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Nelnet, Inc. reports financial results and business updates across Nelnet Financial Services, Nelnet Diversified Services, and Nelnet Business Services. Its recurring announcements cover interest income from loan assets and investments, fee-based loan servicing, education technology, payment services, and the activity of Nelnet Bank in private education and consumer lending.
Company updates also include acquisitions and partnerships that extend loan servicing, campus payment, and school technology capabilities. Recent themes include Nelnet Campus Commerce payment and receivables-management solutions for higher education, Nelnet International's school safety and compliance platforms, and capital-markets activity involving consumer loan assets.
Nelnet (NNI) has appointed Angie Klein and Ed Pallesen to its board of directors, expanding the board to 10 members.
Klein, currently head of U.S. consumer channels at Apple and formerly a senior executive at Verizon, will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance, People Development and Compensation, and Compliance committees. Pallesen, managing director and global head of infrastructure at H.I.G. Capital with prior experience at Goldman Sachs, will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance and Risk and Finance committees.
Nelnet (NNI) announced that its accessibility assessment, remediation, and compliance services for public-sector digital properties are now available through Civic Marketplace under a cooperative contract awarded via the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).
This listing lets eligible state and local governments, public schools, and other public agencies procure Nelnet’s ADA Web Accessibility Consulting and Design services at pre-negotiated cooperative pricing without issuing a separate RFP. The offering aims to help agencies meet Department of Justice ADA Title II requirements to align websites, apps, and digital content with WCAG 2.1 AA standards ahead of compliance deadlines in 2027 and 2028.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI), through its Nelnet Campus Commerce division, announced a new integration with PayPal, enabling colleges and universities using its platform to offer PayPal and Venmo as tuition payment options.
Beginning August 19, 2026, the capabilities will be rolled out in phases, aligned with each institution’s payment environment, platform readiness, and higher education security standards. According to Nelnet, the partnership aims to meet student expectations for flexible, trusted digital wallet payments by extending familiar PayPal and Venmo experiences to tuition transactions.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $66.7 million, or $1.85 per share, versus $181.5 million, or $4.97 per share, a year earlier. Non-GAAP net income excluding derivative market value adjustments was $63.9 million, or $1.77 per share, compared with $184.4 million, or $5.05 per share. The prior-year quarter included a $175.0 million pre-tax gain ($133.0 million after tax, $3.65 per share) from the partial redemption of Nelnet’s ALLO investment; excluding this, 2025 GAAP net income was $48.5 million, or $1.32 per share.
AGM acquired $3.07 billion of consumer loans, expanding the consumer portfolio to $1.21 billion from $411.5 million, and increased net interest income to $63.2 million. Nelnet Bank earned $10.5 million after tax, versus a $0.4 million loss. Loan Servicing and Systems revenue rose to $132.2 million, while Education Technology Services and Payments revenue was $118.9 million. Higher loan loss provisions and lower operating margins affected results. Nelnet repurchased 316,600 Class A shares for $40.6 million and declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.33 per share.
Edge Focus announced the completion of EDGEX 2026-1NN, a $100 million pre-funded asset-backed securitization backed by unsecured consumer loans. This is the firm’s fifth ABS product and part of its 2026 EDGEX securitization shelf.
The transaction, which leverages Edge Focus’s proprietary Origin underwriting model and Lens analytics platform, was co-sponsored by Nelnet Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nelnet (NYSE: NNI), and was placed with multiple institutional investors, including banks and hedge funds.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) will release its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after the close of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Additional earnings information will be available on the company’s investor website, www.nelnetinvestors.com.
Nelnet Campus Commerce (NYSE: NNI) announced a strategic partnership with Atrium Campus to expand connected campus solutions for higher education. The collaboration combines Nelnet’s PCI Level 1-validated payment technology with Atrium’s cloud-native campus card and mobile credential platform to improve operational efficiency and student financial experiences.
Nelnet Bank (NYSE:NNI) announced expanded support for graduate students as federal Grad PLUS loans phase out for new borrowers starting July 1, 2026. The bank highlights private Graduate Student Loans from $1,000 up to school-certified cost of attendance, multiple repayment options, and a streamlined application.
According to Nelnet Bank, inquiries from graduate students seeking Grad PLUS alternatives have risen since January 2026. Backed by parent Nelnet with over 45 years of education finance experience, the bank emphasizes clarity, flexibility, and customer-first tools to reduce financial stress.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) reported GAAP net income of $71.1 million ($1.97 per share) for Q1 2026, down from $82.6 million a year earlier. Net income excluding derivative market value adjustments was $69.9 million ($1.94 per share).
Key items: acquisition of NDS Canada, $3.34 billion of loans acquired (including $2.85 billion Pay Later receivables), an initial loan-loss allowance and a $0.33 quarterly dividend payable June 15, 2026.
Nelnet Campus Commerce (NYSE: NNI) was named Top Higher Education Payment Solutions Provider for 2026 by Education Technology Insights on May 5, 2026. This is the second recognition from the publisher family in three years. Nelnet Campus Commerce serves 1,100+ institutions and holds PCI Level 1, P2PE, FERPA, and Nacha Verified credentials.
The award highlights the division's payment security, ERP integrations, and long-term focus on secure student-facing transactions.