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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
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APEI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$5.03 - $21.04
Previous Close$16.87
Volume138.02K
Average Volume (3M)154.15K
Market Cap
$298.63M
Enterprise Value$391.38M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$92.75M
Price to Earnings (P/E)69.1
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2024EPS Estimate
$0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding17,701,671
10 Day Avg. Volume107,265
30 Day Avg. Volume154,153
Standard Deviation0.19
R-Squared0.11
Alpha-0.00395
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)1.23
Price to Sales (P/S)0.49
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.00
P/FCF Ratio13.10
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.00Price Target Upside15.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
American Public Education News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceAdjusted EBITDA increased 24.4%, above estimates and near the high end of management’s guidance.
Future ProfitabilityExpected recovery already underway at Rasmussen University is contributing to the optimistic outlook for profitability in 2024.
Valuation And Market DemandGiven its substantial discount valuation and recovering demand for affordable online higher education and nursing programs, an OUTPERFORM investment rating is maintained.
Bears Say
EarningsThe results of its second quarter ended June 30 were below expectations, leading to a stock sell-off.
Financial PerformanceRevenues in the second quarter increased 3.9% to $152.9 million, falling short of the estimate of $154.0 million and management’s guidance of $153-155 million.
GuidanceInitial guidance for the third quarter was sharply below expectations, prompting concerns about future performance.
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Ownership Overview
19.25% Insiders
14.55% Mutual Funds
8.30% Other Institutional Investors
44.00% 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 $5.03 and its highest was $21.04 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2024 which is in 4 days.
How were American Public Education’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2024. The company reported $0.051 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.068 by -$0.017.
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 $0.14.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education have?
American Public Education has 17,701,672 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education reported an EPS of $0.051 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.068. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -27.944%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education?
Among the largest hedge funds holding American Public Education’s share is First Eagle Investment Management LLC. It holds American Public Education’s shares valued at N/A.
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American Public Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$20.00 (15.27% Upside)
$20.00 (15.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APEI Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 154.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $13.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
273.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc. engages in the provision of online and on-campus postsecondary education. It operates through the American Public Education and Hondros College of Nursing segments. The American Public Education segment reflects the operational activities of the company's subsidiary American Public University System, Inc., other corporate activities, and minority investments. The Hondros College of Nursing segment concerns health science and technology focused programs. The company was founded by James P. Etter in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, WV.
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APEI Company Deck
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APEI Earnings Call
Q2 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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APEI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$20.00
▲(15.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering APEI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
7/26 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+3.53%
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