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Dec 31, 2023

Nelnet Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Nelnet reported a GAAP net loss for Q4 2023, impacted by losses in its Nelnet Renewable Energy division, while core fee-based businesses performed well.

Key Takeaways

Nelnet reported a GAAP net loss of $8.6 million, or $0.23 per share, for Q4 2023, compared to a net income of $30.8 million, or $0.83 per share, for the same period last year. Excluding derivative market value adjustments, the net loss was $1.3 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to a net income of $36.4 million, or $0.98 per share, in Q4 2022. The results were impacted by a net loss from the Nelnet Renewable Energy division of $40.3 million. Core fee-based businesses performed exceptionally well.

Nelnet reported a GAAP net loss of $8.6 million, or $0.23 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Excluding derivative market value adjustments, the company's net loss was $1.3 million, or $0.04 per share.

The company recognized a net loss from its Nelnet Renewable Energy division of $40.3 million.

Core fee-based businesses performed exceptionally well in 2023.

Total Revenue
$501M
Previous year: $337M
+48.7%
EPS
-$0.04
Previous year: $0.98
-104.1%
Total Loans Serviced
$533B
Previous year: $588B
-9.3%
Gross Profit
$416M
Previous year: $292M
+42.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.03B
Previous year: $2.23B
-54.0%
Free Cash Flow
$58.2M
Previous year: $12.2M
+377.8%
Total Assets
$16.7B
Previous year: $19.4B
-13.6%

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Forward Guidance

Nelnet is focused on long-term value creation and strategic decisions to maximize long-term cash flow. The company is realigning its solar construction business for success, and its core fee-based businesses are well-positioned for a promising future.

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