NYSE$NNI
Nelnet Inc · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Nelnet's financial performance reflected a mix of challenges and progress across its various segments.
Nelnet reported GAAP net income of $2.4 million, or $0.07 per share, for Q3 2024, a decrease compared to $44.4 million, or $1.18 per share, for the same period last year. The results were impacted by a non-cash provision expense related to loan securitizations and losses related to tax equity investments in solar projects. Revenue was reported from Loan Servicing and Systems, and Education Technology Services and Payments segments.
- Net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments, was $12.4 million, or $0.34 per share.
- A non-cash provision expense of $29.0 million was recorded related to the company's ownership of beneficial interest in loan securitizations.
- Revenue from the Education Technology Services and Payments segment increased to $118.2 million.
- The company is transitioning to the USDS contract, with optimism about the future with existing and new loan servicing opportunities.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Nelnet · Revenue · Quarterly
$72.2M
Revenue by segment
Nelnet · $242M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Loan Servicing & Systems$128M-4.7%52.9%
- EdTech & Payments$114M+6.5%47.1%
Forward guidance
Nelnet's primary businesses include consumer lending, loan servicing, payments, and technology all with a large customer emphasis in education. All these areas are well positioned for long-term growth. As we enter the fourth quarter, NBS is having a great year, NFS is advancing our asset investment strategy as legacy guaranteed student loan assets runoff, and while NDS is transitioning to the USDS contract, we are optimistic about the future with our existing and new loan servicing opportunities.
Tailwinds
- Nelnet remains a strong, diversified company
- Consumer lending is well positioned for long-term growth
- Loan servicing is well positioned for long-term growth
- Payments are well positioned for long-term growth
- Education technology is well positioned for long-term growth
Headwinds
- Third quarter results included noise.
- AGM operating segment reported lower loan and investment net interest income.
- Nelnet Bank reported a net loss after tax.
- Loan Servicing and Systems segment reported a net loss after tax.
- Solar EPC business reported a loss.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.9%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+16.6%
Q3 2016
Best reaction
-11.3%
Q4 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.5% | -13.6% | -8.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.7% | +3.5% | -3.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.2% | +0.1% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.9% | +10.6% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | +9.3% | +6.7% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -9.9% | -12.5% | -13.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.1% | +2.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +12.9% | +13.9% | +4.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.7% | -3.1% | +7.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.8% | -3.1% | -3.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.1% | -4.1% | -7.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.1% | -0.9% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.0% | -2.5% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.4% | +8.2% | +6.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.2% | -2.3% | -11.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.7% | -0.8% | +3.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.0% | +1.6% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.6% | +1.8% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.8% | +2.5% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.0% | +2.9% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.0% | +2.7% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.2% | +13.8% | +9.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.2% | +1.8% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.6% | -2.8% | +15.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.5% | -10.1% | -24.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.1% | -1.9% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +7.8% | +6.8% | +5.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | +8.9% | +6.0% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.5% | +1.2% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | -8.2% | -3.9% | -6.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.9% | -3.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +8.4% | +8.9% | +16.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +6.9% | +6.7% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | -10.4% | -10.9% | -5.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.6% | -5.3% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.0% | -9.1% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | -11.3% | -8.9% | -15.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +16.6% | +23.7% | +36.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -11.1% | -11.7% | -9.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +9.1% | — | — |
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