Nelnet Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) reported GAAP net income of $106.7 million ($2.94/share) for Q3 2025, versus $2.4 million ($0.07/share) a year earlier. Net income excluding derivative market value adjustments was $107.3 million ($2.95/share) in Q3 2025 versus $12.4 million ($0.34/share) in Q3 2024.
Key one-time items: $32.9M non-recurring government servicing revenue, $30.2M gain on a venture investment, $28.9M negative provision from a loan sale, and $20.1M of certain expenses (including $8.3M debt repurchase loss and ~$11.8M of solar-related charges).
Operational highlights: servicing portfolio of $508.7B for 14.2M borrowers, Nelnet Bank assets $2.00B, announced acquisition of Finastra's Canadian student loan servicing business for ~$93M (expected close Q1 2026), repurchased $53.1M of shares YTD, and declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend payable Dec 15, 2025.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) ha riportato un utile netto GAAP di 106,7 milioni di dollari (2,94 dollari per azione) per il terzo trimestre 2025, rispetto ai 2,4 milioni (0,07 dollari per azione) dell'anno scorso. Utile netto escludendo aggiustamenti di valore di mercato dei derivati è stato di 107,3 milioni di dollari (2,95 dollari/azione) nel Q3 2025 rispetto a 12,4 milioni (0,34 dollari/azione) nel Q3 2024.
Principali elementi una tantum: 32,9 milioni di dollari di entrate non ricorrenti da servizi governativi, 30,2 milioni di dollari di guadagno su un investimento di venture, 28,9 milioni di dollari di provvigione negativa da una vendita di prestiti, e 20,1 milioni di dollari di alcune spese (inclusi 8,3 milioni di dollari di perdita su riacquisto di debito e circa 11,8 milioni di oneri legati all'energia solare).
Punti operativi: portafoglio di servizi pari a 508,7 miliardi di dollari per 14,2 milioni di mutuatari, attività della banca Nelnet pari a 2,00 miliardi di dollari, annuncio dell'acquisizione delle attività di servizio dei prestiti agli studenti canadesi di Finastra per circa 93 milioni di dollari (chiusura prevista nel Q1 2026), riacquisto di 53,1 milioni di azioni nel corso dell'anno, e una cedola trimestrale di 0,33 dollari pagabile il 15 dicembre 2025.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) reportó ingreso neto GAAP de 106,7 millones de dólares (2,94 dólares por acción) para el 3T 2025, frente a 2,4 millones (0,07 dólares por acción) hace un año. Ingreso neto excluyendo ajustes por valor de mercado de derivados fue de 107,3 millones de dólares (2,95 dólares por acción) en el 3T 2025 frente a 12,4 millones (0,34 dólares por acción) en el 3T 2024.
Elementos clave de un solo uso: 32,9 millones de dólares de ingresos no recurrentes por servicios gubernamentales, 30,2 millones de dólares de ganancia por una inversión de venture, 28,9 millones de dólares de provisión negativa por una venta de préstamos, y 20,1 millones de dólares de ciertos gastos (incluidos 8,3 millones de dólares de pérdida por recompra de deuda y ~11,8 millones de cargos relacionados con energía solar).
Aspectos operativos: cartera de servicios de 508,7 mil millones de dólares para 14,2 millones de prestatarios, activos de Nelnet Bank de 2,00 mil millones de dólares, anuncio de la adquisición de las actividades de servicio de préstamos estudiantiles canadienses de Finastra por unos 93 millones de dólares (se espera cierre en el Q1 2026), recompra de 53,1 millones de acciones en lo que va del año y se declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,33 dólares pagadero el 15 de diciembre de 2025.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI)은 2025년 3분기 GAAP 순이익을 6,670만 달러(주당 2.94달러)로 보고했으며, 전년 동기 240만 달러(주당 0.07달러) 대비 증가했습니다. 파생상품 시장 가치 조정 제외 순이익은 2025년 3분기에 1억 730만 달러(주당 2.95달러)였으며, 2024년 3분기 1,240만 달러(주당 0.34달러)에서 증가했습니다.
일회성 주요 항목: 3290만 달러의 비반복 정부 서비스 수익, 3020만 달러의 벤처 투자 수익, 2890만 달러의 대출 매각 관련 부정적 충당금, 및 2010만 달러의 특정 비용(여기에는 830만 달러의 채무 재매입 손실 및 약 1180만 달러의 태양광 관련 비용)이 포함됩니다.
