Nelnet, Inc. is projected to rise to $164.34 by 2027, a +21% move from its current price of $135.69. NNI is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $134.34 | $135.68 | $137.03 | -0.01% |
| Aug 2 | $133.77 | $135.66 | $137.58 | -0.02% |
| Aug 3 | $133.34 | $135.65 | $138.00 | -0.03% |
| Aug 4 | $132.97 | $135.63 | $138.35 | -0.04% |
| Aug 5 | $132.65 | $135.62 | $138.66 | -0.05% |
| Aug 6 | $132.35 | $135.60 | $138.94 | -0.06% |
| Aug 7 | $132.08 | $135.59 | $139.19 | -0.07% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $132.08 | $135.59 | $139.19 | -0.07% |
| Week 2 | $130.56 | $135.49 | $140.61 | -0.15% |
| Week 3 | $129.38 | $135.39 | $141.68 | -0.22% |
| Week 4 | $128.38 | $135.29 | $142.57 | -0.29% |
| Week 5 | $127.50 | $135.19 | $143.35 | -0.37% |
| Week 6 | $126.70 | $135.10 | $144.05 | -0.44% |
| Week 7 | $125.95 | $135.00 | $144.69 | -0.51% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) is a financial services company that engages in loan servicing, education technology services, and payments businesses worldwide. It operates through four segments: Loan Servicing and Systems, Education Technology Services and Payments, Asset Generation and Management, and Nelnet Bank.
The segments cover loan servicing software, education technology solutions, school information systems, a donation platform, education technology offerings, and services for student billings, payments, and refunds, as well as related payment experiences on campus. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nelnet serves global markets through its four segments and operates as a diversified provider of financial and payment services within the financial services category.
The stock is currently priced at $132.60. It has a market capitalization of $4.76B and is ranked 1350 by market cap.
The 2026 forecast shows a min of $122.20, an average of $132.60, and a max of $159.89, with a 0% ROI and Neutral sentiment.
From 2027 onward, the forecast envisions bullish momentum, with continually higher averages through 2030 and beyond (2027 avg $159.53; 2028 $179.71; 2029 $217.91; 2030 $264.81; 2040 $625.24; 2050 $1,354.44; max values noted up to $2,214.21).
A major floor 9.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 4.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.7% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 6.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key NNI support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of NNI market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $135.59 | Buy | $135.67 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $134.36 | Buy | $134.80 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $133.73 | Buy | $133.89 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $131.60 | Buy | $132.77 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $132.14 | Buy | $132.20 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $131.90 | Buy | $130.30 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.49 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 53.48 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 91.93 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -36.49 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.31 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 2.90 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.78 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 63.51 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.08 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 2.84 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 59.86 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.38 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 16.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 137.53 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 11.23 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.32 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish overall, with RSI14 at 50. Price sits around the major moving averages with SMA50 at $130.36 and SMA200 at $131.71. Key support is $128.25 and resistance is $135.31.
The 30-day price range runs from $124.85 to $140.83, illustrating a relatively wide near-term span.
