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NELNET, INC

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NNI Current report (8-K) · filed 2026-10-30

123 filing records in this dataset, filed from 2004-03-29 to 2026-10-30. Reported financial figures are available; chart coverage varies by period.

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Latest quarter

Revenue

0 USD

2017 Q4 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 0 USD Source
Revenue: 0 USD Source

Operating cash flow

85.2 million USD

2017 Q4 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 322267000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 237088000 USD Source

Free cash flow

35.8 million USD

2017 Q4 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 322267000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 237088000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 156005000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 106656000 USD Source

Cash and cash equivalents: 172 million USD 2026-06-30 Source
Exact value

172430000 USD
Long-term debt including current maturities: 7.04 billion USD 2026-06-30 Source
Exact value

7043156000 USD
Shares outstanding: Not available

Trailing twelve months

The four most recent complete quarters added together. This gives a full-year view that includes the latest quarterly results.

Revenue

0 USD

2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 0 USD · 2017-01-01 – 2017-03-31 Source
Revenue: 0 USD · 2017-04-01 – 2017-06-30 Source
Revenue: 0 USD · 2017-07-01 – 2017-09-30 Source
Revenue: 0 USD · 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31 Source
Revenue: 0 USD · 2017-01-01 – 2017-09-30 Source

Net income

302 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Net income: 106684000 USD · 2025-07-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Net income: 428474000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Net income: 370703000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Net income: 71126000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Net income: 66662000 USD · 2026-04-01 – 2026-06-30 Source

Operating cash flow

401 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating cash flow: 285370000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 172929000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 422985000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 285370000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 73115000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 151009000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 73115000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source

Capital expenditure

37 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Capital expenditure: 18744000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 7074000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 26238000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 18744000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 11550000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 17875000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 11550000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source

Free cash flow

364 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating cash flow: 285370000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 172929000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 422985000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 285370000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 73115000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 151009000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 73115000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 18744000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 7074000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 26238000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 18744000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 11550000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 17875000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 11550000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source

Includes later revisions to earlier periods. Annual charts exclude incomplete years.

Latest filing recorded: 2026-10-30.

Financial data available through: 2025-12-31.

Coverage by financial measure

Revenue: 3 of 11 periods available· newest 2017-12-31
operating income: No compatible figures in this window
Net income: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Operating cash flow: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Capital expenditure: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Total assets: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Total liabilities: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
current assets: No compatible figures in this window
current liabilities: No compatible figures in this window
Cash and cash equivalents: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Long-term debt including current maturities: 7 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
shares outstanding: No compatible figures in this window

Coverage describes values retained in this snapshot. Missing values are not zero; loading limits are reported separately.

What changed year over year

Latest complete year compared with the corresponding period one year earlier. These are measured changes; they do not establish their business causes.

Net income
+132.8%

Prior period

USD 184.05 million

2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Current period

USD 428.47 million

2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

428474000 − 184045000 = 244429000 USD

184045000 USD · 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
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428474000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Net income · NELNET, INC · 2025-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Year-over-year change in Net income: 244429000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:NetIncome: 428474000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#4881797 Filing: 000125860226000014 Input fundies:NetIncome: 184045000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#5093747 Filing: 000125860226000014
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Operating cash flow
-36.2%

Prior period

USD 662.89 million

2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Current period

USD 422.99 million

2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

422985000 − 662890000 = -239905000 USD

662890000 USD · 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
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422985000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2025-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow: -239905000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 422985000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2594155 Filing: 000125860226000014 Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 662890000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2594804 Filing: 000125860226000014
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Capital expenditure
+25.5%

Prior period

USD 20.9 million

2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Current period

USD 26.24 million

2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

26238000 − 20903000 = 5335000 USD

20903000 USD · 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
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26238000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2025-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure: 5335000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 26238000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2623098 Filing: 000125860226000014 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 20903000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2623690 Filing: 000125860226000014
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Comparable inputs unavailable for: Revenue.

Where revenue goes

How a period’s revenue divides into costs and what remains as profit. Items marked Derived are calculated by subtraction from reported figures.

2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31

Revenue USD 0
Operating costs Derived Unavailable An input is unavailable.
Operating income Unavailable An input is unavailable.
Tax, interest and other Derived Unavailable An input is unavailable.
Net income USD 173.17 million

Cash

Operating cash flow USD 322.27 million
Capital expenditure USD 156.01 million
Free cash flow Derived USD 166.26 million

Share of revenue by period

Net income
Tax, interest and other
Operating costs

2016 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.
2017 Not shown: operating income or net income is not reported.