운영 하이라이트: 서비스 포트폴리오 5,087억 달러 규모의 1,420만 명의 차주, Nelnet Bank 자산 20억 달러, Finastra의 캐나다 학생 대출 서비스 사업 인수 발표(약 9300만 달러, 2026년 1분기 종료 예상), 연초 이후 5310만 달러의 자사주 매입, 분기 배당금 0.33달러를 2025년 12월 15일에 지급 예정.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) a publié un bénéfice net GAAP de 106,7 millions de dollars (2,94 $/action) pour le T3 2025, contre 2,4 millions (0,07 $/action) l'année précédente. Résultat net excluant les ajustements de valeur de marché des dérivés s'est élevé à 107,3 millions de dollars (2,95 $/action) au T3 2025 contre 12,4 millions (0,34 $/action) au T3 2024.
Principales rubriques ponctuelles: 32,9 M$ de revenus non récurrents liés aux services gouvernementaux, 30,2 M$ de gain sur un investissement en capital-risque, 28,9 M$ de provision négative liée à une vente de prêts et 20,1 M$ de certaines dépenses (dont 8,3 M$ de perte sur le rachat de dette et environ 11,8 M$ de charges liées au solaire).
Points opérationnels: portefeuille de services de 508,7 Md$ pour 14,2 M emprunteurs, actifs de Nelnet Bank 2,00 Md$, annonce de l'acquisition des activités de service des prêts étudiants canadiens de Finastra pour environ 93 M$ (clôture prévue au T1 2026), rachat d'actions pour 53,1 M$ à ce jour, et proclamation d'un dividende trimestriel de 0,33$ payable le 15 décembre 2025.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) meldete für das Q3 2025 GAAP-Nettoeinkommen von 106,7 Mio. USD (2,94 USD/Aktie) gegenüber 2,4 Mio. USD (0,07 USD/Aktie) im Vorjahr. Nettoeinkommen ohne derivatives Marktwertanpassungen betrug 107,3 Mio. USD (2,95 USD/Aktie) im Q3 2025 gegenüber 12,4 Mio. USD (0,34 USD/Aktie) im Q3 2024.
Wichtige Einmaleffekte: 32,9 Mio. USD nicht wiederkehrende Regierungsdienstleistungen-Umsätze, 30,2 Mio. USD Gewinn aus einer Venture-Investition, 28,9 Mio. USD negative Rückstellung aus dem Verkauf von Darlehen, und 20,1 Mio. USD bestimmter Aufwendungen (einschließlich 8,3 Mio. USD Verlust beim Rückkauf von Schulden und ca. 11,8 Mio. USD Solar-bezogene Kosten).
Operative Highlights: Servicing-Portfolio von 508,7 Mrd. USD für 14,2 Mio. Kreditnehmer, Nelnet Bank Vermögenswerte 2,00 Mrd. USD, Ankündigung der Übernahme von Finastras kanadischem Kreditservices-Geschäft für ca. 93 Mio. USD (voraussichtlicher Abschluss Q1 2026), Rückkauf von 53,1 Mio. USD Aktien im Jahresverlauf, und Dividende in Höhe von 0,33 USD je Aktie, zahlbar am 15.12.2025.
Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) أبلغت عن صافي دخل GAAP قدره 106.7 مليون دولار (2.94 دولار للسهم) للربع الثالث 2025، مقارنة بـ 2.4 مليون دولار (0.07 دولار للسهم) قبل عام. صافي الدخل باستثناء تعديلات قيمة السوق للمشتقات كان 107.3 مليون دولار (2.95 دولار/سهم) في الربع الثالث 2025 مقابل 12.4 مليون دولار (0.34 دولار/سهم) في الربع الثالث 2024.
العناصر أحادية الحدث الرئيسية: 32.9 مليون دولار من إيرادات الخدمات الحكومية غير المتكررة، 30.2 مليون دولار مكسب من استثمار مشروع، 28.9 مليون دولار مخصص سلبي من بيع قرض، و 20.1 مليون دولار من بعض المصروفات (بما في ذلك 8.3 مليون دولار خسارة إعادة شراء الدين و~11.8 مليون دولار من مصروفات مرتبطة بالطاقة الشمسية).
