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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
APEI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.83 - $32.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.62K
Average Volume (3M)292.74K
Market Cap
$550.57M
Enterprise Value$461.96M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$161.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$198.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.3
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2025EPS Estimate
0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding18,039,665
10 Day Avg. Volume201,157
30 Day Avg. Volume292,739
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.25
Price to Sales (P/S)0.61
P/FCF Ratio13.68
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.84
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.73
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.00Price Target Upside20.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceAPEI's second-quarter results were strong, reinforcing analyst's conviction in the recent upgrade, with sustained mid-single-digit growth and a nice beat on profit.
Regulatory ChangesThe Department of Education removed growth restrictions on new Rasmussen campuses and programs, which could have a positive impact on enrollment growth.
Strategic Business MovesAPEI completed the sale of Graduate School USA, eliminating an underperforming business segment and ultimately simplifying its business model.
Bears Say
Market CompetitionAPEI is trading at a discount compared to its peers, with recovering demand for online higher education and nursing programs.
Past Revenue DeclineRevenue declined by 47% at Graduate School USA, highlighting a significant underperformance in that segment before its sale.
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 $11.83 and its highest was $32.23 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education’s market cap?
American Public Education’s market cap is $550.57M.
When is American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2025 which is in 95 days.
How were American Public Education’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2025. The company reported $0.102 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.015 by $0.087.
Is American Public Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Public Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 0.07.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education have?
American Public Education has 18,039,665 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education reported an EPS of $0.102 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.015. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.929%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in APEI
American Public Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$35.00 (20.56% Upside)
$35.00 (20.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APEI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 238.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $18.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
136.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is an education services provider that operates through various institutions, offering high-quality, affordable, and accessible education to students in diverse fields. The company primarily serves adult learners and military personnel through two primary institutions: American Public University System (APUS), which includes American Military University and American Public University, and Hondros College of Nursing. APEI focuses on delivering online and on-campus education programs, catering to a wide range of professional and academic disciplines.
APEI Company Deck
APEI Earnings Call
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) delivered a strong earnings report for the second quarter of 2025, with several key achievements in financial performance and strategic alignment. The company exceeded financial guidance and achieved significant enrollment growth, particularly in its Rasmussen and Hondros divisions. Additionally, APEI made notable improvements to its balance sheet and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance for the year. However, the company did report a net loss, albeit reduced from the previous year, and faced increased costs and expenses. Despite these challenges, the highlights of the call, particularly the strategic achievements and financial outperformance, significantly outweighed the lowlights.View all APEI earnings summariesAPEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$35.00
▲(20.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
28.36% Insiders
15.35% Mutual Funds
0.44% Other Institutional Investors
39.94% Public Companies and
Individual Investors