1.38% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.19% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.18 | 1.07% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.18 | 1.18% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.18 | 1.24% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.18 | 1.21% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.16 | 1.11% |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.16 | 1.01% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $0.16 | 1.08% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.16 | 1.08% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.19% |
| May 30, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.37% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.02% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.14 | 0.98% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.35% |
| May 27, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.28% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.2% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.12 | 1.28% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.08% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.96% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.85% |
Nelnet dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Nelnet's payout ratio of 36.7% is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 44.2%, Nelnet's payout ratio is 17% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NNI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVI Navient Corp | 4.73% | $0.64 | 84.2% |
| FIS Fidelity National Information Services Inc | 1.75% | $1.44 | 57.4% |
| NNI Nelnet Inc | 1.05% | $1.12 | 36.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nelnet pay a dividend?
Yes, Nelnet has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. NNI has been paying dividends since 2007.
When was NNI's last dividend?
Nelnet's last dividend ex-date was on Dec 2, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.28 per share.
How much dividend does Nelnet pay (per share)?
On an annual basis NNI pays $1.12 per share.
What is Nelnet's dividend yield?
Currently Nelnet's dividend yield is 1.07%.
How often does Nelnet pay dividends?
Nelnet has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Nelnet's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Nelnet is 36.7%.
Does Nelnet pay a good dividend?
Nelnet's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.