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AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION

APEINASDAQ
๐Ÿ† #2294 by market capEarnings Nov 9US Equity
$45.31โ–ผ $0.41 (โˆ’0.91%)
Live
1hโ–ผ 1.9%
24hโ–ผ 0.9%
7dโ–ผ 15.9%
14dโ–ผ 11.6%
30dโ–ผ 23.3%
1yโ–ฒ 55.7%
๐ŸฆMarket Cap
$831M
Small Cap
๐Ÿ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+3.8%
Slowing
๐Ÿ“ŠGross Margin
55.0%
Healthy
๐Ÿ’ตFCF Margin
13.6%
Healthy
โš–๏ธP/S Ratio
1.4x
Cheap
Otter Score
52
Weak

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$44.72 โ€“ $45.53
52-Week Range
$27.74 โ€“ $61.59
Volume
$4.26B
Avg Volume
$4.22B
Shares Outstanding
18.3M
Next Earnings
Sep 20, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$649M
Last Q Revenue
$172M
P/E Ratio
23.3
P/S Ratio
1.4x
EPS (TTM)
$2.16
Dividend Yield
0.14%

Why Investors Own APEI

  • โœ“High-growth profile โ€” revenue up +0.3% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • โœ“Healthy economics โ€” 64% gross margin and 26% free-cash-flow margin.
  • โœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
โš ๏ธ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

Financial Trends

Revenue (TTM)
$649Mโ–ฒ +1.6% YoY
Gross Margin (TTM)
63.8%โ–ฒ +3.1% YoY
Operating Income (TTM)
$244Mโ–ฒ +1.6% YoY
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$170Mโ–ฒ +1.6% YoY

About AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), along with its affiliated entities, delivers higher learning opportunities accessible both online and at physical campuses. The organization operates through three principal divisions: the American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. APEI provides an extensive array of academic pathways, offering 130 degree programs and 111 certificate qualifications across diverse fields of study. These include business administration, health sciences, technology, criminal justice, education, and the liberal arts, in addition to specialized areas like national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. Furthermore, the company places a significant emphasis on healthcare education, featuring a practical nursing diploma, an associate's degree in nursing, and an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology. Established in 1991, American Public Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Charles Town, West Virginia.

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Otter Score Breakdown

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Overall Score
Weak
52/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
14 analysts
Strong Buy4
Buy8
Hold2
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Aug 2026

Latest News & Updates

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Benzingaยท23h ago

Lake Street Maintains Buy on APEI, Raises Price Target to $64

Lake Street analyst Eric Martinuzzi maintains APEI (NASDAQ:APEI) with a Buy and raises the price target from $62 to $64.

Benzingaยท1d ago

12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

Gainers Fort Technology (NASDAQ:FRTT) shares moved upwards by 64.8% to $1.61 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $11.1 million. Wah Fu Education Group (NASDAQ:WAFU) shares

SeekingAlphaยท1d ago

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 10, 2026 5:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsJack LandryAngela Selden - President, CEO &...

SeekingAlphaยท1d ago

American Public Education, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

2026-08-10. The following slide deck was published by American Public Education, Inc.

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Benzingaยท1d ago

UPDATE: APEI Sees FY2026 GAAP EPS $2.48-$2.79 vs $2.53 Est; Raises FY2026 Sales Guidance from $686.000M-$696.000M to $690.000M-$698.000M vs $691.230M Est

APEI (NASDAQ:APEI) is looking for FY2026 GAAP EPS of $2.48-$2.79 vs $2.53 analyst estimate. Raises FY2026 sales outlook from $686.000 million-$696.000 million to $690.000 million-$698.000 million vs $691.230 million

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Benzingaยท1d ago

APEI Raises FY2026 Sales Guidance from $686.000M-$696.000M to $690.000M-$698.000M vs $691.230M Est

APEI (NASDAQ:APEI) raises FY2026 sales outlook from $686.000 million-$696.000 million to $690.000 million-$698.000 million vs $691.230 million estimate.