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AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) Stock Overview

USA - NASDAQ:APEI - US02913V1035 - Common Stock

38.67 USD
+1.45 (+3.9%)
Last: 10/14/2025, 8:00:00 PM
34.27 USD
-4.4 (-11.38%)
After Hours: 10/14/2025, 8:00:00 PM

APEI Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
52 Week High39.83
52 Week Low14.01
Market Cap698.77M
Shares18.07M
Float17.21M
Yearly Dividend0.34
Dividend YieldN/A
EPS(TTM)1.06
PE36.48
Fwd PE17.95
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
IPO11-09 2007-11-09
Sector
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS SubIndustryEducation Services


APEI short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of APEI in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 20 40 60

APEI long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of APEI in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 200 400 600 800

The current stock price of APEI is 38.67 USD. In the past month the price increased by 8.35%. In the past year, price increased by 170.04%.

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APEI Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Education Services" sub-industry
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Symbol
Company Name
TA
FA
PE
Market Cap
DUOL DUOLINGO 137.44 15.24B
PSO PEARSON PLC-SPONSORED ADR 17.14 9.13B
EDU NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATIO-SP ADR 16.89 8.42B
LRN STRIDE INC 24.32 6.39B
TAL TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR 40.19 6.31B
LOPE GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC 25 5.99B
BFAM BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUT 25.04 5.60B
ATGE ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC 22.41 5.38B
LAUR LAUREATE EDUCATION INC 17.52 4.39B
GHC GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B 14.77 4.24B
MH MCGRAW HILL INC N/A 2.41B
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP 14.19 2.27B

About APEI

Company Profile

APEI logo image American Public Education, Inc. provides online and on-campus postsecondary education services. The company is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia and currently employs 2,493 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2007-11-09. Its segments include APUS, RU and HCN. The APUS segment provides online postsecondary education directed primarily at the needs of the military, military-affiliated, public service and service-minded communities through American Military University (AMU), and American Public University (APU). APUS provides online postsecondary education to approximately 88,400 adult learners. The RU segment provides nursing and health sciences-focused postsecondary education to over 14,600 students at its 20 campuses in six states and online. The HCN segment offers pre-licensure nursing programs that are designed to prepare individuals for productive careers through both a PN degree and an ADN degree, and two Direct Entry ADN degrees.

Company Info

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION

111 W Congress St

Charles Town WEST VIRGINIA 25414 US

CEO: Angela Selden

Employees: 4305

APEI Company Website

APEI Investor Relations

Phone: 13047243700

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION / APEI FAQ

What is the stock price of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION today?

The current stock price of APEI is 38.67 USD. The price increased by 3.9% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION stock?

The exchange symbol of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION is APEI and it is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.


On which exchange is APEI stock listed?

APEI stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION stock?

14 analysts have analysed APEI and the average price target is 39.49 USD. This implies a price increase of 2.12% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 38.67. Check the AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION worth?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) has a market capitalization of 698.77M USD. This makes APEI a Small Cap stock.


How many employees does AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION have?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) currently has 4305 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) has a support level at 37.79. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of APEI support and resistance levels.


Is AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) expected to grow?

The Revenue of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) is expected to grow by 5.48% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the APEI EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock pay dividends?

APEI does not pay a dividend.


When does AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) report earnings?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) will report earnings on 2025-11-10, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI)?

The PE ratio for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) is 36.48. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 1.06 and the current share price of 38.67 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for APEI.


What is the Short Interest ratio of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock?

The outstanding short interest for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) is 7.46% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the APEI short interest.


APEI Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to APEI. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, APEI is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 96.15% of all stocks.


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APEI Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to APEI. While APEI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment.


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APEI Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months APEI reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 1.06. The EPS increased by 20.45% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 3.01%
ROA 3.61%
ROE 7.12%
Debt/Equity 0.35
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Sales Q2Q%6.46%
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.5%

APEI Forecast & Estimates

14 analysts have analysed APEI and the average price target is 39.49 USD. This implies a price increase of 2.12% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 38.67.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 57.37% and a revenue growth 5.48% for APEI


Analysts
Analysts82.86
Price Target39.49 (2.12%)
EPS Next Y57.37%
Revenue Next Year5.48%

APEI Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners105.56%
Ins Owners4.06%
Short Float %7.46%
Short Ratio5.15