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American Public Education Inc

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SectorConsumer defensive

45.9 -0.58

Overview

Share price change

24h

Current

Min

45.43

Max

46.74

Key metrics

By Trading Economics

Income

-8M

9.8M

Sales

-3M

172M

P/E

Sector Avg

18.235

25.72

EPS

0.52

Profit margin

5.691

Employees

2,360

EBITDA

-6M

18M

Recommendations

By TipRanks

Recommendations

Strong Buy

12 Months Forecast

+32.76% upside

Dividends

By Acuity

Next Earnings

9 Nov 2026

Market Stats

By TradingEconomics

Market Cap

-164M

811M

Previous open

46.48

Previous close

45.9

News Sentiment

By Acuity

50%

50%

46 / 130 Consumer defensive

American Public Education Inc Chart

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Related News

24 Aug 2026, 20:13 UTC

American Public Education Inc shares are higher in after-market hours, continuing a trend of three consecutive sessions of gains, despite no specific news.

21 Aug 2026, 19:16 UTC

American Public Education Inc shares are higher, recovering from a prior dip during Friday's session, reaching a high of 3.02%. No specific news was identified.

20 Aug 2026, 19:41 UTC

American Public Education Inc shares are lower today amid a broader market decline, despite positive economic indicators suggesting resilience in some sectors.

18 Aug 2026, 19:51 UTC

News

American Public Education shares are higher, supported by a favorable outlook from analysts and significant upward movement in the Education Services sector.

17 Aug 2026, 20:06 UTC

American Public Education shares are declining amid broader market weakness and concerns about consumer sentiment following a significant drop in U.S. retail sales.

14 Aug 2026, 19:56 UTC

News
Macro Event

APEI shares declined as Nuno Fernandes exercised options for 8,800 shares at $10.66, realizing $304,304, contributing to morning session pressure.

13 Aug 2026, 19:31 UTC

News

American Public Education Inc shares are higher as management meets with B. Riley today, contributing to positive sentiment and increased trading volume.

12 Aug 2026, 20:01 UTC

American Public Education Inc shares are lower today, continuing a decline since Tuesday's close. Trading volume is unusually high amid the downward trend.

11 Aug 2026, 20:02 UTC

News

American Public Education Inc shares are lower amid analyst upgrades, as Q3 revenue guidance of $164.5 million to $167 million raises investor concerns.

10 Aug 2026, 23:01 UTC

News

American Public Education Inc reported strong second-quarter results, raising full-year revenue guidance to $690 million to $698 million. Shares are higher in after-market hours.

7 Aug 2026, 19:41 UTC

American Public Education Inc is rising amid strong gains in the Education Services sub-sector, with unusually high trading volume noted today.

6 Aug 2026, 20:01 UTC

News

American Public Education completed a consolidation to form the American Public University System. Shares are lower today amid investor concerns about future growth.

5 Aug 2026, 19:36 UTC

American Public Education Inc's shares are lower, impacted by a decline in the Education Services sub-sector. The stock remains above its 20-day moving average.

4 Aug 2026, 20:01 UTC

American Public Education Inc is rising amid a positive market trend and higher trading volume, though no specific company news has been identified.

3 Aug 2026, 20:02 UTC

Macro Event

American Public Education Inc. shares rise sharply following a higher-than-expected yield of 3.9% from the recent 6-Month Bill Auction. Trading volume is unusually high.

31 Jul 2026, 19:46 UTC

American Public Education Inc. shares are lower today amid broader market concerns about inflation and rising bond yields, reflecting notable volatility during the session.

30 Jul 2026, 20:14 UTC

Shares of American Public Education Inc. are trading lower in after-market hours, influenced by broader market volatility and mixed economic signals.

29 Jul 2026, 19:02 UTC

American Public Education Inc shares are higher today amid strong intraday performance and unusually high trading volume, though no specific news was identified.

27 Jul 2026, 19:02 UTC

News

American Public Education Inc. is rising following recognition for low tuition among private colleges, supported by strong sector performance and high trading volume.

23 Jul 2026, 19:46 UTC

Macro Event
News

American Public Education Inc will host its Q2 2026 earnings call on August 10, following its financial results release. Shares are higher since Wednesday's close.

22 Jul 2026, 20:13 UTC

American Public Education Inc shares are lower in after-market trading, continuing a six-session decline amid rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions.

21 Jul 2026, 19:31 UTC

American Public Education Inc. is experiencing high trading volume today, though shares remain near unchanged amid a declining Education Services sector.

20 Jul 2026, 20:06 UTC

Macro Event

American Public Education Inc is lower today, influenced by the recent 6-Month Bill Auction yield of 3.8%, impacting investor sentiment.

Peer Comparison

Price change

American Public Education Inc Forecast

Price Target

By TipRanks

32.76% upside

12 Months Forecast

Average 61.4 USD  32.76%

High 64 USD

Low 55 USD

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets forAmerican Public Education Inc - Dist in the last 3 months.

Rating Consensus

By TipRanks

Strong Buy

6 ratings

5

Buy

1

Hold

0

Sell

Sentiment

By Acuity

46 / 130 Consumer defensive

News Sentiment

Neutral

Volatility

Below average

News Volume (RCV)

Below average

Financials

Selling and administration expenses

Operating expenses

Pre-tax profit

Sales

Cost of sales

Gross profit on sales

Interest expense on debt

EBITDA

Operating profit

$

About American Public Education Inc

American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 184 degree programs and 134 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, homeland security, business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning opportunities in leadership, finance, human resources, and other fields of study critical to the federal government workforce. It also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, pre-licensure nursing programs, diploma in practical nursing, and an associate degree in nursing. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
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