Nelnet Inc (NNI) Insider Ownership

Historic Insider Ownership Trends

As of April 22, 2026, Nelnet's top three insider holders are Angie Muhleisen (TenPercentOwner, 2.19Mn shares), Adam K Peterson (Other, 1.68Mn shares), Adam K Peterson (Other, 1.68Mn shares).

Top Direct Holders

Insider ownership data is derived from the last 60 months of Form 4 SEC filings.
Holder Position Shares (Direct) Shares (Indirect) Report Date
Angie Muhleisen - 2,191,180 0 20 Aug, 2025
Adam K Peterson - 1,678,520 0 01 Apr, 2026
Adam K Peterson - 1,678,520 0 01 Apr, 2026
Adam K Peterson - 1,678,520 0 01 Apr, 2026
Adam K Peterson - 1,678,520 0 01 Apr, 2026
Adam K Peterson - 1,678,520 0 01 Apr, 2026
Adam K Peterson - 1,676,487 0 10 Jun, 2025
Adam K Peterson - 1,676,487 0 10 Jun, 2025
Adam K Peterson - 1,676,487 0 10 Jun, 2025
Adam K Peterson - 1,676,487 0 10 Jun, 2025
Adam K Peterson - 1,676,487 0 10 Jun, 2025
Michael S Dunlap Executive Chairman Of Board 1,382,982 0 21 Nov, 2025
Angie Muhleisen - 0 857,353 27 Nov, 2023
Michael S Dunlap Executive Chairman Of Board 523,546 0 28 Aug, 2023
Matthew W Dunlap President, Nfs 226,197 0 03 Dec, 2025
Shelby J Butterfield - 0 178,953 27 Aug, 2025
Michael S Dunlap Executive Chairman Of Board 0 153,880 03 Dec, 2025
Jeffrey R Noordhoek Chief Executive Officer 109,583 0 12 Mar, 2026
Jeffrey R Noordhoek Chief Executive Officer 109,583 0 12 Mar, 2026
Timothy Tewes President 94,048 0 12 Mar, 2026
Timothy Tewes President 94,048 0 12 Mar, 2026
James P Abel - 74,026 0 17 Mar, 2022
Angie Muhleisen - 0 72,483 30 Jul, 2025
James D Kruger Chief Financial Officer 69,378 0 12 Mar, 2026
James D Kruger Chief Financial Officer 0 45,000 11 Apr, 2022
Deeann Wenger Pres, Nelnet Business Services 31,025 0 12 Mar, 2026
Deeann Wenger Pres, Nelnet Business Services 31,025 0 12 Mar, 2026
David S Graff - 30,325 0 18 Jun, 2025
Terry J Heimes Chief Operating Officer 27,923 0 12 Mar, 2026
Kathleen Anne Farrell - 20,944 0 18 Jun, 2025
William J Munn Secy/Chief Legal Off/Gen Coun 6,872 12,155 17 Apr, 2026
Preeta D Bansal - 18,617 0 18 Jun, 2025
Matthew W Dunlap President, Nfs 17,069 0 12 Mar, 2026
Thomas Edward Henning - 11,058 0 08 Sep, 2025
James D Kruger Chief Financial Officer 0 10,000 02 Sep, 2021
Emily Olinger Chief People Services Officer 7,859 0 12 Mar, 2026
Emily Olinger Chief People Services Officer 7,859 0 12 Mar, 2026
Terry J Heimes Chief Operating Officer 0 7,420 01 Apr, 2024
James D Kruger Chief Financial Officer 0 5,000 23 Aug, 2024
Shelby J Butterfield - 0 3,684 30 Jul, 2025
Deun Jona M Van - 704 0 11 Dec, 2025
Deun Jona M Van - 704 0 11 Dec, 2025
Shelby J Butterfield - 0 510 27 Aug, 2025
Michael S Dunlap Executive Chairman Of Board 0 45 14 Sep, 2023

* Please note that the shares above only reflect shares from the fund portfolio and the institutional portfolio. Shares from the personal portfolio are excluded from this Institutional Ownership Page. See these insiders' latest transactions here on Insider Page.

Recent Insider Transactions

Detailed insider trading activity based on Form 4 SEC filings.
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Transaction Date Insider Name Security Class Transaction Type Shares Traded Price Shares Remaining Ownership Code
15 Apr, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock D 1,052 $0.00 6,872 D G
15 Apr, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock A 1,052 $0.00 12,155 I G
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Class A Common Stock A 9,544 $0.00 1,678,520 D M
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Class A Common Stock A 9,544 $0.00 1,678,520 D M
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Class A Common Stock A 9,544 $0.00 1,678,520 D M
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Class A Common Stock A 9,544 $0.00 1,678,520 D M
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Class A Common Stock A 9,544 $0.00 1,678,520 D M
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Phantom Stock A 9,544 $0.00 0 D C
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Phantom Stock A 9,544 $0.00 0 D C
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Phantom Stock A 9,544 $0.00 0 D C
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Phantom Stock A 9,544 $0.00 0 D C
30 Mar, 2026 Adam K Peterson Phantom Stock A 9,544 $0.00 0 D C
10 Mar, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock D 119 $131.23 3,401 D F
10 Mar, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock D 143 $131.23 3,258 D F
10 Mar, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock D 129 $131.23 3,129 D F
10 Mar, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock D 50 $131.23 3,079 D F
10 Mar, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock A 3,011 $0.00 6,090 D A
10 Mar, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock A 2,597 $0.00 8,687 D A
10 Mar, 2026 William J Munn Class A Common Stock D 763 $132.87 7,924 D F
10 Mar, 2026 Jeffrey R Noordhoek Class A Common Stock D 1,195 $131.23 103,283 D F