Company / Shareholders' Equity
NELNET INC Shareholders' Equity History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Shareholders' Equity
$3.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.9B / $3.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+10.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#141 of 399
Financials
What the data says
At $3.7B, NELNET INC's shareholders' equity ranks #141 of 399 in the Financials sector. Shareholders' Equity has increased for 9 consecutive years, from $2.1B in FY2016 to $3.7B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.0%.
Improved from $3.2B to $3.7B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Shareholders' Equity over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +5.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +7.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#141 of 399 in FinancialsTop 35% of 399This company $3.7B Sector average $11.4B
▼
-67.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- NELNET INC's shareholders' equity has grown for 9 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +7.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, shareholders' equity increased 10.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #141 out of 399 companies in the Financials sector.
Annual data
| Year | Shareholders' EquityValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.7B | +10.0% |
| FY2024 | $3.3B | +4.7% |
| FY2023 | $3.2B | +0.5% |
| FY2022 | $3.2B | +8.1% |
| FY2021 | $2.9B | +12.0% |
| FY2020 | $2.6B | +9.9% |
| FY2019 | $2.4B | +3.3% |
| FY2018 | $2.3B | +6.9% |
| FY2017 | $2.2B | +4.6% |
| FY2016 | $2.1B | +9.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026