Nelnet (NNI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NNI - Nelnet, Inc. Class A
$126.69
0.91 (0.72%)
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5d:
-0.46%
30d:
+0.24%
90d:
-1.46%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: NNI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.5% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: NNI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.5% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$189.02
Based on 9.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$117.37
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NNI is currently trading at $126.69, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $124.76 to $130.77. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.7) is in line with its historical norms (14.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NNI is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $123.61. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 57/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NNI is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $123.61. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 57/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$124.76 -
$130.77
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.0%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (57/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($130.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.5% growth with -30.5% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 52/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$124.76 -
$130.77
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$123.61
Resistance Level
$128.63
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.73
Wall Street Target
$130.00
(+2.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-30.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-62.8%
Profit Margin
20.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.5% premium
PE vs Historical
14.7 vs 14.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$128.59
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$130.52
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$132.48
(+5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15â14)
PE COMPRESSION
$126.80
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 14.7%)
$261.53
(+106%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.7, Growth: 14.7%)
$191.01
(+51%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.5, Growth: 14.7%)
$162.36
(+28%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (15x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (15x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 14.99 | Current EPS (TTM): $8.39
Bull Case
$141.82
(+12%)
Analyst growth 2.5%, PE expands to 16.5
Base Case
$128.93
(+2%)
Market implied 2.5%, PE stable at 15.0
Bear Case
$85.53
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 12.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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