النقاط التشغيلية: محفظة خدمات تبلغ 508.7 مليار دولار لـ14.2 مليون مقترض, أصول بنك Nelnet تبلغ 2.00 مليار دولار, إعلان عن استحواذ على أعمال خدمة قروض الطلبة الكندية التابعة لـFinastra مقابل ~93 مليون دولار (من المتوقع الإغلاق في الربع الأول 2026)، إعادة شراء أسهم بقيمة 53.1 مليون دولار حتى تاريخه، وإعلان عن توزيعة ربع سنوية قدرها 0.33 دولار قابلة للدفع في 15 ديسمبر 2025.
- GAAP net income of $106.7M in Q3 2025
- Net income (ex-derivatives) $107.3M in Q3 2025
- Loan servicing revenue of $151.1M in Q3 2025
- Servicing portfolio $508.7B for 14.2M borrowers
- Announced acquisition of Finastra Canada for $93M
- Share repurchases of $53.1M YTD and $0.33 quarterly dividend
- Certain expenses and charges of $20.1M in Q3 2025
- Loss on debt repurchase of $8.3M
- Solar EPC loss of $6.0M plus $5.8M impairment
- Average loan balances down from $9.8B to $8.8B
- Nelnet Bank reported a decrease in net interest margin
Insights
Quarter shows large profit leap driven by one-time items; core servicing and bank flows improved but some segments carry losses.
GAAP net income rose to
The drivers create mixed implications. The headline profit mostly reflects one‑time recognition and accounting reversals rather than recurring margin expansion. There are explicit charges and underperformance to note: a
Items to monitor near term include the completion and integration of the Finastra Canada acquisition expected to close in
Net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments1, was
The third quarter 2025 operating results included the following items:
- Non-recurring revenue of
($32.9 million after tax or$25.0 million per share) from the company's government servicing contract. Upon reaching a final agreement with the Department of Education, the company recognized revenue on a contract modification for services previously performed.$0.69 - A gain of
($30.2 million after tax or$23.0 million per share) related to a partial redemption and increase in the remaining carrying value on a venture capital investment.$0.63 - The recognition of
($28.9 million after tax or$22.0 million per share) of negative provision (that increased income) related to the reversal of allowance for loan losses on a portfolio of loans sold.$0.60 - Certain expense items of
($20.1 million after tax or$15.3 million per share) related to a non-cash charge to write-off debt discount costs related to the repurchase of the company's own debt ($0.42 ); continued losses in the company's solar construction business ($8.3 million ); and a non-cash impairment charge on a solar development project ($6.0 million ).$5.8 million
"Strong results this quarter were driven by ongoing strength across our core businesses in loan servicing, consumer lending, payments, and technology along with some one-time transactions that had a positive impact," said Jeff Noordhoek, chief executive officer of Nelnet. "We remain focused on long-term value creation and see meaningful opportunities to invest in and grow these businesses. During the quarter, we repurchased shares at an attractive price and increased our dividend. We also plan to make a significant contribution to our foundation before the end of the year. Additionally, we were excited to announce our agreement to acquire Finastra's Canadian student loan servicing business, which builds on our legacy of serving student loan borrowers and government partners in both the
Nelnet has four reportable operating segments, earning interest income on loans in its Asset Generation and Management (AGM) and Nelnet Bank segments, both part of the company's Nelnet Financial Services (NFS) division, and fee-based revenue in its Loan Servicing and Systems (referred to as Nelnet Diversified Services (NDS)) and Education Technology Services and Payments (referred to as Nelnet Business Services (NBS)) segments. Other business activities and operating segments that are not reportable and not part of the NFS division are combined and included in Corporate Activities.
Asset Generation and Management
The AGM operating segment reported loan and investment net interest income of
AGM recognized a negative provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2025 of
In addition, during the third quarter of 2025, AGM recognized a loss of
AGM recognized net income after tax of
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Net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments, is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Performance Measures" at the end of this press release and the "Non-GAAP Disclosures" section below for explanatory information and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information. |
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Nelnet Bank
As of September 30, 2025, Nelnet Bank had total assets of
Nelnet Bank recognized a provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2025 of
Nelnet Bank recognized net income after tax for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 of
Loan Servicing and Systems
Revenue from the Loan Servicing and Systems segment was
The Loan Servicing and Systems segment reported net income after tax of
On October 23, 2025, the company announced that it entered into an agreement with DH Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Finastra Holdings Limited (Finastra), to acquire Finastra's Canadian student loan servicing business for approximately
Education Technology Services and Payments
For the third quarter of 2025, revenue from the Education Technology Services and Payments operating segment was
Net income after tax for the Education Technology Services and Payments segment was
Corporate Activities
The company has an investment in an unaffiliated third-party technology company. In August 2025, this technology company completed an equity raise and accepted tender offers to redeem existing equity holders with a portion of the proceeds. The company redeemed a portion of its investment and adjusted its carrying value of its remaining investment to reflect the August 2025 transaction value. As a result of this transaction, the company recognized a pre-tax gain of
For the third quarter of 2025, the company reported a loss of
Share Repurchases
During the first nine months of 2025, the company has repurchased 439,895 Class A common shares for
Board of Directors Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend
The Nelnet Board of Directors declared a fourth-quarter cash dividend on the company's outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock of
The Nelnet Foundation was established to help us fulfill our core value of giving back to the communities where we live and work. Historically, Nelnet has contributed annually to the Foundation to support this mission. Due to recent tax law changes and strong operating performance in 2025, our Board of Directors has approved a contribution of up to
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. The words "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "could," "ensure," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "scheduled," "should," "will," "would," and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations as of the date of this release and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause the actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks related to the ability to successfully maintain and increase allocated volumes of student loans serviced by the company under existing and future servicing contracts with the Department of Education, risks related to unfavorable contract modifications or interpretations, risks related to consistently meeting service requirements to avoid the assessment of performance penalties, and risks related to the company's ability to comply with agreements with third-party customers for the servicing of Federal Direct Loan Program, FFEL Program, private education, and consumer loans; loan portfolio risks such as credit risk, prepayment risk, interest rate basis and repricing risk, risks related to the use of derivatives to manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations, uncertainties regarding the expected benefits from purchased securitized and unsecuritized FFELP, private education, consumer, and other loans, or investment interests therein, and initiatives to purchase additional FFELP, private education, consumer, and other loans; financing and liquidity risks, including risks of changes in the interest rate environment; risks from changes in the terms of education loans and in the educational credit and services markets resulting from changes in applicable laws, regulations, and government programs and budgets; risks related to a breach of or failure in the company's operational or information systems or infrastructure, or those of third-party vendors, including disclosure of confidential or personal information and/or damage to reputation resulting from cyber breaches; risks related to use of artificial intelligence; uncertainties inherent in forecasting future cash flows from student loan assets, including investment interests therein, and related asset-backed securitizations; risks related to the ability of Nelnet Bank to achieve its business objectives and effectively deploy loan and deposit strategies and achieve expected market penetration; risks related to the expected benefits to the company from its continuing investment in Hudl; risks related to the company's solar tax equity investments and solar construction business, including risks of not being able to realize tax credits which remain subject to recapture by taxing authorities and risks from the impact of the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill that accelerates the expiration and phase out of solar energy credits; risks and uncertainties related to other initiatives to pursue additional strategic investments (and anticipated income therefrom) including venture capital and real estate investments, reinsurance, acquisitions, and other activities (including risks associated with errors that occasionally occur in converting loan servicing portfolios to a new servicing platform), including activities that are intended to diversify the company both within and outside of its historical core education-related businesses; risks and uncertainties associated with climate change; risks from changes in economic conditions and consumer behavior; risks related to the company's ability to adapt to technological change; risks related to the exclusive forum provisions in the company's articles of incorporation; risks related to the company's executive chairman's ability to control matters related to the company through voting rights; risks related to related party transactions; risks related to natural disasters, terrorist activities, or international hostilities; and risks and uncertainties associated with litigation matters and maintaining compliance with the extensive regulatory requirements applicable to the company's businesses, including recent changes to the regulatory environment in
For more information, see the "Risk Factors" sections and other cautionary discussions of risks and uncertainties included in documents filed or furnished by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this release are as of the date of this release. Although the company may voluntarily update or revise its forward-looking statements from time to time to reflect actual results or changes in the company's expectations, the company disclaims any commitment to do so except as required by law.
Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The company prepares its financial statements and presents its financial results in accordance with
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Consolidated Statements of Income (Dollars in thousands, except share data) (unaudited) |
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September |
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June |
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September |
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September |
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September |
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Interest income: |
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Loan interest |
$ 162,717 |
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172,104 |
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190,211 |
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501,260 |
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609,064 |
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Investment interest |
43,241 |
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40,185 |
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50,272 |
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124,815 |
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143,086 |
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Total interest income |
205,958 |
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212,289 |
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240,483 |
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626,075 |
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752,150 |
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Interest expense on bonds and notes payable and bank deposits |
120,708 |
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132,854 |
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168,328 |
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378,677 |
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539,367 |
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Net interest income |
85,250 |
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79,435 |
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72,155 |
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247,398 |
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212,783 |
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Less (negative provision) provision for loan losses |
(3,563) |
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17,930 |
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18,111 |
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29,704 |
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32,551 |
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses |
88,813 |
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61,505 |
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54,044 |
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217,694 |
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180,232 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Loan servicing and systems revenue |
151,052 |
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120,724 |
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108,175 |
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392,517 |
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344,428 |
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Education technology services and payments revenue |
129,321 |
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118,184 |
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118,179 |
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394,836 |
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378,627 |
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Reinsurance premiums earned |
23,165 |
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26,112 |
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16,619 |
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73,964 |
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44,250 |
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Solar construction revenue |
5,738 |
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1,259 |
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19,321 |
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10,992 |
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42,741 |
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Other, net |
35,730 |
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22,976 |
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15,706 |
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82,401 |
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33,807 |
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Loss on sale of loans, net |
(2,472) |
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(107) |
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(1,562) |
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(1,685) |
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Gain on partial redemption of ALLO investment |
— |
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175,044 |
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— |
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175,044 |
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— |
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Derivative market value adjustments and derivative settlements, net |
(27) |
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(3,122) |
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(11,525) |
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(8,728) |
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1,378 |
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Total other income (expense), net |
342,507 |
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461,177 |
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266,368 |
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1,119,464 |
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843,546 |
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Cost of services and expenses: |
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Loan servicing contract fulfillment and acquisition costs |
2,021 |
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1,845 |
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196 |
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5,500 |
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392 |
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Cost to provide education technology services and payments |
50,363 |
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39,844 |
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45,273 |
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138,254 |
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134,106 |
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Cost to provide solar construction services |
7,607 |
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14,050 |
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26,815 |
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29,485 |
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49,115 |
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Total cost of services |
59,991 |
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55,739 |
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72,284 |
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173,239 |
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183,613 |
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Salaries and benefits |
144,778 |
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134,699 |
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146,192 |
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417,700 |
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429,701 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
7,327 |
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7,624 |
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13,661 |
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24,206 |
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45,572 |
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Reinsurance losses and underwriting expenses |
19,962 |
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25,662 |
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16,761 |
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67,836 |
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39,066 |
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Other expenses |
53,669 |
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51,306 |
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44,685 |
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153,200 |
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138,820 |
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Total operating expenses |
225,736 |
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219,291 |
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221,299 |
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662,942 |
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653,159 |
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Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests |
9,145 |
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10,288 |
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29,052 |
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21,024 |
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36,865 |
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Total expenses |
294,872 |
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285,318 |
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322,635 |
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857,205 |
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873,637 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
136,448 |
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237,364 |
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(2,223) |
