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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
APEI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.80 - $25.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.62K
Average Volume (3M)116.97K
Market Cap
$403.11M
Enterprise Value$341.51M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$85.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.1
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
May 13, 2025EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.54
Shares Outstanding18,036,420
10 Day Avg. Volume114,958
30 Day Avg. Volume116,965
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)62.40
P/FCF Ratio21.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.85
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.07
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$25.33Price Target Upside10.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
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American Public Education News
PremiumCompany Announcements
APEI Earnings Call Highlights Strong Growth and Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
American Public Education, Inc. Reports Strong Q4 2024 Results---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceAmerican Public Education reported fourth-quarter results with a 7.4% revenue increase to $164.1 million, surpassing estimates and management’s guidance.
Growth PotentialExpectations for accelerating enrollment growth and margin expansion in 2025 support an OUTPERFORM rating and price target.
ProfitabilityAdjusted EBITDA increased by 22.2% to $31.4 million, exceeding estimates and management’s guidance, reflecting strong profitability.
Stock ValuationAPEI’s shares are trading at a discount compared to the for-profit postsecondary peer group average, indicating potential value.
Bears Say
GuidanceManagement’s updated full-year 2024 guidance for revenue is slightly below its prior guidance.
Revenue ExpectationManagement's updated full-year 2024 guidance is slightly below prior revenue and net income expectations.
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Ownership Overview
20.18% Insiders
14.44% Mutual Funds
0.30% Other Institutional Investors
50.48% 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 $11.80 and its highest was $25.60 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education’s market cap?
American Public Education’s market cap is $403.11M.
When is American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2025 which is in 20 days.
How were American Public Education’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education released its earnings results on Mar 06, 2025. The company reported $0.756 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.615 by $0.141.
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 0.3.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education have?
American Public Education has 18,036,420 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education reported an EPS of $0.756 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.615. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 22.078%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in APEI
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American Public Education Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$25.33 (10.27% Upside)
$25.33 (10.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APEI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $155.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
76.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education
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.
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APEI Company Deck
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APEI Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a positive outlook with strong enrollment growth across Rasmussen University and Hondros College, and overall financial outperformance in 2024. However, some challenges like slight EBITDA margin decline at APUS and increased costs impacting first quarter 2025 earnings were noted.Read More>---
APEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$25.33
▲(10.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering APEI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/26 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+16.95%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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