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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
APEI Stock Chart & Stats
$31.42
-$0.30(-1.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$31.42
-$0.30(-1.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.01 - $39.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.62K
Average Volume (3M)221.49K
Market Cap
$569.11M
Enterprise Value$568.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$176.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$195.67M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.9
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2025EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding18,067,135
10 Day Avg. Volume200,028
30 Day Avg. Volume221,492
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 Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.00Price Target Upside30.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Investment RatingAPEI's shares are trading at a big discount to the for-profit postsecondary peer group average, which supports the OUTPERFORM investment rating.
ProfitabilityThe company has surpassed the high end of profit guidance for four consecutive quarters, indicating strong financial performance.
Revenue GrowthManagement expects total third-quarter revenue to come in above the high end of its guidance range, which implies revenue growth of at least 10% year-over-year.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceManagement’s updated 2025 guidance calls for diluted earnings per share in a range of $1.00-1.33, below its prior guidance of $1.23-1.61.
Government Policy ImpactThe government shutdown has led to a temporary suspension of the Department of Defense’s tuition assistance program, which is a headwind for APUS due to its reliance on this funding.
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 $14.01 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 $569.11M.
When is American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2025 which is in 4 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 0.09.
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:
$41.00 (30.49% Upside)
$41.00 (30.49% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 127.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
162.01%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$41.00
▲(30.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
28.40% Insiders
15.95% Mutual Funds
0.54% Other Institutional Investors
39.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors