APEI

American Public Education Inc

48.77

Oct 23 • 3:59 PM ET -0.09 (-0.18%)

48.77

Aftermarket • 7:30 PM ET 0.00 (0.00%)

Consumer Defensive Education & Training Services USA Small NASD

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Index	RUT
Market Cap	892.57M
Enterprise Value	823.24M
Income	45.67M
Sales	668.01M
Book/sh	17.10
Cash/sh	12.17
Dividend Est.	-
Dividend TTM	-
Dividend Ex-Date	-
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y	- -
Payout	0.00%
Employees	5841
IPO	Nov 09, 2007

P/E	20.07
Forward P/E	15.92
PEG	0.41
P/S	1.34
P/B	2.85
P/C	4.01
P/FCF	12.74
EV/EBITDA	9.77
EV/Sales	1.23
Quick Ratio	3.25
Current Ratio	3.25
Debt/Eq	0.49
LT Debt/Eq	0.44
Option/Short	Yes / Yes

EPS (ttm)	2.43
EPS next Y	3.06
EPS next Q	0.26
EPS this Y	92.92%
EPS next Y	16.72%
EPS next 5Y	39.14%
EPS past 3/5Y	- 1.63%
Sales past 3/5Y	2.29% 15.06%
EPS Y/Y TTM	129.52%
Sales Y/Y TTM	3.64%
EPS Q/Q	2986.67%
Sales Q/Q	5.51%
Earnings	Aug 10 AMC
EPS/Sales Surpr.	45.05% 0.48%

Insider Own	5.11%
Insider Trans	-2.56%
Inst Own	108.13%
Inst Trans	-3.05%
ROA	8.50%
ROE	15.58%
ROIC	10.13%
Gross Margin	53.43%
Oper. Margin	10.20%
Profit Margin	6.84%
SMA20	4.90%
SMA50	7.46%
SMA200	-1.72%
Trades

Shs Outstand	18.37M
Shs Float	17.37M
Short Float	13.64%
Short Ratio	8.80
Short Interest	2.37M
52W High	61.59 -20.82%
52W Low	30.20 61.49%
Volatility	2.50% 2.96%
ATR (14)	1.45
RSI (14)	62.28
Beta	1.47
Rel Volume	0.37
Avg Volume	269.15K
Volume	98,802

Perf Week	-0.85%
Perf Month	14.19%
Perf Quarter	-1.36%
Perf Half Y	-12.36%
Perf YTD	29.02%
Perf Year	36.27%
Perf 3Y	983.78%
Perf 5Y	99.88%
Perf 10Y	142.64%
Recom	1.25
Target Price	63.71
Prev Close	48.86
Price	48.77
Change %	-0.18%

Date	Action	Analyst	Rating Change	Price Target Change
Sep-09-25	Initiated	DA Davidson	Buy	$40
Jun-18-25	Initiated	Northland Capital	Outperform	$36
Apr-25-25	Initiated	Lake Street	Buy	$30
Mar-28-25	Resumed	B. Riley Securities	Buy	$28
Mar-07-25	Upgrade	William Blair	Mkt Perform → Outperform
May-26-23	Initiated	Truist	Hold	$6
Apr-06-21	Initiated	Truist	Buy	$43
Mar-17-21	Initiated	William Blair	Outperform
Dec-18-20	Initiated	B. Riley Securities	Buy	$45
Nov-02-20	Upgrade	Sidoti	Neutral → Buy	$39
May-29-20	Downgrade	Sidoti	Buy → Neutral
May-12-20	Upgrade	Barrington Research	Mkt Perform → Outperform	$32
Aug-08-19	Downgrade	Barrington Research	Outperform → Mkt Perform
May-09-18	Upgrade	Barrington Research	Mkt Perform → Outperform	$47
Aug-11-15	Reiterated	Deutsche Bank	Hold	$30 → $26
Apr-29-15	Downgrade	Deutsche Bank	Buy → Hold	$37 → $32
Nov-06-13	Reiterated	Deutsche Bank	Buy	$40 → $44
Sep-20-13	Downgrade	Stifel	Buy → Hold
Jan-08-13	Reiterated	Barclays	Overweight	$42 → $45
May-11-12	Reiterated	Barclays	Overweight	$46 → $42

