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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
APEI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.45 - $32.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.62K
Average Volume (3M)260.51K
Market Cap
$553.40M
Enterprise Value$568.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$176.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$195.67M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.0
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2025EPS Estimate
0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding18,067,135
10 Day Avg. Volume219,176
30 Day Avg. Volume260,509
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 Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.80Price Target Upside17.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceAmerican Public Education's second-quarter results topped expectations, with revenues increasing 6.5% to $162.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA rising 38.2% to $15.1 million, surpassing estimates.
Investment RatingAnalysts have reiterated the OUTPERFORM investment rating for American Public Education and raised the 12-month price target to $36, representing approximately 21% upside from current levels.
Market ValuationShares of American Public Education are trading at a significant discount compared to its for-profit postsecondary peer group, with potential for continued enrollment growth and margin expansion.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceAmerican Public Education's full-year earnings guidance for diluted EPS is below its prior guidance, considering losses on preferred equity redemption and the sale of Graduate School.
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 $13.45 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 $553.40M.
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 73 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 18,067,135 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
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$35.80 (17.18% Upside)
$35.80 (17.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APEI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 127.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $17.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
89.83%
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
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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
$35.80
▲(17.18% 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