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American Public Education (APEI)
$45.36-0.02 (-0.04%)
Pre-Market$45.60+0.24 (+0.52%)· Last close Sep 4
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
American Public Education, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $45.36 with a market capitalization of $942M. Wall Street consensus targets $62.83 (6 analysts), implying a +38.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 26% below its 52-week high of $61.59, remaining 5.7% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +38.5% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $174.74M↑ | $158.33M↓ | $163.22M↑ | $162.77M↓ | $164.55M |
| Gross Profit | $100.11M↑ | $89.38M↑ | $88.52M↑ | $84.34M↓ | $89.61M |
| Operating Income | $21.80M↑ | $19.05M↑ | $13.74M↑ | $7.06M↓ | $14.00M |
| Net Income | $17.73M↑ | $12.61M↑ | $5.56M↑ | $4.50M↓ | $8.89M |
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Fundamentals
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$941.89M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
13.19%
Volume
Today's trading volume
115,963
Recent News
American Public Education (APEI) Proves Its Multi-Year Overhaul Finally Paid Off
On August 10, American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) reported second-quarter results that beat the high end of its own guidance on nearly every line, then raised its outlook for the rest of the year. Revenue climbed 5.5% to $171.7 million, adjusted EBITDA jumped 36.8% to $20.7 million, and the company swung from a net loss a […]
APEI Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Revenue grew 5.5% as margins expanded 275 basis points on disciplined cost management.
American Public Education, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby summary of American Public Education, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call
American Public Education Inc (APEI) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth ...
APEI delivers robust Q2 with 36.8% adjusted EBITDA growth and lifts full-year outlook, while navigating active-duty deployment challenges and marketing cost pressures.
American Public Education Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) raised its full-year 2026 outlook after reporting second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA that exceeded the high end of its guidance ranges. The company also completed the institutional combination of its education units and announced plans to implement an