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Nelnet Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

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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.

Positive
  • 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
Negative
  • 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 $106.7 million ($2.94 per share) in Q3 2025 versus $2.4 million a year earlier, and non‑GAAP net income excl. derivative adjustments was $107.3 million ($2.95 per share). The increase reflects three explicit, discrete items: $32.9 million of non‑recurring government servicing revenue (recognized after a contract modification), a $30.2 million pre‑tax gain from a partial redemption of a venture capital investment, and a $28.9 million negative provision tied to a portfolio loan sale. Core segment metrics also moved: Loan Servicing revenue rose to $151.1 million, Nelnet Bank net interest income increased to $15.4 million, and the company was servicing $508.7 billion for 14.2 million borrowers as of September 30, 2025.

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 $20.1 million set of expenses including debt repurchase losses and solar business losses, ongoing low margins in the solar EPC business (a $6.0 million loss this quarter), and a non‑cash impairment on a solar project. The company also plans a one‑time Foundation contribution of up to $35 million to be expensed in Q4 2025, which will affect future reported results.

Items to monitor near term include the completion and integration of the Finastra Canada acquisition expected to close in Q1 2026 for approximately $93 million, the realization (or reversal) of the loan sale allowance impact tied to the sold $203.3 million portfolio, and fourth quarter expense recognition for the Foundation contribution. Also watch continued margins in Education Technology Services and Payments where revenue grew but operating margin declined due to investment, and whether solar EPC legacy contract reserves move further. This analysis uses only disclosed figures and dates from the release and does not project future financial performance.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) today reported GAAP net income of $106.7 million, or $2.94 per share, for the third quarter of 2025, compared with GAAP net income of $2.4 million, or $0.07 per share, for the same period a year ago.

Net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments1, was $107.3 million, or $2.95 per share, for the third quarter of 2025, compared with $12.4 million, or $0.34 per share, for the same period in 2024.

The third quarter 2025 operating results included the following items:

  • Non-recurring revenue of $32.9 million ($25.0 million after tax or $0.69 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.
  • A gain of $30.2 million ($23.0 million after tax or $0.63 per share) related to a partial redemption and increase in the remaining carrying value on a venture capital investment.
  • The recognition of $28.9 million ($22.0 million after tax or $0.60 per share) of negative provision (that increased income) related to the reversal of allowance for loan losses on a portfolio of loans sold.
  • Certain expense items of $20.1 million ($15.3 million after tax or $0.42 per share) related to a non-cash charge to write-off debt discount costs related to the repurchase of the company's own debt ($8.3 million); continued losses in the company's solar construction business ($6.0 million); and a non-cash impairment charge on a solar development project ($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 U.S. and Canada. We look forward to continuing their success."

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 $44.7 million during the third quarter of 2025, compared with $38.4 million for the same period a year ago. The increase in 2025 was due to an increase in loan spread2, which was partially offset by the expected runoff of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loan portfolio. The average balance of loans outstanding decreased from $9.8 billion for the third quarter of 2024 to $8.8 billion for the same period in 2025.

AGM recognized a negative provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2025 of $7.4 million ($5.6 million after tax) compared with provision expense of $12.0 million ($9.1 million after tax) for the same period in 2024. As discussed above, during the third quarter of 2025, the company sold $203.3 million of consumer loans and reduced its allowance (and recognized negative provision expense) of $28.9 million related to this loan sale.

In addition, during the third quarter of 2025, AGM recognized a loss of $8.3 million ($6.3 million after tax) from repurchasing $377.6 million of its own debt in the secondary market. As of September 30, 2025, the company holds $499.5 million (par value) of its own FFELP asset-backed securities. For accounting purposes, these notes are eliminated in consolidation and are not included in the company's consolidated financial statements. However, these securities remain legally outstanding at the trust level and may be sold to third parties or redeemed at par as the trust generates cash.

AGM recognized net income after tax of $27.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared with a net loss of $12.4 million for the same period in 2024. In the third quarter of 2024, AGM recognized a loss of $9.5 million ($7.2 million after tax) related to changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting and a provision expense of $29.0 million ($22.0 million after tax) related to certain of the company's beneficial interest investments.

1

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.



2

Loan spread represents the spread between the yield earned on loan assets and the costs of the liabilities used to fund the assets.

