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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
APEI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.45 - $36.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.62K
Average Volume (3M)268.75K
Market Cap
$649.69M
Enterprise Value$568.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$176.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$195.67M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.4
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2025EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding18,067,135
10 Day Avg. Volume261,356
30 Day Avg. Volume268,755
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$36.50Price Target Upside0.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceAmerican Public Education recently reported the results of its second quarter that topped expectations and full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised.
Regulatory EnvironmentAPEI’s leading category position in the military space and the potential for a more sanguine regulatory environment creates a compelling runway for profitable growth.
ValuationGiven its discount valuation and recovering demand for affordable online higher education and nursing programs, analysts are reiterating the OUTPERFORM investment rating and raising the 12-month price target to $36, representing approximately 21% upside from current levels.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceThe full-year earnings guidance for diluted EPS is below its prior guidance, taking into account the loss on the preferred equity redemption and losses associated with the sale of Graduate School.
Segment PerformanceRevenue declined by 47% at Graduate School USA, highlighting a significant underperformance in that segment before its sale.
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APEI FAQ
What was American Public Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Public Education lowest stock price was $13.45 and its highest was $36.47 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education’s market cap?
American Public Education’s market cap is $649.69M.
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 52 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 0.08.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education have?
American Public Education has 18,067,135 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:
$36.50 (0.47% Upside)
$36.50 (0.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APEI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 127.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
139.48%
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 a leading provider of online post-secondary education, primarily focused on serving the needs of military service members, veterans, and working adults. The company operates through its subsidiaries, including American Public University System (APUS) and Hondros College of Nursing, offering a diverse range of degree programs and courses across various disciplines, including liberal arts, business, education, and healthcare.
APEI Company Deck
APEI Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted several positive developments, including exceeding financial guidance, significant enrollment growth, and strategic simplification achievements. However, challenges such as the Graduate School revenue decline and a reported net loss to common shareholders were also noted. Overall, the highlights outweigh the lowlights, suggesting a positive outlook.View all APEI earnings summariesAPEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$36.50
▲(0.47% Upside)
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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