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Oct-14-26 08:30AM	American Public University System Hosts System-wide Virtual Career Fair "Pathways to Possibilities" (PR Newswire)
Oct-12-26 08:32AM	American Military University & American Public University Launch New AI Certificate, Two New Finance Programs and Six New Microcredentials for First Responders (PR Newswire)
Oct-02-26 08:30AM	American Military University and American Public University Recognize Third Quarter 2026 President's List Honorees (PR Newswire)
Oct-01-26 08:30AM	Rasmussen University Launches Weekend Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Ocala Campus (PR Newswire)
Sep-22-26 08:58AM	American Public University Provides Marco's Pizza with Access to Education Benefits for Franchisees, Their Employees and Families (PR Newswire) -6.56%
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Sep-17-26 05:41PM	Rasmussen University to Celebrate Approximately 6,200 Graduates at its Minnesota Commencement Ceremony (PR Newswire)
Sep-09-26 08:30AM	American Military University & American Public University to Host Seventh Annual Space Education and Strategic Applications (SESA) Virtual Conference on September 17-18 (PR Newswire)
Sep-02-26 08:30AM	Rasmussen University Streamlines its CCNE-Accredited RN to BSN Program to Offer Course Credit for Active RNs and Reduce Overall Credit Load (PR Newswire)
Sep-01-26 12:12PM	Hondros College of Nursing Announces Expanded Opportunities Through its Higher Learning Commission Accreditation as Part of American Public University System (PR Newswire)
Aug-11-26 04:31PM	American Public Education, Inc. Unveils AI-Powered Student Lifecycle Platform being Built with Salesforce (PR Newswire)
01:02AM	American Public Education Inc (APEI) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth ... (GuruFocus.com)
Aug-10-26 04:18PM	American Public Education: Q2 Earnings Snapshot (Associated Press) -7.51%
04:05PM	American Public Education Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results (PR Newswire)
Aug-06-26 08:30AM	American Public University System Completes Planned Combination to Create a Unified Institution (PR Newswire) -5.65%
Jul-27-26 08:59AM	Making Higher Education More Affordable: American Public University System Ranks in Top 10 Percentile Nationally for Lowest Tuition and Net Price Versus Four-Year Private Colleges (PR Newswire)
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Jul-23-26 08:00AM	American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET (PR Newswire)
Jun-09-26 08:30AM	Rasmussen University to Celebrate 800 Graduates at its Florida Commencement Ceremony (PR Newswire)
Jun-08-26 09:00AM	For Second Straight Year, American Public University System (APUS) Earns Great Place to Work Certification (PR Newswire)
May-18-26 09:00AM	Highlighting its Commitment to Educating Service Members and their Extended Families, American Military University (AMU) Becomes National Sponsor of Our Community Salutes (OCS) (PR Newswire)
May-12-26 03:07AM	American Public Education Inc (APEI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth ... (GuruFocus.com) -5.98%
May-11-26 04:16PM	American Public Education: Q1 Earnings Snapshot (Associated Press)
04:05PM	American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises 2026 Full-Year Guidance (PR Newswire)
Apr-21-26 04:15PM	Rasmussen University Launches Weekend Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at Fort Myers Campus (PR Newswire)
04:05PM	American Public Education, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call and Announces Upcoming Conference Participation (PR Newswire)
Apr-13-26 04:15PM	Rasmussen University to Celebrate 450 Graduates at its Illinois Commencement Ceremony (PR Newswire)
Apr-07-26 08:30AM	Making Higher Education More Accessible Across Generations, American Military University (AMU) and Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Partner to Offer Tuition Savings to MOAA Members and Their Extended Families (PR Newswire)
Apr-06-26 08:00PM	Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why American Public Education (APEI) is a Great Choice (Quartz)
Mar-27-26 05:00PM	Dell, UniFirst, Fortune Brands, and More Stocks See Action From Activist Investors (Barrons.com)
Mar-12-26 11:04PM	American Public Education Inc (APEI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges ... (GuruFocus.com) +21.19%
04:55PM	American Public Education: Q4 Earnings Snapshot (Associated Press Finance)
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04:08PM	American Public Education, Inc. Completes Refinancing with New $130 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility (PR Newswire)
04:05PM	American Public Education Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results (PR Newswire)
Mar-10-26 01:18PM	Vail Resorts Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates, Guidance Lowered (Zacks)
10:16AM	Factors to Note Ahead of American Public's Q4 Earnings Release (Zacks)
Mar-09-26 09:15AM	Countdown to American Public Education (APEI) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics (Zacks)
Mar-06-26 11:40AM	APEI or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? (Zacks)
Mar-04-26 09:40AM	Is American Public Education (APEI) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year? (Zacks)
Feb-26-26 12:43PM	Marriott Vacations Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Miss, Stock Up (Zacks)
Feb-19-26 08:15AM	American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm ET (PR Newswire)
Feb-18-26 11:40AM	APEI or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? (Zacks)
09:15AM	American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue? (Zacks)
Feb-17-26 08:30AM	APUS Launches New Academic Offerings to Help Meet Rising Demand for Digital Skills and Artificial Intelligence (AI) (PR Newswire)
Feb-16-26 09:40AM	Is American Public Education (APEI) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year? (Zacks)
Feb-13-26 09:27AM	DraftKings Q4 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates, Stock Down (Zacks)
08:53AM	ROKU's Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y (Zacks)
Feb-12-26 04:15PM	Rasmussen University Opens New Orlando Campus, Expanding Florida Footprint (PR Newswire)
Feb-11-26 01:39PM	Hilton Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y (Zacks)
09:27AM	Royal Caribbean Raises Dividend 50%: Is Cash Flow Strong Enough? (Zacks)
Feb-06-26 01:29PM	MGM Resorts Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Rise Y/Y (Zacks)
09:23AM	Adtalem Rebrands as Covista With Focus on Healthcare Workforce Needs (Zacks)
Feb-04-26 10:27AM	Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Adtalem Global Education, Stride and American Public Education (Zacks)
Feb-03-26 12:58PM	Choice Hotels Strengthens U.S. Footprint With Everhome Suites (Zacks)
10:33AM	3 School Stocks Leveraging AI & Healthcare Demand Amid Headwinds (Zacks)
Feb-02-26 11:40AM	APEI vs. LINC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? (Zacks)
09:15AM	American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run? (Zacks)
Jan-29-26 12:41PM	Las Vegas Sands Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Up Y/Y (Zacks)
10:24AM	Royal Caribbean Q4 Earnings Lag, Stock Up on Robust 2026 View (Zacks)
09:40AM	Is Stride (LRN) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year? (Zacks)
Jan-28-26 08:25AM	American Public Education price target raised to $53 from $40 at B. Riley (TipRanks)
Jan-27-26 12:47PM	Marriott Announces Milestone Global Growth & Expansion in 2025 (Zacks)
09:40AM	Are Investors Undervaluing American Public Education (APEI) Right Now? (Zacks)
Jan-22-26 09:00AM	APUS Reimagines Higher Education to Continue Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders (PR Newswire)
