Company / Free Cash Flow
NELNET INC Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$396.7M
FY2025
5-year range
$358.0M / $642.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-38.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#108 of 302
Financials
What the data says
At $397M, NELNET INC's free cash flow ranks #108 of 302 in the Financials sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $146M in FY2018 to $642M in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$397M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.0%.
Improved from $358M to $397M over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -14.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#108 of 302 in FinancialsTop 36% of 302This company $396.7M Sector average $646.4M
▼
-38.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +11.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 38.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #108 out of 302 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $396.7M | -38.2% |
| FY2024 | $642.0M | +79.3% |
| FY2023 | $358.0M | -42.6% |
| FY2022 | $623.6M | +48.0% |
| FY2021 | $421.4M | +78.7% |
| FY2020 | $235.8M | +14.2% |
| FY2019 | $206.4M | +41.5% |
| FY2018 | $145.9M | -12.3% |
| FY2017 | $166.3M | -28.5% |
| FY2016 | $232.6M | -37.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026