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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
APEI Stock Chart & Stats
$38.37
-$0.30(-1.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$38.37
-$0.30(-1.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.77 - $39.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.62K
Average Volume (3M)221.49K
Market Cap
$693.92M
Enterprise Value$568.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$191.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$166.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.3
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Mar 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.39
Shares Outstanding18,085,030
10 Day Avg. Volume200,028
30 Day Avg. Volume221,492
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 Cap0.82
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.56
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.17Price Target Upside7.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceThe company has surpassed the high end of profit guidance for four consecutive quarters, indicating strong financial performance.
Market ValuationAPEI’s shares are trading at a big discount to the for-profit postsecondary peer group average, which supports the OUTPERFORM investment rating.
Revenue GrowthAmerican Public’s total revenue growth accelerated by at least 1 percentage point sequentially, representing the fastest underlying growth it has achieved in years.
Bears Say
Course Registration ImpactAPUS had to remove 12,700 course registrations due to non-payment tied to the temporary suspension of tuition assistance programs, leading to a significant drop in registrations.
Enrollment HeadwindsManagement noted enrollment headwinds from the federal government shutdown, limiting educational funding for active-duty military personnel and veterans.
Guidance UpdateManagement's updated 2025 guidance calls for full-year revenue and net income below its prior guidance.
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 $18.77 and its highest was $39.83 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education’s market cap?
American Public Education’s market cap is $693.92M.
When is American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 10, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were American Public Education’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education released its earnings results on Nov 10, 2025. The company reported $0.392 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.087 by $0.305.
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 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education have?
American Public Education has 18,085,030 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education reported an EPS of $0.392 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.087. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.88%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education?
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:
$41.17 (7.30% Upside)
$41.17 (7.30% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $551.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
162.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a positive outlook with strong financial and enrollment performance in most areas. However, challenges such as the government shutdown affecting military enrollments and a procedural delay in institutional combination plans were noted. Despite these challenges, the company demonstrated resilience and financial flexibility.View all APEI earnings summariesAPEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.17
▲(7.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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