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479,953 |
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150,141 |
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Income tax (expense) benefit |
(35,773) |
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(59,510) |
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282 |
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(120,294) |
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(37,653) |
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Net income (loss) |
100,675 |
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177,854 |
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(1,941) |
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359,659 |
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112,488 |
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
6,009 |
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3,605 |
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4,329 |
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11,044 |
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8,398 |
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Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. |
$ 106,684 |
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181,459 |
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2,388 |
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370,703 |
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120,886 |
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Earnings per common share: |
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Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - basic and diluted |
$ 2.94 |
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4.97 |
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0.07 |
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10.18 |
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3.29 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted |
36,316,315 |
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36,485,605 |
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36,430,485 |
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36,426,188 |
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36,703,314 |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) |
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As of |
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As of |
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September 30, 2025 |
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December 31, 2024 |
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September 30, 2024 |
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Assets: |
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Loans and accrued interest receivable, net |
$ 10,227,261 |
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9,992,744 |
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10,572,881 |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and investments |
2,455,950 |
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2,395,214 |
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2,173,000 |
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Restricted cash |
550,371 |
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736,502 |
|
679,334 |
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Goodwill and intangible assets, net |
189,783 |
|
194,357 |
|
196,400 |
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Other assets |
453,317 |
|
458,936 |
|
462,513 |
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Total assets |
$ 13,876,682 |
|
13,777,753 |
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14,084,128 |
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Liabilities: |
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|
|
|
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Bonds and notes payable |
$ 7,822,531 |
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8,309,797 |
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8,938,446 |
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Bank deposits |
1,476,765 |
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1,186,131 |
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1,070,758 |
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Other liabilities |
990,691 |
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982,708 |
|
864,786 |
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Total liabilities |
10,289,987 |
|
10,478,636 |
|
10,873,990 |
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Equity: |
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|
|
|
|
|
Total Nelnet, Inc. shareholders' equity |
3,653,290 |
|
3,349,762 |
|
3,290,652 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
(66,595) |
|
(50,645) |
|
(80,514) |
|
Total equity |
3,586,695 |
|
3,299,117 |
|
3,210,138 |
|
Total liabilities and equity |
$ 13,876,682 |
|
13,777,753 |
|
14,084,128 |
Non-GAAP Disclosures
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by management are meant to provide additional information and insight relative to business trends to investors and, in certain cases, to present financial information as measured by rating agencies and other users of financial information. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP and may be different from, or inconsistent with, non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The company reports this non-GAAP information because the company believes that it provides additional information regarding operational and performance indicators that are closely assessed by management. There is no comprehensive, authoritative guidance for the presentation of such non-GAAP information, which is only meant to supplement GAAP results by providing additional information that management utilizes to assess performance.
Net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments
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Three months ended September 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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GAAP net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. |
$ 106,684 |
|
2,388 |
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Realized and unrealized derivative market value adjustments (a) |
788 |
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13,165 |
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Tax effect (b) |
(189) |
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(3,160) |
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Non-GAAP net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc., excluding derivative market |
$ 107,283 |
|
12,393 |
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Earnings per share: |
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|
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GAAP net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. |
$ 2.94 |
|
0.07 |
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Realized and unrealized derivative market value adjustments (a) |
0.02 |
|
0.36 |
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Tax effect (b) |
(0.01) |
|
(0.09) |
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Non-GAAP net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc., excluding derivative market |
$ 2.95 |
|
0.34 |
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|
|
(a) |
"Derivative market value adjustments" includes both the realized portion of gains and losses (corresponding to variation margin received or paid on derivative instruments that are settled daily at a central clearinghouse) and the unrealized portion of gains and losses that are caused by changes in fair values of derivatives which do not qualify for "hedge treatment" under GAAP. "Derivative market value adjustments" does not include "derivative settlements" that represent the cash paid or received during the respective period to settle with derivative instrument counterparties the economic effect of the company's derivative instruments based on their contractual terms. |
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The accounting for derivatives requires that changes in the fair value of derivative instruments be recognized currently in earnings, with no fair value adjustment of the hedged item, unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Management has structured all of the company's derivative transactions with the intent that each is economically effective; however, the majority of the company's derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting in the consolidated financial statements. As a result, the change in fair value for the derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting is reported in current period earnings with no consideration for the corresponding change in fair value of the hedged item. Under GAAP, the cumulative net realized and unrealized gain or loss caused by changes in fair values of derivatives in which the company plans to hold to maturity will generally equal zero over the life of the contract. However, the net realized and unrealized gain or loss during any given reporting period fluctuates significantly from period to period. |
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The company believes these point-in-time estimates of asset and liability values related to its derivative instruments that are subject to interest rate fluctuations are subject to volatility mostly due to timing and market factors beyond the control of management, and affect the period-to-period comparability of the results of operations. Accordingly, the company's management utilizes operating results excluding these items for comparability purposes when making decisions regarding the company's performance and in presentations with credit rating agencies, lenders, and investors |
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(b) |
The tax effects are calculated by multiplying the realized and unrealized derivative market value adjustments by the applicable statutory income tax rate. |
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