Values and sources

Revenue breakdown by annual reporting period
Period	Revenue	Operating costs	Operating income	Tax, interest and other	Net income	Free cash flow	Source
2016 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31	0	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	256751000	232586000 Derived	Source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 0 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 256751000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 300188000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 67602000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31	0	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	173166000	166262000 Derived	Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 0 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 173166000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 322267000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 156005000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source

Amounts are exact, in USD.

Growth

Sales over time and how quickly they are changing.

Revenue

Revenue reported for each complete financial period.

USD 0 2017

Values and sources

Revenue values and source evidence
Period	Series	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Revenue	Revenue: 0 Open source
20162016-12-31	Revenue	Revenue: 0 Open source
20172017-12-31	Revenue	Revenue: 0 Open source

Revenue growth

Change in revenue from the same financial period one year earlier.

Not enough comparable data to show this history.

Values and sources

Revenue growth values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Year over year	No prior comparable period	Revenue: 0 Open source
20162016-12-31	Year over year	No prior comparable period	Revenue: 0 Open source Revenue: 0 Open source
20172017-12-31	Year over year	No prior comparable period	Revenue: 0 Open source Revenue: 0 Open source

Profit and cash

How much revenue becomes profit, and how much cash operations generate.

Profit margins

Operating income, net income and free cash flow as a share of revenue.

Not enough comparable data to show this history.

Operating margin
Net margin
Free cash flow margin

Values and sources

Profit margins values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
2015-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 0 Open source
2016-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 0 Open source
2017-12-31	Operating margin	Not reported	Revenue: 0 Open source
20152015-12-31	Net margin	Not reported	Net Income: 267979000 Open source Revenue: 0 Open source
20162016-12-31	Net margin	Not reported	Net Income: 256751000 Open source Revenue: 0 Open source
20172017-12-31	Net margin	Not reported	Net Income: 173166000 Open source Revenue: 0 Open source
20152015-12-31	Free cash flow margin	Not reported	Revenue: 0 Open source
20162016-12-31	Free cash flow margin	Not reported	Revenue: 0 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 300188000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 67602000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Free cash flow margin	Not reported	Revenue: 0 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 322267000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 156005000 Open source

Operating cash flow

Cash generated by the company’s normal business operations.

USD 322.3M 2017

Values and sources

Operating cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Operating cash flow	Not reported	No source recorded
20162016-12-31	Operating cash flow	300188000	Operating Cash Flow: 300188000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Operating cash flow	322267000	Operating Cash Flow: 322267000 Open source

Free cash flow

Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure for the same period and unit.

USD 166.3M 2017

Values and sources

Free cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Free cash flow	Unavailable	No source recorded
20162016-12-31	Free cash flow	232586000	Operating Cash Flow: 300188000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 67602000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Free cash flow	166262000	Operating Cash Flow: 322267000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 156005000 Open source

Balance sheet

Liabilities and short-term ability to meet obligations at each period end.

Liabilities to assets

Total liabilities as a share of total assets.

91% 2017

Values and sources

Liabilities to assets values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20152015-12-31	Liabilities / assets	93.8%	Total Liabilities: 28526986000 Open source Total Assets: 30419144000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Liabilities / assets	92.4%	Total Liabilities: 25122170000 Open source Total Assets: 27193095000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Liabilities / assets	91%	Total Liabilities: 21799048000 Open source Total Assets: 23964435000 Open source

Current assets to current liabilities

Current assets divided by current liabilities.

Not enough comparable data to show this history.

Values and sources

Current assets to current liabilities values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
2015-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2016-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2017-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded

Cash generation

Compare reported profit with operating cash and capital spending. Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditure when both exact, consolidated amounts match the same period and unit.

