American Public Education, Inc. APEI
- Market cap
- $781.7M
- P/E
- 16.6×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 13.80 | 17.40 | 23.15 | 21.51 | 18.47 | 18.11 | 7.83 | 3.76 | 9.65 | 18.77 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 30.79 | 27.40 | 46.15 | 34.97 | 41.09 | 39.19 | 24.73 | 13.74 | 23.84 | 39.83 |
High Price
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| 2,040 | 1,920 | 1,790 | 1,780 | 2,940 | 5,800 | 6,244 | 6,037 | 6,117 | 5,841 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 313 | 299 | 298 | 286 | 322 | 419 | 606 | 601 | 625 | 649 |
Revenue
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| 62.63% | 61.18% | 61.27% | 60.91% | 62.04% | 58.78% | 52.42% | 51.23% | 52.65% | 54.22% |
Gross Margin
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| 38 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 26 | 26 | (151) | (53) | 31 | 44 |
EBT
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| 12.26% | 11.71% | 11.91% | 5.82% | 8.03% | 6.23% | (24.94%) | (8.79%) | 4.95% | 6.74% |
EBT Margin
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| 24 | 21 | 26 | 10 | 19 | 18 | (115) | (47) | 16 | 32 |
Net Income
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| 24 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 186 | 93 | 21 | 17 |
Depreciation
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| 19.49 | 18.43 | 18.15 | 17.79 | 21.63 | 23.16 | 32.15 | 33.16 | 35.44 | 36.03 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.50 | 1.30 | 1.56 | 0.62 | 1.27 | 0.98 | (6.10) | (2.94) | 0.57 | 1.40 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 3.49 | 2.95 | 2.69 | 2.38 | 3.01 | 0.90 | 1.55 | 2.51 | 2.77 | 3.44 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.97) | (0.82) | (0.57) | (0.45) | (0.28) | (0.62) | (0.83) | (0.76) | (1.20) | 0.39 |
Capex/Sh
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| 2.52 | 2.13 | 2.12 | 1.93 | 2.73 | 0.28 | 0.72 | 1.75 | 1.58 | 3.83 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 16.47 | 17.83 | 19.58 | 18.44 | 20.63 | 22.98 | 18.54 | 16.12 | 17.24 | 16.37 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Shares
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| 16.53 | 19.69 | 18.36 | 43.48 | 24.00 | 21.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 38.52 | 26.81 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.27 | 1.40 | 1.57 | 1.54 | 1.41 | 0.96 | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.61 | 1.05 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.51 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.49 | 1.48 | 0.97 | 0.78 | 0.72 | 1.44 | 2.31 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.73 | 0.99 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 0.53 | 0.95 |
EV/Sales
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| 6.23 | 6.92 | 7.33 | 8.03 | 5.77 | 80.89 | 16.23 | 4.57 | 11.83 | 8.88 |
EV/FCF
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| 56 | 48 | 44 | 38 | 45 | 16 | 29 | 46 | 49 | 62 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (16) | (13) | (9) | (7) | (4) | (11) | (16) | (14) | (21) | 7 |
Capex
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| 40 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 41 | 5 | 14 | 32 | 28 | 69 |
FCF
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| 116 | 148 | 188 | 178 | 197 | 119 | 115 | 143 | 181 | 185 |
Working Cap'
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| — | — | — | 12 | 9 | 161 | 108 | 95 | 93 | 95 |
Total Debt
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| (146) | (179) | (212) | (191) | (219) | 11 | (22) | (50) | (66) | (82) |
Net Debt
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| 265 | 289 | 321 | 297 | 307 | 416 | 350 | 292 | 304 | 295 |
Sh' Equity
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| 7.85% | 6.45% | 7.22% | 2.76% | 5.19% | 3.24% | (17.16%) | (9.09%) | 1.78% | 4.64% |
ROA
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| 20.22% | 19.77% | 18.63% | 7.54% | 17.57% | 4.45% | (25.74%) | (12.46%) | 8.67% | 14.07% |
ROIC
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| 9.63% | 7.62% | 8.40% | 3.24% | 6.24% | 4.91% | (31.71%) | (18.96%) | 3.89% | 9.05% |
ROE
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American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) key facts
- American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is an Education & Training Services company in the Consumer Defensive sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- American Public Education, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $648.9 million, up 3.89% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, APEI traded at $41.67, a market capitalization of $781.7 million.
- Return on equity was 9.05% and debt-to-equity 0.28.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Latest News
1 Sep
Hondros College of Nursing under American Public University System gains Higher Learning Commission accreditation that enables expanded educational opportunities for American Public Education, Inc. Accreditation expands Hondros College of Nursing opportunities and may improve enrollment and revenue for APEI without transforming overall trajectory.
20 Aug
American Public Education (APEI) confirms its multi-year overhaul has paid off with positive results. APEI overhaul success signals major strategic gains likely to lift future performance and market standing.
17 Aug
American Public Education, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call to review financial results and outlook. Quarterly earnings calls typically provide financial updates that influence near-term stock sentiment without guaranteeing major strategic shifts.
11 Aug
American Public Education, Inc. is developing an AI-powered student lifecycle platform with Salesforce. AI platform initiative with Salesforce represents major strategic technology move likely to shift APEI competitive positioning.
American Public Education Inc (APEI) reported strong revenue growth during its Q2 2026 earnings call. Strong revenue growth reported in earnings call signals major positive shift in financial trajectory and investor outlook.
American Public Education, Inc. issued its Q2 2026 earnings call summary covering financial results, operational metrics, and management commentary on performance and outlook. Quarterly earnings releases and call commentary typically move near-term sentiment and valuation without guaranteeing structural shifts.
10 Aug
American Public Education, Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases directly move stock prices and reshape earnings expectations.
American Public Education reported Q2 financial results in its earnings call, covering revenue, enrollment trends, operating expenses and forward outlook for its institutions. Quarterly earnings update supplies fresh financial data and guidance that can move near-term sentiment and valuation but rarely shifts long-term trajectory.
American Public Education (APEI) reported Q2 earnings and revenues that exceeded analyst estimates. Q2 earnings and revenue beats signal stronger than expected financial results that can moderately affect stock performance and investor views.
7 Aug
Covista Q4 earnings and revenues exceeded estimates with year-over-year enrollment growth. Earnings beat and enrollment gains point to improved financial results and operational momentum for the company.
6 Aug
American Public University System completed its planned combination to form a unified institution under American Public Education, Inc. Completion of the institutional unification constitutes a major strategic consolidation with potential to reshape operations and market positioning.
5 Aug
APEI beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates and issued a strong Q3 outlook. Earnings beat combined with upbeat Q3 guidance signals stronger financial results and growth that can materially lift stock performance.
27 Jul
American Public University System ranks in top 10 percentile nationally for lowest tuition and net price versus four-year private colleges, highlighting its role in affordable higher education. Affordability ranking can modestly support enrollment gains and competitive standing without major strategic shifts.
4 Jun
APEI unveils 2029 growth plan driven by military and nursing programs. Long-term strategic plan targeting military and nursing segments signals major expansion potential for APEI.
1 Jun
American Public Education (APEI) is positioned as a top growth stock for long-term investors due to favorable market positioning and expansion potential in the education sector. Positive labeling of APEI as a top long-term growth stock can moderately lift investor sentiment and near-term trading interest.
27 May
American Public Education, Inc. overcomes Middle East operational challenges and delivers stronger results than expected. Overcoming regional headwinds supports steadier revenue and modestly lifts investor sentiment without altering core trajectory.
18 May
American Public Education Inc posted robust earnings viewed as conservative by analysts, pointing to stronger underlying performance and potential undervaluation of NASDAQ:APEI shares. Conservative earnings assessment signals moderate positive effects on financial perception and near-term stock trajectory.
14 May
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) exceeded expectations with its latest results, prompting analysts to update consensus estimates upward. Exceeding earnings expectations and upward analyst revisions signal significant positive shifts in financial performance and investor sentiment for APEI.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) beat analyst earnings forecasts, prompting analysts to update their models. Beating earnings forecasts signals strong financial health, likely driving positive analyst revisions and enhanced investor sentiment.
12 May
American Public Education (APEI) stock plunged 8.8% after the company raised its 2026 revenue and earnings outlook, prompting questions on what changed. Upward revision to 2026 revenue and earnings outlook represents a major strategic signal that could significantly boost long-term trajectory despite immediate stock sell-off.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Q1 earnings and revenues beat estimates, with 2026 guidance raised. Earnings beat and raised 2026 guidance indicate strong financial momentum and positive trajectory shift for APEI.
American Public Education Inc. (APEI) reported strong revenue growth in Q1 2026 earnings call highlights, alongside key operational updates. Strong revenue growth in Q1 2026 earnings significantly boosts APEI's financial outlook and investor sentiment.
11 May
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, operational performance, strategic initiatives, and forward-looking guidance. Q1 earnings call transcript discloses financial outcomes and strategic updates that significantly shape investor sentiment and company trajectory.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q1 earnings and revenue estimates signals strong financial health, likely boosting investor sentiment and stock performance.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported Q1 net income and revenue increases, issued Q2 outlook, and raised annual guidance. Q1 earnings beat and raised annual guidance signal significant positive shift in financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported first-quarter 2026 financial results and raised its full-year 2026 guidance. Raising full-year guidance after Q1 results signals strong performance and significantly boosts investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) released Q1 earnings call highlights, detailing financial results, enrollment trends, revenue growth, and strategic initiatives for its online education segments. Q1 earnings highlights affect financial performance and market sentiment but are balanced by ongoing operational factors.
9 May
Analysts forecast strong earnings and revenue growth for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), highlighting its attractive valuation. Analyst forecasts of strong earnings and revenue growth moderately influence APEI's financial performance expectations and investor sentiment.
7 May
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue. PRDO's earnings beat provides moderately positive momentum for APEI amid the pending acquisition.
20 Apr
Rasmussen University, part of American Public Education, Inc., selects D2L Brightspace platform to deliver inclusive AI-powered education experiences. Adoption of AI-enhanced LMS like D2L Brightspace bolsters APEI's innovation and competitive positioning in online higher education.