American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol APEI
  • Rev/Share 35.5761
  • Book/Share 17.3774
  • PB 1.6947
  • Debt/Equity 0.3386
  • CurrentRatio 3.2663
  • ROIC 0.0542

 

  • MktCap 531269165.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.5987
  • PFCF 11.4596
  • PE 21.4532
  • Debt/Assets 0.1814
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.0821

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation APEI Lake Street -- Buy -- $30 April 25, 2025
Resumed APEI B. Riley Securities -- Buy -- $28 March 28, 2025
Upgrade APEI William Blair Market Perform Outperform -- -- March 7, 2025

News

APEI Stock Soars 13% After Q1 Earnings: Still a Buy or Fold?
APEI
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Public Education, Inc.'s APEI shares have moved up 12.6% since it released its first-quarter 2025 results on May 12, 2025, significantly outperforming the Zacks Schools industry, the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 Index. The detailed price performance is shown in the chart below.

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5 Leading School Stocks to Buy in the Evolving Education Market
APEI, LAUR, LINC, LRN, PRDO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

These school stocks are thriving as education pivots toward career-ready skills and digital learning, innovative teaching platforms - LRN, LAUR, PRDO, LINC and APEI.

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Is American Public Education (APEI) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
APEI
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how American Public Education (APEI) and Playa Hotels & Resorts (PLYA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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American Public Education (APEI) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
APEI
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

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APEI Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Both Up Y/Y, Stock Gains
APEI
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Public's first-quarter 2025 performance highlights robust enrollment trends and benefits from tuition increases. Dive in for the details.

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APEI to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
APEI
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Public's first-quarter results are likely to reflect strong enrollment trends at APUS and HCN, along with continued improvement at RU.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About American Public Education (APEI) Q1 Earnings
APEI
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of American Public Education (APEI) for the quarter ended March 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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APUS to Celebrate Over 18,000 Graduates at One of its Largest-Ever Commencements on May 9-10
APEI
Published: May 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Class of 2025 Graduates, Including 11 Doctoral Students and Several Award Winners, Will be Recognized during Two Days of Events at the Gaylord National Resort CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS), which offers online degree and certificate programs through American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), will celebrate some 18,100 graduates from all 50 states and several countries at one of its largest-ever commencement events on May 9-10.

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APUS Honors Students for Academic Excellence
APEI
Published: April 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

First Quarter 2025 President's List Announced CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating students for their outstanding academic accomplishments, American Public University System (APUS), which includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), proudly announces its President's List for the first quarter of 2025.

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Can American Public Education (APEI) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
APEI
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Public Education (APEI) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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American Public Climbs 10% in 3 Months: Should You Buy, Hold or Fold?
APEI
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

APEI is benefiting from robust enrollment trends amid increased costs and expenses. Dive in to learn more about the stock's performance.

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American Public Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top, Enrollment Up Y/Y
APEI
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

APEI's fourth-quarter 2024 results reflect robust segmental contributions backed by increased enrollment. Learn more about the factors here.

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American Public Education, Inc. Appoints Richard J. Statuto to its Board of Directors
APEI
Published: March 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

A Former Health System CEO, Mr. Statuto Has Over 30 Years of Leadership Experience CHARLES TOWN, W.V.

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Countdown to American Public Education (APEI) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
APEI
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for American Public Education (APEI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2024.

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American Public University System (APUS) Champions Academic Research Globally
APEI
Published: February 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Innovative Faculty Research Grants and 19 Applied Learning Projects with 50 Students Help Drive the University's Global Digital Journey CHARLES TOWN, W. Va. , Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) proudly celebrates significant academic research advancements, showcasing groundbreaking projects and impactful global collaborations in 2024.

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American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Call Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00pm ET
APEI
Published: February 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI), a leading education services provider that offers respected, innovative and affordable educational programs and services through its wholly owned subsidiaries will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

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About American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

  • IPO Date 2007-11-09
  • Website https://www.apei.com
  • Industry Education & Training Services
  • CEO Ms. Angela K. Selden
  • Employees 2493

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.