American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
APEI Stock Chart & Stats
$58.54
-$0.30(-1.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$58.54
-$0.30(-1.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.75 - $58.72
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.62K
Average Volume (3M)221.49K
Market Cap
$1.08B
Enterprise Value$1.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$176.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$162.96M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.6
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.67
Shares Outstanding18,380,440
10 Day Avg. Volume200,028
30 Day Avg. Volume221,492
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.15
Price to Book (P/B)2.31
Price to Sales (P/S)1.05
P/FCF Ratio14.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$57.33Price Target Upside-2.07% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$685.85M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings And GuidanceAnalyst reiterates an OUTPERFORM after quarterly results beat expectations and management issued guidance that implies higher revenue and margin expansion than consensus.
Program Demand And EnrollmentStrong demand for healthcare and nursing programs and steady enrollments from military learners supported by education benefits underpin expectations for accelerating enrollment growth.
ValuationShares trade below comparable for-profit postsecondary peers, presenting potential upside as the market narrows the valuation gap.
Bears Say
Government Shutdown And Divestiture ImpactRevenue was pressured by a federal government shutdown and the sale of the Graduate School USA unit, which reduced top-line results.
Mixed Operating PerformanceMixed results across business units, with some growing while others declined, increase uncertainty around companywide earnings consistency.
Segment Concentration RiskOne major educational unit experienced a notable revenue decline, highlighting concentration risk that could weigh on overall performance if trends persist.
American Public Education News
APEI FAQ
What was American Public Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Public Education lowest stock price was $20.75 and its highest was $58.72 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education’s market cap?
American Public Education’s market cap is $1.08B.
When is American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were American Public Education’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.371 by $0.299.
Is American Public Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Public Education’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does American Public Education pay dividends?
American Public Education does not currently pay dividends.
What is American Public Education’s EPS estimate?
American Public Education’s EPS estimate is 0.64.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education have?
American Public Education has 18,380,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education reported an EPS of $0.67 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.371. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 21.185%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in APEI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
American Public Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$57.33 (-2.07% Downside)
$57.33 (-2.07% Downside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 257.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $20.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 57%
Bearish news 43%
Bearish news 43%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
162.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education. The company operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. It offers 130 degree programs and 111 certificate programs in various fields of study, including business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, and liberal arts, as well as national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, diploma in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, and an associate degree in medical laboratory technology. American Public Education, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
APEI Company Deck
APEI Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple material operational and financial improvements: full-year consolidated revenue growth (3.9% / ~7% on an apples-to-apples basis), strong adjusted EBITDA growth (+18.6%) and a large swing in net income (+152%). Nursing and healthcare units (Rasmussen and Hondros) delivered outsized enrollment and revenue gains, and the company strengthened its balance sheet through debt refinancing and liquidity increases. Management acknowledged a meaningful but manageable disruption at APUS from a federal government shutdown that depressed Q4 results and registrations, but highlighted a strong rebound in TA registrations and provided constructive full-year 2026 guidance. Overall, positive execution on cost savings, portfolio simplification, and strategic consolidation paired with continued organic growth visibility outweighed the near-term operational headwinds.View all APEI earnings summariesAPEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$57.33
▼(-2.07% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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