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AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:APEI - US02913V1035 - Common Stock

35.155 USD
+0.34 (+0.99%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 9:59:00 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, APEI scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.

The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that APEI is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 91% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by APEI over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
APEI is one of the better performing stocks in the Diversified Consumer Services industry, it outperforms 92% of 77 stocks in the same industry.
APEI is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so APEI is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month APEI has a been trading in the 30.20 - 39.33 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
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AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION / APEI Weekly stock chart
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION / APEI Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

Besides having an excellent technical rating, APEI also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 34.72, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

30.35

39.87

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 33.64 to 34.72. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 31.68 to 31.98. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 30.66 to 31.07. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @39.48 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for APEI is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for APEI is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength91.96POSITIVEAPEI has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.96% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of APEI is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of APEI is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of APEI is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)51.91NEUTRALThe RSI value for APEI is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.23POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests APEI has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)49NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for APEI is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)5.39HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for APEI suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)27.11POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for APEI suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
39.3433.635.70 (14.50%)6.89%
An entry @39.34. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @33.63. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 5.70 points, which is 14.50%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 6.89% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION / APEI Daily stock chart

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION

NASDAQ:APEI (12/1/2025, 9:59:00 AM)

35.155

+0.34 (+0.99%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Performance
% Chg0.99%
1 Week-1.01%
2 Weeks0.77%
1 Month1.38%
3 Month15.36%
6 Month18.22%
12 Month68.84%
2 Year342.38%
3 Year170.93%
5 Year12.16%
10 Year49.61%
15 Year1.89%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.84
ATR(20)%5.39%
ATR Inc-51.96%
Range Today0.9
ADR(20)1.85
ADR(20)%5.25%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.96
3 months CRS86.07
6 months CRS75.17
Mansfield1.27
10 Day High39.33
10 Day Low32.96
20 Day High39.33
20 Day Low30.2
52 Week High39.83
52 Week Low18.77
CS1 End34.72
CR1 Start39.48
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.91%
DER(5)-1.34%
Volume9.58K
Volume Incr-35.47%
Vol(5)252.40K
Vol(50)290.01K

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION / APEI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to APEI.


What is the current trend direction of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock?

The current trend direction for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) has an RSI value of 51.9131. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION?

The MACD indicator for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) has a value of 0.225909, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the support and resistance level for APEI stock?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) has a support level at 34.72 and a resistance level at 39.48. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of APEI support and resistance levels.