Nelnet, Inc.
Reinvesting dividends added $120.97 extra to your Nelnet, Inc. investment over this period.
| Ex-Date | Dividend | Reinvest Price | Shares Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | $0.28 | $122.39 | +0.002288 |
| 2025-06-02 | $0.28 | $116.38 | +0.002411 |
| 2025-09-02 | $0.30 | $127.35 | +0.002367 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.33 | $129.93 | +0.002558 |
Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) is a dividend-paying stock. Over the past year, the company paid 4 dividends totaling $1.1900 per share. When these dividends are reinvested through a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan), they purchase additional shares, which then generate their own dividends—creating a compounding effect that can significantly boost long-term returns.
Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform. The calculation accounts for the compounding effect where reinvested dividends generate their own future dividends.
Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) delivered a total return of 26.91% over the past year when dividends are reinvested. The price-only return was 25.70%, meaning dividends contributed an additional 1.21 percentage points to total returns.
A $10,000 investment in Nelnet, Inc. one year ago would be worth $12,691 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP). Without reinvesting dividends, the same investment would be worth $12,570. Dividend reinvestment added $121 to the portfolio value.
Yes, Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) pays dividends. Over the past year, NNI paid 4 dividends totaling $1.1900 per share. Reinvesting these dividends through a DRIP can significantly boost long-term returns.
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