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APEI Stock Chart & Stats
$47.71
$1.11(2.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$47.71
$1.11(2.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.05 - $61.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.50K
Average Volume (3M)321.10K
Market Cap
$834.73M
Enterprise Value$940.76
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$76.26M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$147.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.4
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.51
Shares Outstanding18,301,542
10 Day Avg. Volume397,106
30 Day Avg. Volume321,095
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)2.31
Price to Sales (P/S)1.05
P/FCF Ratio14.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$61.40Price Target Upside28.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$693.75M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Expansion & ProfitabilitySustained margin expansion and restored net income show the company is operating more efficiently and converting revenue to profit. Margin-led improvement, plus lowered CapEx guidance, supports durable earnings power and provides room to invest or return capital even if revenue growth stays modest.
Strong Cash Generation And Low LeverageRobust operating cash flow and a net cash position materially reduce financial risk and increase strategic optionality. This strengthens balance-sheet resilience, funds campus rollouts or tech investments, and supports buybacks or debt flexibility without depending on volatile capital markets.
Completed Institutional Combination & AccreditationRegulatory-approved unification creates scale, broader program breadth and cross-sell potential while lifting prior enrollment restrictions. Structural benefits include operational simplification, clearer governance, and higher addressable enrollment base that can improve unit economics over time.
Bears Say
Active-duty Enrollment HeadwindsConcentration in military-affiliated students exposes revenue to geopolitical and deployment cycles. Persistent or recurring active-duty disruptions can depress Military+ starts and retention, making top-line growth lumpy and requiring sustained diversification to stabilize revenue over the medium term.
Higher Cost-per-lead In Non-core Online SegmentsRising acquisition costs weaken unit economics for growth channels and can erode margins if not corrected. The need for marketing reallocation and a third-party review implies execution risk; failure to restore efficient lead generation would pressure sustainable enrollment gains and profitability.
Health+ Leadership TransitionLeadership change in a division that recently returned to modest operating income risks disrupting momentum on campus expansion, enrollment growth, and integration initiatives. Effective succession and continuity are required to sustain Health+ margin progress and campus roll-out economics.
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APEI FAQ
What was American Public Education, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Public Education, Inc. lowest stock price was $29.05 and its highest was $61.59 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education, Inc.’s market cap?
American Public Education, Inc.’s market cap is $834.73M.
When is American Public Education, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were American Public Education, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.358 by $0.162.
Is American Public Education, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Public Education, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Public Education, Inc. pay dividends?
American Public Education, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is American Public Education, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
American Public Education, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education, Inc. have?
American Public Education, Inc. has 18,301,542 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.52 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.358. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.524%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education, Inc.?
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:
$61.40 (28.69% Upside)
$61.40 (28.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APEI Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 91.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $397.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
63.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education, Inc.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), along with its affiliated entities, delivers higher learning opportunities accessible both online and at physical campuses. The organization operates through three principal divisions: the American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. APEI provides an extensive array of academic pathways, offering 130 degree programs and 111 certificate qualifications across diverse fields of study. These include business administration, health sciences, technology, criminal justice, education, and the liberal arts, in addition to specialized areas like national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. Furthermore, the company places a significant emphasis on healthcare education, featuring a practical nursing diploma, an associate's degree in nursing, and an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology. Established in 1991, American Public Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Charles Town, West Virginia.
APEI Company Deck
APEI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed primarily positive momentum: top-line growth, materially higher adjusted EBITDA and margin expansion, a completed institutional combination unlocking regulatory and strategic benefits, a strong balance sheet and operating cash flow, and upgraded full-year guidance. The principal negatives are manageable near-term issues—active-duty enrollment headwinds tied to geopolitical events, higher cost-per-lead in non-core online segments that management is actively addressing, a timing-related quarter-to-quarter revenue/EBITDA shift, and a leadership change in Health+. Overall, the positive operational and financial progress and the completion of strategic milestones outweigh the challenges noted.View all APEI earnings summariesAPEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$61.40
▲(28.69% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
18.98% Insiders
21.69% Mutual Funds
38.51% Other Institutional Investors
3.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors