# Nelnet (NNI) — Dividends

NNI · NYSE · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/nni/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.32 |
| Forward yield | 1.03% |
| Growth streak | 5 years |

Nelnet pays a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, amounting to an annualized rate of $1.32. Its most recent [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) was September 1, 2026, with a payment date on September 15, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the company distributed a total of $1.32 per share, which provides a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.06% at a share price of $124.685.

Nelnet maintains a 5-year dividend growth streak. From late 2020 through late 2023, the company increased its quarterly dividend each November by $0.02 per share, rising from $0.20 to $0.22, then to $0.24, $0.26, and $0.28. The payout remained at $0.28 per share for seven consecutive quarters through June 2025 before stepping up twice in late 2025: first to $0.30 in September and then to $0.33 in December. Total annual distributions for complete calendar years grew steadily from $0.82 in 2020 to $0.90 in 2021, $0.98 in 2022, $1.06 in 2023, $1.12 in 2024, and $1.19 in 2025.

If Nelnet follows its regular schedule, the next quarterly ex-dividend date will fall in late November or early December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.33 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $0.30 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $0.28 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.28 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.28 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.28 |
| May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.28 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.28 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.28 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.26 |
| May 31, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.26 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.26 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | $0.26 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | $0.24 |
| May 31, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.24 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | $0.24 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | $0.24 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Nelnet (NNI) pay a dividend?

Yes. Nelnet pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.33 per share.

### What is NNI's dividend yield?

Nelnet paid $1.32 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.03% at the last price of $128.02. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is NNI's most recent ex-dividend date?

Nelnet's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 1, 2026, payable on Sep 15, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has NNI been raising its dividend?

Yes — Nelnet has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.

## Similar Stocks

- [UBSI](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/ubsi) — United Bankshares, Inc. - Common Stock

---

Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

Data provided by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com).