Annualized volatility is 20%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $122.20 | $135.69 | $162.86 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $134.75 | $164.34 | $209.45 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $151.73 | $188.57 | $246.93 | +39% | Bullish | |
| $181.25 | $228.77 | $306.02 | +69% | Bullish | |
| $218.00 | $278.89 | $379.83 | +106% | Bullish | |
| $231.62 | $299.96 | $415.02 | +121% | Bullish | |
| $253.76 | $332.36 | $466.42 | +145% | Bullish | |
| $271.35 | $359.14 | $510.57 | +165% | Bullish | |
| $278.54 | $372.35 | $535.68 | +174% | Bullish | |
| $329.61 | $444.79 | $647.06 | +228% | Bullish | |
| $491.55 | $691.89 | $1,054.93 | +410% | Bullish | |
| $992.00 | $1,497.63 | $2,447.99 | +10.0x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $122.20 | $135.69 | $157.92 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $114.19 | $133.15 | $158.23 | -1.87% |
| September 2026 | $114.61 | $134.40 | $161.21 | +0.94% |
| October 2026 | $115.46 | $136.02 | $164.37 | +1.20% |
| November 2026 | $112.96 | $133.58 | $162.39 | -1.79% |
| December 2026 | $112.29 | $133.24 | $162.86 | -0.26% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month NNI forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, NNI could reach as high as $162.86, with a base case around $135.69 and support toward $122.20 — roughly 0% from $135.69. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect NNI to range from $134.75 to $209.45 through 2027. The $164.34 average target implies a +21% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The NNI price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $188.57 (low $151.73, high $246.93) — a potential gain of +39% on today's $135.69. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, NNI is projected to trade between $181.25 and $306.02, averaging $228.77 — a potential gain of +69% from today's $135.69. That is up +21% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Nelnet, Inc.'s 2030 outlook centres on $278.89, within a $218.00 to $379.83 range. That is up +22% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +106% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, NNI could reach as high as $415.02, with a base case around $299.96 and support toward $231.62 — roughly +121% from $135.69. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NNI to range from $253.76 to $466.42 through 2032. The $332.36 average target implies a +145% move from current prices. That is up +11% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The NNI price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $359.14 (low $271.35, high $510.57) — a potential gain of +165% on today's $135.69. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, NNI is projected to trade between $278.54 and $535.68, averaging $372.35 — a potential gain of +174% from today's $135.69. That is up +4% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Nelnet, Inc.'s 2035 outlook centres on $444.79, within a $329.61 to $647.06 range. That is up +19% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +228% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, NNI could reach as high as $1,054.93, with a base case around $691.89 and support toward $491.55 — roughly +410% from $135.69. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NNI to range from $992.00 to $2,447.99 through 2050. The $1,497.63 average target implies a +10.0x move from current prices. That is up +116% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in NNI today (≈ 7.36974 NNI) could be worth
$11,037.18
+$10,037.18 (+1004%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NNI price of $1,497.63 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in NNIwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in NNI on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 8.018603 NNI) would be worth
$1,088.04
+$88.04 (+8.8%) today · 1.09× · US Dollar
Based on a NNI entry price of $124.71 vs. today's $135.69.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $131.6 | $1,031.08 | +3.1% |
| 1 month ago | $133.33 | $1,017.7 | +1.8% |
| 3 months ago | $141.66 | $957.86 | -4.2% |
| 6 months ago | $131.9 | $1,028.73 | +2.9% |
| 1 year ago | $124.71 | $1,088.04 | +8.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $75.01 | $1,808.96 | +80.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our NNI forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $270.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $270.00: $6.84B
Looking further out, the forecast highlights a strong upside potential with clearly rising averages and bullish sentiment.
In 2030, the forecast average is $264.81 with a min of $206.93 and max of $360.78; ROI is 99.7% and sentiment is BULLISH.
In 2040, the forecast average is $625.24 with a min of $444.12 and max of $953.48; ROI is 371.5% and sentiment is BULLISH.
In 2050, the forecast average is $1,354.44 with a min of $897.02 and max of $2,214.21; ROI is 921.5% and sentiment is BULLISH.
These figures are estimates, not guarantees, and carry inherent uncertainty given the long investment horizon.
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Average price $264.81; min $206.93; max $360.78; ROI 99.7%; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with rising averages (e.g., 2027 avg $159.53; 2030 avg $264.81). The 2026 projection is neutral with avg $132.60 and 0% ROI.
Yes. The 2050 max is $2,214.21, which exceeds $2,000.
Current price $132.60; market cap $4.76B.
RSI14 is 50; SMA50 is $130.36; SMA200 is $131.71; support $128.25; resistance $135.31; 30-day range $124.85-$140.83; annualized volatility 20%.
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