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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
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APEI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$4.05 - $21.04
Previous Close$15.17
Volume45.87K
Average Volume (3M)304.20K
Market Cap
$272.61M
Enterprise Value$361.29M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$92.75M
Price to Earnings (P/E)62.1
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2024EPS Estimate
$0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding17,701,671
10 Day Avg. Volume110,781
30 Day Avg. Volume304,198
Standard Deviation0.19
R-Squared0.12
Alpha-0.00488
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)1.08
Price to Sales (P/S)0.45
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)5.50
P/FCF Ratio12.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.59
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.17
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.07
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.50Price Target Upside7.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
American Public Education News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsRevenues in the second quarter increased 3.9%, and adjusted EBITDA increased 24.4%, above estimates and near the high end of management’s guidance.
Profitability OutlookExpected recovery already underway at Rasmussen University is contributing to the optimistic outlook for profitability in 2024.
ValuationGiven its substantial discount valuation, recovering demand for affordable online higher education and nursing programs and expectation for a return to profitability in 2024, an OUTPERFORM investment rating is maintained.
Bears Say
GuidanceInitial guidance for the third quarter was sharply below expectations, raising concerns about future performance.
Quarterly ResultsThe results of its second quarter ended June 30 were below expectations, causing a sell-off in the stock.
RevenueRevenues in the second quarter increased 3.9% to $152.9 million, which fell short of estimates and management’s guidance.
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Ownership Overview
26.54% Insiders
24.56% Mutual Funds
48.17% Other Institutional Investors
0.72% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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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 $4.05 and its highest was $21.04 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2024 which is in 47 days.
How were American Public Education’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2024. The company reported $0.051 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.068 by -$0.017.
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 17,701,672 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education reported an EPS of $0.051 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.068. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -27.944%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education?
Among the largest hedge funds holding American Public Education’s share is First Eagle Investment Management LLC. It holds American Public Education’s shares valued at N/A.
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American Public Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.50 (7.14% Upside)
$16.50 (7.14% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APEI Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 154.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $13.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 8.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 11.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 11.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
221.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc. engages in the provision of online and on-campus postsecondary education. It operates through the American Public Education and Hondros College of Nursing segments. The American Public Education segment reflects the operational activities of the company's subsidiary American Public University System, Inc., other corporate activities, and minority investments. The Hondros College of Nursing segment concerns health science and technology focused programs. The company was founded by James P. Etter in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, WV.
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APEI Company Deck
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APEI Earnings Call
Q2 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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APEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.50
▲(7.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering APEI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
7/28 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+2.60%
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