Nelnet Bank

As of September 30, 2025, Nelnet Bank had total assets of $2.00 billion that consisted of a $974.9 million and $1.01 billion loan and investment portfolio, respectively, and total deposits, including intercompany deposits, of $1.73 billion. Nelnet Bank reported loan and investment net interest income of $15.4 million during the third quarter of 2025, compared with $10.6 million for the same period a year ago. The increase in 2025 was due to an increase in the loan and investment portfolio, partially offset by a decrease in net interest margin.

Nelnet Bank recognized a provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2025 of $3.8 million ($2.9 million after tax), compared with $6.1 million ($4.6 million after tax) in the third quarter of 2024.

Nelnet Bank recognized net income after tax for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 of $4.6 million, compared with a net loss of $3.6 million for the same period in 2024. In the third quarter of 2024, Nelnet Bank recognized a loss of $3.6 million  ($2.7 million after tax) related to changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting

Loan Servicing and Systems

Revenue from the Loan Servicing and Systems segment was $151.1 million for the third quarter of 2025, compared with $108.2 million for the same period in 2024. The increase in revenue was due to the $32.9 million of non-recurring revenue from the government servicing contract as discussed above and an increase of private education loan servicing volume as a result of the conversion of Discover Financial Services and SoFi Lending Corp. loan portfolios during the fourth quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025. As of September 30, 2025, the company was servicing $508.7 billion in government-owned, FFELP, private education, and consumer loans for 14.2 million borrowers.

The Loan Servicing and Systems segment reported net income after tax of $35.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared with a loss of $3.5 million for the same period in 2024. Net income in 2025 has been positively impacted in 2025 compared with 2024 due to an increase in revenue and a decrease in expenses obtained from strategic cost management activities including efficiencies achieved with technology and automation.

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 $93 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Finastra's Canadian student loan servicing business is the leading provider of student loan servicing solutions to governments and financial institutions in Canada providing technology enabled managed services across the loan lifecycle. The business currently services loans for 2.4 million borrowers on proprietary technology platforms.

Education Technology Services and Payments

For the third quarter of 2025, revenue from the Education Technology Services and Payments operating segment was $129.3 million, an increase from $118.2 million for the same period in 2024. Revenue less direct costs to provide services for the third quarter of 2025 was $79.0 million, compared with $72.9 million for the same period in 2024. Operating margin has decreased in 2025 compared with 2024 as the company continues to make investments to support the growth in the customer base and development of new technologies.

Net income after tax for the Education Technology Services and Payments segment was $19.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared with $20.4 million for the same period in 2024.

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 $30.2 million.

For the third quarter of 2025, the company reported a loss of $6.0 million ($4.6 million after tax) in its solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) business. Since the acquisition of this business in 2022, it has incurred low and, in many cases, negative margins on legacy projects. The company continues to recognize loss reserves that represent its estimate of costs it will incur to complete the remaining legacy contracts.

Share Repurchases

During the first nine months of 2025, the company has repurchased 439,895 Class A common shares for $53.1 million (average price of $120.69 per share), including a total of 217,850 Class A common shares for $27.3 million (average price of $125.19 per share) during the third quarter.

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 $0.33 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2025.

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 $35 million to the Foundation. We expect this amount will cover our 2025 annual contribution as well as contributions for the foreseeable future. The full contribution will be expensed in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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 the United States, and uncertainties inherent in the estimates and assumptions about future events that management is required to make in the preparation of the company's consolidated financial statements.

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 U.S. GAAP. However, it also provides additional non-GAAP financial information related to specific items management believes to be important in the evaluation of its operating results and performance. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information, and a discussion of why the company believes providing this additional information is useful to investors, is provided in the "Non-GAAP Disclosures" section below.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)



Three months ended


Nine months ended


September
30, 2025


June
30, 2025


September
30, 2024


September
30, 2025


September
30, 2024

Interest income:










Loan interest

$         162,717


172,104


190,211


501,260


609,064

Investment interest

43,241


40,185


50,272


124,815


143,086

Total interest income

205,958


212,289


240,483


626,075


752,150

Interest expense on bonds and notes payable and bank deposits

120,708


132,854


168,328


378,677


539,367

Net interest income

85,250


79,435


72,155


247,398


212,783

Less (negative provision) provision for loan losses

(3,563)


17,930


18,111


29,704


32,551

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

88,813


61,505


54,044


217,694


180,232

Other income (expense):










Loan servicing and systems revenue

151,052


120,724


108,175


392,517


344,428

Education technology services and payments revenue

129,321


118,184


118,179


394,836


378,627

Reinsurance premiums earned

23,165


26,112


16,619


73,964


44,250

Solar construction revenue

5,738


1,259


19,321


10,992


42,741

Other, net

35,730


22,976


15,706


82,401


33,807

Loss on sale of loans, net

(2,472)



