APEI

$55.98

Post-MarketAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States.

Historical Price

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$55.98
Potential Downside
49.7%
Whystock Fair Value$28.15
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Fundamentals

SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryEducation & Training Services

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).
$1.03B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
39.99
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.66
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.54%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
3.24

Recent News

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BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 16, 2026

Why American Public Education (APEI) Might be Well Poised for a Surge

American Public Education (APEI) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 15, 2026

American Public Education Resets Growth Model With Campus Expansion And Buybacks

American Public Education (NasdaqGS: APEI) secured regulatory clearance that allows Rasmussen University to open new campuses. The company completed divestitures of non core assets and moved to combine its three institutions into a single entity. APEI also announced a $50 million share repurchase plan alongside a substantial refinancing package. For investors tracking American Public Education at a share price of $57.66, these updates come after a period of very strong long term returns,...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
TipRanks
Mar 14, 2026

American Public Education price target raised to $56 from $51 at Barrington

Barrington raised the firm’s price target on American Public Education (APEI) to $56 from $51 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. With the government shutdown and its impact on American Public’s earnings now behind, the firm expects accelerating enrollment growth and margin expansion in 2026, the analyst tells investors.Claim 70% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 13, 2026

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

American Public Education (APEI) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.