Company / Operating Cash Flow
NELNET INC Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$423.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$423.0M / $683.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-36.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#168 of 413
Financials
What the data says
At $423M, NELNET INC's operating cash flow ranks #168 of 413 in the Financials sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $271M in FY2018 to $683M in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$423M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.9%.
Declined from $432M to $423M over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -14.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#168 of 413 in FinancialsTop 41% of 413This company $423.0M Sector average $636.4M
▼
-33.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 36.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #168 out of 413 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2022.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $423.0M | -36.2% |
| FY2024 | $662.9M | +53.4% |
| FY2023 | $432.0M | -36.8% |
| FY2022 | $683.1M | +42.2% |
| FY2021 | $480.3M | +37.6% |
| FY2020 | $349.1M | +16.8% |
| FY2019 | $298.9M | +10.3% |
| FY2018 | $270.9M | -15.9% |
| FY2017 | $322.3M | +7.4% |
| FY2016 | $300.2M | -23.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026