(107)


(1,562)


(1,685)

Gain on partial redemption of ALLO investment


175,044



175,044


Derivative market value adjustments and derivative settlements, net

(27)


(3,122)


(11,525)


(8,728)


1,378

Total other income (expense), net

342,507


461,177


266,368


1,119,464


843,546

Cost of services and expenses:










Loan servicing contract fulfillment and acquisition costs

2,021


1,845


196


5,500


392

Cost to provide education technology services and payments

50,363


39,844


45,273


138,254


134,106

Cost to provide solar construction services

7,607


14,050


26,815


29,485


49,115

Total cost of services

59,991


55,739


72,284


173,239


183,613

Salaries and benefits

144,778


134,699


146,192


417,700


429,701

Depreciation and amortization

7,327


7,624


13,661


24,206


45,572

Reinsurance losses and underwriting expenses

19,962


25,662


16,761


67,836


39,066

Other expenses

53,669


51,306


44,685


153,200


138,820

Total operating expenses

225,736


219,291


221,299


662,942


653,159

Impairment expense and provision for beneficial interests

9,145


10,288


29,052


21,024


36,865

Total expenses

294,872


285,318


322,635


857,205


873,637

Income (loss) before income taxes

136,448


237,364


(2,223)


479,953


150,141

Income tax (expense) benefit

(35,773)


(59,510)


282


(120,294)


(37,653)

Net income (loss)

100,675


177,854


(1,941)


359,659


112,488

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

6,009


3,605


4,329


11,044


8,398

Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.

$         106,684


181,459


2,388


370,703


120,886

Earnings per common share:










Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - basic and diluted

$               2.94


4.97


0.07


10.18


3.29

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

36,316,315


36,485,605


36,430,485


36,426,188


36,703,314

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)



As of


As of


As of


September 30, 2025


December 31, 2024


September 30, 2024

Assets:






Loans and accrued interest receivable, net

$               10,227,261


9,992,744


10,572,881

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments

2,455,950


2,395,214


2,173,000

Restricted cash

550,371


736,502


679,334

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

189,783


194,357


196,400

Other assets

453,317


458,936


462,513

Total assets

$               13,876,682


13,777,753


14,084,128

Liabilities:






Bonds and notes payable

$                 7,822,531


8,309,797


8,938,446

Bank deposits

1,476,765


1,186,131


1,070,758

Other liabilities

990,691


982,708


864,786

Total liabilities

10,289,987


10,478,636


10,873,990

Equity:






Total Nelnet, Inc. shareholders' equity

3,653,290


3,349,762


3,290,652

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


Three months ended September 30,


2025


2024

GAAP net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.

$              106,684


2,388

Realized and unrealized derivative market value adjustments (a)

788


13,165

Tax effect (b)

(189)


(3,160)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc., excluding derivative market
value adjustments

$              107,283


12,393

Earnings per share:




GAAP net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.

$                    2.94


0.07

Realized and unrealized derivative market value adjustments (a)

0.02


0.36

Tax effect (b)

(0.01)


(0.09)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc., excluding derivative market
value adjustments

$                    2.95


0.34



(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.




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.




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



(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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FAQ

What were Nelnet's (NNI) GAAP and adjusted net income for Q3 2025?

Nelnet reported GAAP net income of $106.7M ($2.94/share) and $107.3M ($2.95/share) excluding derivative market value adjustments for Q3 2025.

How did one-time items affect Nelnet's Q3 2025 results (NNI)?

Q3 2025 included $32.9M non-recurring government servicing revenue, a $30.2M venture investment gain, and a $28.9M negative provision tied to a loan sale.

What acquisition did Nelnet (NNI) announce and when will it close?

On Oct 23, 2025 Nelnet agreed to acquire Finastra's Canadian student loan servicing business for ~$93M, expected to close in Q1 2026.

How large is Nelnet's servicing portfolio as of Sept 30, 2025 (NNI)?

As of Sept 30, 2025 Nelnet was servicing $508.7 billion in loans for 14.2 million borrowers.

What dividend did Nelnet (NNI) declare for Q4 2025 and when is it payable?

The board declared a $0.33 per share cash dividend payable on Dec 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on Dec 1, 2025.

How much stock did Nelnet (NNI) repurchase in 2025 and at what cost?

Through the first nine months of 2025 Nelnet repurchased 439,895 Class A shares for $53.1M (avg $120.69/share).
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