Jan-20-26 08:15AM	American Public Education, Inc. to Participate in The Oppenheimer 11th Annual Emerging Growth Conference (PR Newswire)
Jan-16-26 12:33PM	Are Early-Season Metrics Signaling Challenges for Vail Resorts? (Zacks)
11:40AM	APEI vs. UTI: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now? (Zacks)
Jan-13-26 12:23PM	Planet Fitness Ends 2025 Strong on Membership Growth & Unit Expansion (Zacks)
09:40AM	Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging American Public Education (APEI) This Year? (Zacks)
09:15AM	American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue? (Zacks)
03:18AM	Best Value Stocks to Buy for Jan.13 (Zacks)
Jan-07-26 09:40AM	Why This 1 Value Stock Could Be a Great Addition to Your Portfolio (Zacks)
Jan-06-26 09:50AM	Why American Public Education (APEI) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term (Zacks)
Jan-05-26 08:56AM	APUS Student-Run Organizations Flourish with Significant Growth in Engagement and Seven New Groups Being Created in 2025 (PR Newswire) +5.37%
Jan-02-26 09:00AM	APUS Celebrates Top Scholars for Outstanding Academic Achievement (PR Newswire)
Dec-30-25 09:01AM	Can Stride's Margin Focus Outweigh Its Flat Revenue Per Pupil? (Zacks)
Dec-24-25 09:11AM	Is Stride's $1.52 EPS a Glimpse of a Post-Tech-Recovery Upside? (Zacks)
Dec-10-25 11:30AM	American Public Education (APEI) Up 1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue? (Zacks)
Dec-02-25 09:58AM	Will Stride's Platform Pains Delay Its Long-Term 2028 Targets? (Zacks)
08:57AM	APUS Honors Veterans Through Wreaths Across America Partnership (PR Newswire)
Nov-27-25 10:10AM	Can Stride's Career Learning Boom Keep Margins Rising in 2026? (Zacks)
Nov-25-25 09:05AM	Rasmussen University Launches Radiologic Technology Program at its Central Pasco Campus (PR Newswire)
Nov-24-25 08:57AM	APUS Offers New Courses with MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL)-Powered Content on AI (PR Newswire)
Nov-20-25 01:09PM	Can Stride's 11% Enrollment Growth Outlast Its Platform Glitches? (Zacks)
08:15AM	American Public Education Provides 2025 Investor Day Presentation Materials (PR Newswire)
Nov-17-25 04:15PM	Rasmussen University Announces New Corporate Alliance with Hilton Grand Vacations (PR Newswire)
Nov-14-25 06:31AM	Stride Drops 57% Post Q1 Earnings: Should You Buy the Dip or Wait? (Zacks)
Nov-13-25 11:25AM	Is Stride Quietly Building the Next Hybrid Model for U.S. Schools? (Zacks)
Nov-11-25 01:22PM	American Public Q3 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Both Rise Y/Y (Zacks)
09:00AM	American Public Education, Inc. to Host 2025 Investor Day on November 20, 2025 in New York City (PR Newswire)
12:03AM	American Public Education Inc (APEI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and ... (GuruFocus.com)
Nov-10-25 06:30PM	Compared to Estimates, American Public Education (APEI) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics (Zacks) +6.18%
06:10PM	American Public Education (APEI) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates (Zacks)
05:03PM	American Public Education: Q3 Earnings Snapshot (Associated Press Finance)
04:32PM	American Public Education Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results that Exceed Top End of Guidance (PR Newswire)
Nov-07-25 10:15AM	American Public Education to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What to Know (Zacks)
Nov-06-25 09:15AM	Unlocking Q3 Potential of American Public Education (APEI): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics (Zacks)
Oct-31-25 08:57AM	APUS to Host "Sport United: The Future is Now" Virtual Conference on November 6-7 (PR Newswire)
Oct-27-25 04:01PM	American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm ET (PR Newswire)
Oct-20-25 08:31AM	APEI Appoints Edward Codispoti as New Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (PR Newswire)

