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Stocks to Compare Sections All Sections Selected Performance Chart Price & Volume MarketRank Analyst Ratings Sales & Book Value Profitability & Earnings Dividends Debt Ownership Miscellaneous Headlines About Compare NASDAQ:APEINYSE:BEDUNASDAQ:LINCNYSE:UTI On This Page Performance ChartPrice & VolumeMarketRank™Analyst RatingsSales & Book ValueProfitability & EarningsDividendsDebtOwnershipMiscellaneousHeadlinesAbout Comparison Ideas Stock Ideas Comparative Price Performance Over Time1 day7 days30 days90 days365 daysCompare Price & VolumeCompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's VolumeAPEIAmerican Public Education$30.46-0.3%$27.47$11.80▼$31.62$551.29M1.58180,618 shs246,628 shsBEDUBright Scholar Education$1.79+0.6%$1.71$1.35▼$2.41$52.62M0.369,818 shs378 shsLINCLincoln Educational Services$23.05-3.2%$21.14$11.22▼$24.20$751.91M1.62178,360 shs286,510 shsUTIUniversal Technical Institute$33.88-1.9%$32.81$15.06▼$36.32$1.88B1.61602,560 shs564,888 shs10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Enter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free ReportCompare Price PerformanceCompany1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year PerformanceAPEIAmerican Public Education0.00%+2.58%+3.77%+36.92%+73.83%BEDUBright Scholar Education0.00%+1.98%-1.91%+7.40%-14.29%LINCLincoln Educational Services0.00%+5.87%-0.08%+49.97%+100.67%UTIUniversal Technical Institute0.00%+3.66%-3.12%+34.25%+118.89%Compare MarketRank™CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & ValuationAPEIAmerican Public Education4.4263 of 5 stars2.53.00.04.62.13.31.9BEDUBright Scholar Education0.544 of 5 stars0.03.00.00.00.91.70.6LINCLincoln Educational Services3.1186 of 5 stars2.63.00.00.02.33.31.9UTIUniversal Technical Institute1.215 of 5 stars1.62.00.00.01.93.30.6Compare Analyst ForecastsCompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current PriceAPEIAmerican Public Education 3.00Buy$32.205.71% UpsideBEDUBright Scholar Education 0.00N/AN/AN/ALINCLincoln Educational Services 3.17Buy$24.606.72% UpsideUTIUniversal Technical Institute 3.17Buy$35.835.77% UpsideCurrent Analyst Ratings BreakdownLatest UTI, LINC, APEI, and BEDU Analyst RatingsDateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails6/18/2025APEIAmerican Public EducationNorthland CapmkSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy6/18/2025APEIAmerican Public EducationNorthland SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform$36.006/12/2025UTIUniversal Technical InstituteBarrington ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$36.005/22/2025UTIUniversal Technical InstituteTruist FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$37.00 ➝ $40.005/21/2025UTIUniversal Technical InstituteLake Street CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $38.005/14/2025APEIAmerican Public EducationTruist FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$24.00 ➝ $30.005/13/2025LINCLincoln Educational ServicesB. RileySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy5/13/2025APEIAmerican Public EducationB. RileySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy5/13/2025APEIAmerican Public EducationLake Street CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $35.005/13/2025APEIAmerican Public EducationBarrington ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $32.005/13/2025LINCLincoln Educational ServicesLake Street CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$21.00 ➝ $26.00(Data available from 6/30/2022 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)Compare Sales & Book ValueCompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/BookAPEIAmerican Public Education$624.56M0.88$2.08 per share14.67$14.92 per share2.04BEDUBright Scholar Education$247.56M0.21$0.32 per share5.52$2.88 per share0.62LINCLincoln Educational Services$454.20M1.60$0.93 per share24.66$5.66 per share4.07UTIUniversal Technical Institute$732.69M2.52$1.70 per share19.93$4.84 per share7.00Compare Profitability & EarningsCompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings DateAPEIAmerican Public Education$16.11M$1.0229.8622.561.433.86%9.96%4.52%8/5/2025 (Estimated)BEDUBright Scholar Education-$140.52M-$4.70N/A∞N/A-58.44%2.31%0.61%8/1/2025 (Estimated)LINCLincoln Educational Services$9.89M$0.3959.1033.412.202.65%10.88%4.60%8/6/2025 (Estimated)UTIUniversal Technical Institute$42M$1.0432.5832.892.187.34%21.40%7.85%8/5/2025 (Estimated)Latest UTI, LINC, APEI, and BEDU EarningsDateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails5/12/2025Q1 2025APEIAmerican Public Education$0.15$0.41+$0.26$0.41$161.92 million$164.55 million5/12/2025Q1 2025LINCLincoln Educational Services$0.04$0.11+$0.07$0.06$114.55 million$117.51 million5/7/2025Q2 2025UTIUniversal Technical Institute$0.14$0.21+$0.07$0.21$196.63 million$207.45 million4/28/2025Q2 2025BEDUBright Scholar EducationN/A$0.14N/A$0.14N/A$55.20 millionCompare DividendsCompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive GrowthAPEIAmerican Public EducationN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ABEDUBright Scholar EducationN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ALINCLincoln Educational Services$0.080.35%N/A20.51%N/AUTIUniversal Technical