Cash generation by annual reporting period
Period	Net income	Operating cash flow	Capital expenditure	Free cash flow
2016 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31	USD 256.75 million Exact value Exact value: 256751000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 256751000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2016-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 256751000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 256751000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860219000022/wfx-20181231.htm#5640911 Filing: 000125860219000022 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 300.19 million Exact value Exact value: 300188000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 300188000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2016-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 300188000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 300188000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860219000022/wfx-20181231.htm#3143798 Filing: 000125860219000022 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 67.6 million Exact value Exact value: 67602000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 67602000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2016-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 67602000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 67602000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860219000022/wfx-20181231.htm#2935342 Filing: 000125860219000022 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 232.59 million Calculation and evidence 300188000 − 67602000 USD Exact free cash flow: 232586000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 300188000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 67602000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2016-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 232586000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 300188000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860219000022/wfx-20181231.htm#3143798 Filing: 000125860219000022 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 67602000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860219000022/wfx-20181231.htm#2935342 Filing: 000125860219000022 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31	USD 173.17 million Exact value Exact value: 173166000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 173166000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2017-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 173166000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 173166000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860220000019/nni-20191231.htm#6534129 Filing: 000125860220000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 322.27 million Exact value Exact value: 322267000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 322267000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2017-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 322267000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 322267000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860220000019/nni-20191231.htm#3457592 Filing: 000125860220000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 156.01 million Exact value Exact value: 156005000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 156005000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2017-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 156005000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 156005000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860220000019/nni-20191231.htm#3494120 Filing: 000125860220000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 166.26 million Calculation and evidence 322267000 − 156005000 USD Exact free cash flow: 166262000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 322267000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 156005000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2017-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 166262000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 322267000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860220000019/nni-20191231.htm#3457592 Filing: 000125860220000019 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 156005000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860220000019/nni-20191231.htm#3494120 Filing: 000125860220000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2018 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31	USD 227.91 million Exact value Exact value: 227913000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 227913000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2018-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 227913000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 227913000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860221000027/nni-20201231.htm#5161720 Filing: 000125860221000027 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 270.89 million Exact value Exact value: 270892000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 270892000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2018-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 270892000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 270892000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860221000027/nni-20201231.htm#2500390 Filing: 000125860221000027 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 125.02 million Exact value Exact value: 125023000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 125023000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2018-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 125023000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 125023000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860221000027/nni-20201231.htm#2534046 Filing: 000125860221000027 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 145.87 million Calculation and evidence 270892000 − 125023000 USD Exact free cash flow: 145869000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 270892000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 125023000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2018-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 145869000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 270892000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860221000027/nni-20201231.htm#2500390 Filing: 000125860221000027 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 125023000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860221000027/nni-20201231.htm#2534046 Filing: 000125860221000027 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2019 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31	USD 141.8 million Exact value Exact value: 141803000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 141803000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2019-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 141803000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 141803000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860222000024/nni-20211231.htm#5294422 Filing: 000125860222000024 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 298.92 million Exact value Exact value: 298915000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 298915000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2019-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 298915000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 298915000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860222000024/nni-20211231.htm#2482100 Filing: 000125860222000024 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 92.5 million Exact value Exact value: 92499000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 92499000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2019-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 92499000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 92499000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860222000024/nni-20211231.htm#2519270 Filing: 000125860222000024 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 206.42 million Calculation and evidence 298915000 − 92499000 USD Exact free cash flow: 206416000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 298915000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 92499000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2019-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 206416000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 298915000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860222000024/nni-20211231.htm#2482100 Filing: 000125860222000024 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 92499000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860222000024/nni-20211231.htm#2519270 Filing: 000125860222000024 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2020 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31	USD 352.44 million Exact value Exact value: 352443000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 352443000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2020-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 352443000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 352443000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860223000026/nni-20221231.htm#5861190 Filing: 000125860223000026 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 349.1 million Exact value Exact value: 349100000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 349100000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2020-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 349100000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 349100000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860223000026/nni-20221231.htm#2752552 Filing: 000125860223000026 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 113.31 million Exact value Exact value: 113312000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 113312000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2020-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 113312000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 113312000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860223000026/nni-20221231.htm#2793180 Filing: 000125860223000026 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 235.79 million Calculation and evidence 349100000 − 113312000 USD Exact free cash flow: 235788000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 349100000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 113312000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2020-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 235788000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 349100000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860223000026/nni-20221231.htm#2752552 Filing: 000125860223000026 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 113312000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860223000026/nni-20221231.htm#2793180 Filing: 000125860223000026 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2021 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31	USD 393.29 million Exact value Exact value: 393286000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 393286000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2021-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 393286000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 393286000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860224000024/nni-20231231.htm#5220710 