NNI Dividend History & Yield
Nelnet, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 (in 176 days) | Mar 18, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 (in 268 days) | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 4, 2027 (in 360 days) | Sep 18, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NNI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.32 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NNI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 910 | $113,764 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,546 | $568,818 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,091 | $1,137,636 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.05%. $10,000 in NNI would currently pay about $105 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NNI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.33 | +10.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +7.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.28 | +7.7% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +8.3% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2022 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | — | $0.24 | +9.1% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2020 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | — | $0.20 | +11.1% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2019 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | — | $0.18 | +12.5% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2018 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | — | $0.16 | +14.3% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2017 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | — | $0.14 | +16.7% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2016 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | — | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2015 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2014 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2014 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2014 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2014 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2013 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2013 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2013 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2013 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2012 | — | $1.10 Special | — |
| Aug 29, 2012 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2012 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2012 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2011 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2011 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2011 | — | $0.10 | +42.9% |
| Feb 25, 2011 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2010 | — | $0.49 Special | — |
| Aug 30, 2010 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2010 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2010 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2009 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2008 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2007 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2007 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2007 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2007 | — | $0.07 | — |
NNI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Raised 10.0% | $0.30 | $0.33 | Paid |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Raised 7.1% | $0.28 | $0.30 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
NNI scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Nelnet, Inc.
Nelnet, Inc. engages in loan servicing, education technology services, and payment businesses worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Loan Servicing and Systems, Education Technology Services and Payments, Asset Generation and Management, and Nelnet Bank. The Loan Servicing and Systems segment provides loan conversion, application processing, borrower updates, customer, payment processing, due diligence procedures, funds management reconciliation, and claim processing services.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Credit Services. First dividend on our records: Feb 27, 2007. 73 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NNI dividend FAQ
When is NNI's next ex-dividend date?
NNI's next ex-dividend date is Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.33 per share, expected on Dec 16, 2026.
How often does NNI pay dividends?
NNI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.33 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is NNI's dividend yield?
NNI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.05%, based on $1.32 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $125.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.32 per share, is 1.05%.
How much does NNI pay per share?
NNI pays about $0.33 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.32 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $132.00 a year.
Has NNI grown or cut its dividend?
NNI has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.4% a year (+15.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of NNI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.05%, you would need about 910 shares of NNI (roughly $113,764 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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