American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
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APEI Stock Chart & Stats
$60.60
-$0.30(-1.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$60.60
-$0.30(-1.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$25.80 - $61.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.62K
Average Volume (3M)262.92K
Market Cap
$907.45M
Enterprise Value$756.71M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$221.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$70.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.4
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.96
Shares Outstanding18,343,489
10 Day Avg. Volume238,769
30 Day Avg. Volume262,923
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 Cap0.83
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.15
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$63.60Price Target Upside4.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$690.92M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained, sizable operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for reinvestment, share repurchases and M&A optionality. Robust FCF reduces reliance on external finance and supports capital allocation through cycles, improving long-term financial flexibility.
De-risked Balance Sheet And LiquidityMaterially lower leverage and a strong cash buffer reduce refinancing and solvency risk, enabling strategic investments and buybacks while preserving flexibility. Lower borrowing costs from recent refinancing further improve interest-cost headroom over the medium term.
Improved Margins And ProfitabilityMeaningful margin improvement and positive net income reflect operational leverage and disciplined cost structures across segments. Higher profitability supports sustainable cash generation and resilience against moderate revenue shocks over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Regulatory Approval DependencyFinal regulatory sign-off is required to consummate the institutional combination and demerger; delays or adverse conditions could impede anticipated operational or strategic benefits, prolong regulatory uncertainty and affect access to federal funding channels for students.
Historical Earnings And Cash-flow VolatilityPast multi-year losses and inconsistent cash conversion signal underlying cyclicality or structural sensitivity in the business model. This raises the risk that future downturns could erode margins or equity, making earnings durability less certain over a multi-quarter horizon.
Enrollment Exposure To Military And Government Funding EventsConcentration in military-affiliated students and reliance on government funding create structural enrollment volatility when deployments or funding disruptions occur. Such swings can meaningfully affect revenue and require recurring marketing spend to stabilize enrollment and margins.
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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 $25.80 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 $907.45M.
When is American Public Education, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 71 days.
How were American Public Education, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education, Inc. released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.3.
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 0.37.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education, Inc. have?
American Public Education, Inc. has 18,343,489 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 $0.94 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.64. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.978%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in APEI
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$63.60 (4.95% Upside)
$63.60 (4.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APEI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 247.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $20.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
69.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education, Inc.
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a substantially positive operational and financial update: top-line growth (6.2% overall, 8.7% on a comparable basis), strong adjusted EBITDA growth (+37.5%) and meaningful EPS improvement drove management to raise full-year guidance while maintaining a strong balance sheet and launching a $50M buyback. Headwinds are largely event-driven and short-term (deployments reducing some active-duty registrations, incremental Q2 marketing spend, and pending Department of Education approval), and management communicated mitigation plans and confidence in recovery. Given the number and materiality of positive financial and strategic developments that outweigh the identifiable near-term challenges, the overall tone is constructive and optimistic.View all APEI earnings summariesAPEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$63.60
▲(4.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
19.83% Insiders
16.87% Mutual Funds
39.97% Other Institutional Investors
7.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors