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American Public Education

22.35 USD
-1.80
7.45%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
22.05
-0.30
1.34%
1 day
-7.45%
5 days
-6.37%
1 month
0.77%
3 months
-0.49%
6 months
58.06%
Year to date
5.42%
1 year
71.79%
5 years
-9.40%
10 years
-26.48%
 

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 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

54% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $240M [Q3] → $369M (+$129M) [Q4]

39% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 39 | Existing positions reduced: 28

33% more funds holding in top 10

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

16% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 19

4.77% more ownership

Funds ownership: 92.09% [Q3] → 96.86% (+4.77%) [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
7%
upside
Avg. target
$24
7%
upside
High target
$24
7%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Truist Securities
Jasper Bibb
50% 1-year accuracy
6 / 12 met price target
7%upside
$24
Hold
Maintained
10 Mar 2025
Barrington Research
Alexander Paris
59% 1-year accuracy
77 / 130 met price target
7%upside
$24
Outperform
Maintained
7 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about APEI published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Rasmussen University Celebrates 125 Years of Transforming Lives Through Career-Focused Education and Strengthening Communities
Milestone anniversary honors a Legacy of Opportunity MINNEAPOLIS , April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University is excited to celebrate 125-years of transforming lives and strengthening communities through career-focused education. Rasmussen will mark this milestone in 2025 with a series of activities and initiatives honoring its enduring legacy of opportunity.
Rasmussen University Celebrates 125 Years of Transforming Lives Through Career-Focused Education and Strengthening Communities
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Can American Public Education (APEI) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
American Public Education (APEI) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Can American Public Education (APEI) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
American Public Climbs 10% in 3 Months: Should You Buy, Hold or Fold?
APEI is benefiting from robust enrollment trends amid increased costs and expenses. Dive in to learn more about the stock's performance.
American Public Climbs 10% in 3 Months: Should You Buy, Hold or Fold?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
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