Filing: 000125860224000024 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 480.33 million Exact value Exact value: 480328000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 480328000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2021-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 480328000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 480328000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860224000024/nni-20231231.htm#2797979 Filing: 000125860224000024 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 58.95 million Exact value Exact value: 58952000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 58952000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2021-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 58952000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 58952000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860224000024/nni-20231231.htm#2824474 Filing: 000125860224000024 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 421.38 million Calculation and evidence 480328000 − 58952000 USD Exact free cash flow: 421376000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 480328000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 58952000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2021-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 421376000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 480328000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860224000024/nni-20231231.htm#2797979 Filing: 000125860224000024 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 58952000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860224000024/nni-20231231.htm#2824474 Filing: 000125860224000024 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2022 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31	USD 406.9 million Exact value Exact value: 406899000 USD 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 406899000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2022-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 406899000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 406899000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860225000014/nni-20241231.htm#5263016 Filing: 000125860225000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 683.06 million Exact value Exact value: 683060000 USD 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 683060000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2022-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 683060000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 683060000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860225000014/nni-20241231.htm#2633809 Filing: 000125860225000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 59.42 million Exact value Exact value: 59421000 USD 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 59421000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2022-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 59421000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 59421000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860225000014/nni-20241231.htm#2659354 Filing: 000125860225000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 623.64 million Calculation and evidence 683060000 − 59421000 USD Exact free cash flow: 623639000 USD 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 683060000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 59421000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2022-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 623639000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 683060000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860225000014/nni-20241231.htm#2633809 Filing: 000125860225000014 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 59421000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860225000014/nni-20241231.htm#2659354 Filing: 000125860225000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2023 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31	USD 89.83 million Exact value Exact value: 89826000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 89826000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2023-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 89826000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2023-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 89826000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#5305526 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 432.03 million Exact value Exact value: 432027000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 432027000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2023-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 432027000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2023-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 432027000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2595454 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 74.05 million Exact value Exact value: 74052000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 74052000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2023-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 74052000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2023-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 74052000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2624283 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 357.98 million Calculation and evidence 432027000 − 74052000 USD Exact free cash flow: 357975000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 432027000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 74052000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2023-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 357975000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 432027000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2595454 Filing: 000125860226000014 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 74052000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2624283 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2024 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31	USD 184.05 million Exact value Exact value: 184045000 USD 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 184045000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2024-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 184045000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2024-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 184045000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#5093747 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 662.89 million Exact value Exact value: 662890000 USD 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 662890000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2024-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 662890000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2024-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 662890000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2594804 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 20.9 million Exact value Exact value: 20903000 USD 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 20903000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2024-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 20903000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2024-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 20903000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2623690 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 641.99 million Calculation and evidence 662890000 − 20903000 USD Exact free cash flow: 641987000 USD 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 662890000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 20903000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2024-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 641987000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 662890000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2594804 Filing: 000125860226000014 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 20903000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2623690 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2025 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31	USD 428.47 million Exact value Exact value: 428474000 USD 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 428474000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NELNET, INC · 2025-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Net Income: 428474000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2025-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2025-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 428474000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#4881797 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 422.99 million Exact value Exact value: 422985000 USD 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 422985000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NELNET, INC · 2025-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Operating Cash Flow: 422985000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2025-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2025-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 422985000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2594155 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 26.24 million Exact value Exact value: 26238000 USD 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 26238000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NELNET, INC · 2025-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Capital Expenditure: 26238000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2025-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2025-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 26238000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2623098 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 396.75 million Calculation and evidence 422985000 − 26238000 USD Exact free cash flow: 396747000 USD 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 422985000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 26238000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NELNET, INC · 2025-12-31 NELNET, INC (edgar:1258602) Free cash flow: 396747000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T16:51:38Z Snapshot: 0e106b2ebd975b7bcd4da9c4ad27579a3d1d2a9949d15cc82e0cedb9364756c5 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1258602?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 422985000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2594155 Filing: 000125860226000014 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 26238000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860226000014/nni-20251231.htm#2623098 Filing: 000125860226000014 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.

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Dataset coverage and company identifiers

Coverage reflects filings processed into this Fundies dataset; it does not imply every source filing is loaded.

123 filings · 7,046 latest values · 7,046 originally reported values

Dataset published 2026-11-02. Source filing dates and reporting periods are shown separately.

Identifiers: 0001258602, 1258602, NNI, edgar:1258602

Also known as NELNET INC, NELNET, INC, NELNET, INC., Nelnet Inc

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