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APEI
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC.
NASDAQ
$47.87
▲ UP 0.21% (0.10)

KEY STATISTICS

Market Cap$874.43 M
52w High$61.59
52w Low$30.20
Dividend Yield—
Frequency—
P/E19.70
Volume168.76K
Shares Out.18.34M

COMPANY

LEADERSHIP

Angela K. Selden
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Angela K. Selden

COMPENSATION 2026

Salary$838,846
Stock Awards$3,103,874
Incentive Plan Pay$1,045,315
All Other Comp.$75,573
Total$5,063,608

ABOUT

SECTOR
Consumer Defensive
WENT PUBLIC
November 9, 2007
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
IPO
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
5,841

PRICE TARGET

Target High$64.00
Target Low$62.00
Target Median$64.00
Target Consensus$63.33

UPCOMING EARNINGS

DateNov 9, 2026
DayMonday
Rev. Est.$166.14M
NOV
9
MON

ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK

ETFS HOLDING
131
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

SHARES OWNED
60.22%
HOLDERS
293
TOP 8 OF 293 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE

PRICE

$47.87 ▲ UP 0.21% (+$0.10)
$47.60$47.80$48.00$48.209:30 AM10:35 AM11:40 AM12:44 PM1:49 PM2:54 PM3:59 PM47.87

About American Public Education, Inc.

https://www.apei.com ↗

American Public Education, Inc. offers online and campus-based postsecondary programs across three segments, providing 130 degrees and 111 certificates in diverse fields including health sciences, security, business, and liberal arts.

INDUSTRY

Education & Training Services

A SERVICE AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC. IS KNOWN FOR

Professional Nursing (ADN) Program at Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing

APEI’s ADN program prepares students to become RNs, supporting their strategy to address the national nursing shortage through healthcare education via Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing.

American Public Education in 2025

SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE
EARNINGS · NOVEMBER 2025

American Public Education Exceeds Expectations and Raises Full-Year Guidance in Strong Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

American Public Education, Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 financial results that surpassed analyst expectations and the top end of its own guidance for revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA. This strong performance was driven by significant enrollment growth in its nursing and university segments, leading the company to raise its full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast, signaling sustained momentum from its strategic simplification and growth initiatives.

RESTRUCTURING · Q3 2025 · PARTIALLY COMPLETED

APEI Accelerates 'Strategic Simplification' with Divestiture of Graduate School USA and Consolidation of Core University Brands

In 2025, American Public Education, Inc. executed a significant corporate restructuring centered on simplifying its business. The company completed the sale of Graduate School USA to focus on its core healthcare and military education markets. Concurrently, APEI is actively consolidating its primary institutions—American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing—into a single university system to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Latest News

ZACKS INVESTMENT RESEARCH · OCT 8, 2026

5 Schools Stocks Navigating Costs and Changing Education Demand

Although regulatory and cost pressures are hurting the Zacks Schools industry, rising demand for career-focused education, healthcare and digital learning supports stocks like LAUR, MH, STRA, APEI and LINC.

EARLIER COVERAGE
ZACKS INVESTMENT RESEARCH · OCT 5, 2026

Here's Why American Public Education (APEI) is a Strong Growth Stock

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PRNEWSWIRE · OCT 2, 2026

American Military University and American Public University Recognize Third Quarter 2026 President's List Honorees

AMU|APU Celebrate Students' Highest Academic Achievement CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU) part of American Public University System are proud to recognize students who have earned the distinction of the President's List for the third quarter of 2026.

PRNEWSWIRE · OCT 1, 2026

Rasmussen University Launches Weekend Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Ocala Campus

New weekend program expands access to nursing education for working adults and career changers in Central Florida OCALA, Fla., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University part of American Public University System (Rasmussen) is expanding access to nursing education in Central Florida with the launch of a new weekend Practical Nursing (PN) Diploma program at its Ocala campus.

RATINGS SNAPSHOT

Overall rating: B+

DCFROEROAD/EP/EP/B
Discounted Cash Flow4
Return On Equity4
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings2
Price To Book2
Overall Score3

MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES

GRADE SUMMARY
BUY 3
OUTPERFORM 1
HOLD 1
5 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

SECTORS PEERS

PEERPRICE
LAUR$39.48COMPARE
CVSA$130.44COMPARE
PRDO$33.41COMPARE
STRA$82.41COMPARE
AFYA$14.03COMPARE
SENEA$171.01COMPARE
COUR$5.20COMPARE
PXED$26.05COMPARE

INSIDER TRADES

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DIRECTOR
Pianko Daniel S.
Purchase · 1.1K shares
2026-10-01
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OFFICER: CHIEF INNO & TECH OFFICER
Kenigsberg James
Sale · 1.3K shares
2026-08-12
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OFFICER: PRESIDENT, APUS
Fernandes Nuno S.
Sale · 8.8K shares
2026-08-12
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OFFICER: PRESIDENT, APUS
Fernandes Nuno S.
Purchase · 8.8K shares
2026-08-12