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American Public Education

22.59 USD
+0.27
1.21%
Updated Apr 1, 3:20 PM EDT
1 day
1.21%
5 days
-1.40%
1 month
10.79%
3 months
6.56%
6 months
58.08%
Year to date
6.56%
1 year
59.20%
5 years
-1.09%
10 years
-25.00%
 

About: American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.

Employees: 6,117

0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

54% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $240M [Q3] → $370M (+$129M) [Q4]

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 4 (+1) [Q4]

31% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 38 | Existing positions reduced: 29

16% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 19

4.88% more ownership

Funds ownership: 92.13% [Q3] → 97.01% (+4.88%) [Q4]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 105 [Q3] → 107 (+2) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$24
6%
upside
Avg. target
$24
6%
upside
High target
$24
6%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Truist Securities
Jasper Bibb
46% 1-year accuracy
6 / 13 met price target
6%upside
$24
Hold
Maintained
10 Mar 2025
Barrington Research
Alexander Paris
60% 1-year accuracy
77 / 128 met price target
6%upside
$24
Outperform
Maintained
7 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about APEI published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
American Public University System's Esports Program Earns Specialized Accreditation from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
The University's Esports Program is the First of its Kind in the United States to Receive this Specialized Accreditation CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) has awarded specialized accreditation to American Public University System's Bachelor of Science in Esports Program.
American Public University System's Esports Program Earns Specialized Accreditation from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
American Public Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top, Enrollment Up Y/Y
APEI's fourth-quarter 2024 results reflect robust segmental contributions backed by increased enrollment. Learn more about the factors here.
American Public Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top, Enrollment Up Y/Y
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
American Public Education, Inc. Appoints Richard J. Statuto to its Board of Directors
A Former Health System CEO, Mr. Statuto Has Over 30 Years of Leadership Experience CHARLES TOWN, W.V.
American Public Education, Inc. Appoints Richard J. Statuto to its Board of Directors
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 6, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian Prenoveau - IR Angela Selden - President and CEO Rick Sunderland - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Stephen Sheldon - William Blair Jasper Bibb - Truist Securities Operator Good afternoon, and thank you for standing by. My name is Kelvin, and I will be your conference operator today.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
American Public Education (APEI) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for American Public Education (APEI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
American Public Education (APEI) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
American Public Education (APEI) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
American Public Education (APEI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.64 per share a year ago.
American Public Education (APEI) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
American Public Education Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Net Income & Adjusted EBITDA Exceeded Guidance, Driven by Improvement in APUS, Rasmussen and Hondros College of Nursing Segments CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), a portfolio of education companies providing online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning to over 125,000 students through four subsidiary institutions, has reported unaudited financial and operational results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.
American Public Education Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 weeks ago
American Public University System (APUS) Joins Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) to Help Develop Tomorrow's Business Leaders
BHEF and APUS Share Common Goals to Solve Talent Gaps in Digital Economy CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Signaling its ongoing commitment to developing tomorrow's business leaders, American Public University System (APUS) has joined the Business-Higher Education Forum ® (BHEF), a nationwide organization that connects forward-looking business and higher education executives to build the future of learning and work.
American Public University System (APUS) Joins Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) to Help Develop Tomorrow's Business Leaders
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Factors to Note Ahead of American Public's Q4 Earnings Release
APEI's fourth-quarter earnings are likely to be hurt by lower GSUSA contribution.
Factors to Note Ahead of American Public's Q4 Earnings Release
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Countdown to American Public Education (APEI) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for American Public Education (APEI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2024.
Countdown to American Public Education (APEI) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
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