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Insider Trading	Relationship	Date	Transaction	Cost	#Shares	Value ($)	#Shares Total	SEC Form 4
Kenigsberg James	Officer	Oct 22 '26	Proposed Sale	47.69	1,256	59,899		Oct 22 11:10 AM
Fernandes Nuno S.	President, APUS	Aug 12 '26	Option Exercise	10.66	8,800	93,808	87,375	Aug 13 04:05 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	President, APUS	Aug 12 '26	Sale	45.13	8,800	397,144	78,575	Aug 13 04:05 PM
Kenigsberg James	Chief Inno & Tech Officer	Aug 12 '26	Sale	45.72	1,313	60,030	44,729	Aug 13 04:05 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	Officer	Aug 12 '26	Proposed Sale	46.06	8,800	405,326		Aug 12 03:50 PM
Kenigsberg James	Officer	Aug 12 '26	Proposed Sale	45.72	1,313	60,030		Aug 12 10:01 AM
Beckett Thomas	SVP, General Counsel	Jun 22 '26	Sale	54.00	2,000	108,000	52,172	Jun 23 04:07 PM
Beckett Thomas	Officer	Jun 22 '26	Proposed Sale	54.00	2,000	108,000		Jun 22 04:48 PM
Beckett Thomas	SVP, General Counsel	Jun 15 '26	Sale	51.77	8,000	414,159	54,172	Jun 17 04:09 PM
Beckett Thomas	Officer	Jun 15 '26	Proposed Sale	51.77	8,000	414,159		Jun 15 04:39 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	President, APUS	May 13 '26	Sale	53.34	4,500	240,030	78,575	May 15 04:04 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	Officer	May 13 '26	Proposed Sale	53.34	4,500	240,030		May 13 01:40 PM
325 CAPITAL LLC		Mar 19 '26	Sale	54.76	95,512	5,230,615	901,234	Mar 23 04:55 PM
325 CAPITAL LLC		Mar 20 '26	Sale	53.78	65,000	3,495,461	836,234	Mar 23 04:55 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	President, APUS	Mar 19 '26	Sale	54.08	1,100	59,488	83,075	Mar 20 04:04 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	Officer	Mar 19 '26	Proposed Sale	54.08	1,100	59,488		Mar 19 01:19 PM
Gaffney Karmela	SVP, Chief Marketing Officer	Mar 17 '26	Sale	55.87	2,700	150,859	40,527	Mar 19 08:36 AM
325 CAPITAL LLC		Mar 18 '26	Sale	55.41	63,500	3,518,700	996,746	Mar 18 07:34 PM
325 CAPITAL LLC		Mar 16 '26	Sale	55.45	61,962	3,435,613	1,119,043	Mar 18 07:34 PM
325 CAPITAL LLC		Mar 17 '26	Sale	55.85	58,797	3,283,530	1,060,246	Mar 18 07:34 PM
325 CAPITAL LLC	Director	Mar 16 '26	Proposed Sale	55.98	215,000	12,035,700		Mar 17 07:09 PM
Beckett Thomas	SVP, General Counsel	Mar 16 '26	Sale	57.70	2,000	115,400	62,172	Mar 17 05:11 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	President, APUS	Mar 16 '26	Sale	53.87	6,500	350,129	84,175	Mar 17 05:10 PM
Axenson Tanya Joy	SVP, Chief HR Officer	Mar 16 '26	Sale	55.68	20,000	1,113,577	49,917	Mar 17 05:09 PM
Gaffney Karmela	Officer	Mar 17 '26	Proposed Sale	55.87	2,700	150,859		Mar 17 04:31 PM
Axenson Tanya Joy	Officer	Mar 16 '26	Proposed Sale	55.68	20,000	1,113,577		Mar 16 02:24 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	Officer	Mar 16 '26	Proposed Sale	53.87	6,500	350,129		Mar 16 01:57 PM
Beckett Thomas	Officer	Mar 16 '26	Proposed Sale	57.70	2,000	115,400		Mar 16 11:02 AM
Wilkins Harry T	Former Officer	Jan 06 '26	Proposed Sale	38.03	5,760	219,053		Jan 06 12:00 PM
Wilkins Harry T	Former Officer	Dec 19 '25	Proposed Sale	38.50	24,734	952,259		Dec 19 10:46 AM
Wilkins Harry T	Former Officer	Dec 18 '25	Proposed Sale	38.50	233	8,971		Dec 18 04:49 PM
SUNDERLAND RICHARD W JR	Former Officer	Nov 25 '25	Proposed Sale	34.99	9,840	344,260		Nov 25 04:53 PM
SUNDERLAND RICHARD W JR	Former Officer	Nov 24 '25	Proposed Sale	34.58	20,174	697,688		Nov 24 04:53 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	President, APUS	Nov 12 '25	Option Exercise	10.66	5,500	58,630	87,749	Nov 13 04:07 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	President, APUS	Nov 12 '25	Sale	34.68	5,500	190,740	82,249	Nov 13 04:07 PM
Axenson Tanya Joy	SVP, Chief HR Officer	Nov 12 '25	Option Exercise	15.74	10,363	163,114	68,766	Nov 13 04:06 PM
Axenson Tanya Joy	SVP, Chief HR Officer	Nov 12 '25	Sale	34.77	10,363	360,305	58,403	Nov 13 04:06 PM
Axenson Tanya Joy	Officer	Nov 12 '25	Proposed Sale	34.77	10,363	360,305		Nov 12 03:58 PM
Fernandes Nuno S.	Officer	Nov 12 '25	Proposed Sale	34.68	5,500	190,740		Nov 12 03:51 PM

American Public Education, Inc. provides online and on-campus postsecondary education services. It operates through the following segments: American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University (RU), and Hondros College of Nursing (HCN). The APUS segment provides online postsecondary educational services. The RU segment provides nursing and health sciences focused on postsecondary educational services. The HCN segment provides nursing educational services. The company was founded by James P. Etter in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, WV.

PresidentMs. Angela K. Selden

Executive VP & CFOMr. Edward H. Codispoti CPA

Interim Chief Innovation & Technology OfficerMr. James Kenigsberg

Senior VPMr. Thomas A. Beckett J.D.

President of RUMr. Mark L. Arnold

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