Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
NELNET INC Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$112.3M
FY2025
5-year range
$67.4M / $134.3M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#209 of 368
Financials
What the data says
At $112M, NELNET INC's capital returned to shareholders ranks #209 of 368 in the Financials sector. Capital Returned to Shareholders has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $67M in FY2023 to $134M in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$112M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.3%.
Improved from $67M to $112M over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -5.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#209 of 368 in FinancialsTop 57% of 368This company $112.3M Sector average $1.1B
▼
-89.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +1.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders decreased 9.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #209 out of 368 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders was recorded in FY2022.
Annual data
| Year | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $112.3M | -9.5% |
| FY2024 | $124.1M | +84.0% |
| FY2023 | $67.4M | -49.8% |
| FY2022 | $134.3M | +45.1% |
| FY2021 | $92.6M | -12.0% |
| FY2020 | $105.1M | +50.4% |
| FY2019 | $69.9M | -3.2% |
| FY2018 | $72.2M | -22.4% |
| FY2017 | $93.0M | +3.0% |
| FY2016 | $90.3M | -21.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026