InstituteN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ACompare DebtCompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick RatioAPEIAmerican Public Education0.353.273.27BEDUBright Scholar EducationN/A0.680.67LINCLincoln Educational Services0.171.041.01UTIUniversal Technical Institute0.311.071.07Compare OwnershipInstitutional OwnershipCompanyInstitutional OwnershipAPEIAmerican Public Education79.62%BEDUBright Scholar Education26.05%LINCLincoln Educational Services72.23%UTIUniversal Technical Institute75.67%Insider OwnershipCompanyInsider OwnershipAPEIAmerican Public Education17.54%BEDUBright Scholar Education84.79%LINCLincoln Educational Services13.60%UTIUniversal Technical Institute15.10%Compare Miscellaneous StatsCompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionableAPEIAmerican Public Education6,11718.04 million14.88 millionOptionableBEDUBright Scholar Education2,19329.73 million4.52 millionNot OptionableLINCLincoln Educational Services2,47531.59 million26.29 millionOptionableUTIUniversal Technical Institute3,70054.41 million46.19 millionOptionableUTI, LINC, APEI, and BEDU HeadlinesRecent News About These CompaniesSTRA vs. UTI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?June 30 at 12:41 PM | zacks.comLoftin Commits to Workforce Development with UTI PartnershipJune 30 at 9:15 AM | prnewswire.comVillere ST Denis J & Co. LLC Has $385,000 Stock Position in Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI)June 28 at 6:57 AM | marketbeat.comAnalysts Set Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) PT at $35.83June 28 at 2:33 AM | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Technical Institute Announces HVACR Programs at Rancho Cucamonga and Miramar CampusesJune 26, 2025 | prnewswire.comFirst Call Mechanical Joins UTI's Student Early Employment ProgramJune 25, 2025 | prnewswire.comUniversal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) Receives Consensus Rating of "Buy" from AnalystsJune 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comUniversal Technical Institute: Explosive Growth Expectation Has Been Priced InJune 24, 2025 | seekingalpha.comUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) Expands Nurse Training Partnership | UTI Stock NewsJune 23, 2025 | gurufocus.comConcorde Career Colleges and Marquis Companies Continue Successful Partnership to Meet Oregon's Nursing DemandJune 23, 2025 | prnewswire.comUniversal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) Stake Raised by GAMMA Investing LLCJune 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comRegister Financial Advisors LLC Has $308,000 Holdings in Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI)June 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comUniversal Technical (UTI) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should KnowJune 20, 2025 | zacks.comUniversal Technical Institute Is Revving Up, But I'm Waiting For A PullbackJune 20, 2025 | seekingalpha.comRhumbline Advisers Has $1.52 Million Stock Position in Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI)June 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.June 18, 2025 | cnn.comDo Universal Technical Institute's (NYSE:UTI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?June 18, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Celebrates First Graduating Classes from Aviation Program at Avondale and Long Beach CampusesJune 18, 2025 | prnewswire.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Sees Large Increase in Short InterestJune 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Shares Sold by Hennessy Advisors Inc.June 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Position Trimmed by Pullen Investment Management LLCJune 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew MarketBeat Followers Over TimeMedia Sentiment Over TimeTop HeadlinesView All HeadlinesIntel's Turnaround Strategy Shifts From Planning to Attack ModeBy Jeffrey Neal Johnson | June 20, 2025View Intel's Turnaround Strategy Shifts From Planning to Attack ModeWhy Quantum Computing Inc. Is the Quiet Winner in Quantum StocksBy Jeffrey Neal Johnson | June 18, 2025View Why Quantum Computing Inc. Is the Quiet Winner in Quantum StocksDon’t Miss These 2 Small Quantum Stocks Poised to PopBy Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli | June 24, 2025View Don’t Miss These 2 Small Quantum Stocks Poised to PopAnalysts Supercharge AMD Stock Ahead of Q2 AI CatalystBy Thomas Hughes | June 26, 2025View Analysts Supercharge AMD Stock Ahead of Q2 AI CatalystGovernment Mandate Sends eVTOL Stocks FlyingBy Jeffrey Neal Johnson | June 10, 2025View Government Mandate Sends eVTOL Stocks FlyingUTI, LINC, APEI, and BEDU Company DescriptionsAmerican Public Education NASDAQ:APEI$30.46 -0.10 (-0.33%) As of 04:00 PM EasternAmerican Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 184 degree programs and 134 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, homeland security, business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning opportunities in leadership, finance, human resources, and other fields of study critical to the federal government workforce. It also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, pre-licensure nursing programs, diploma in practical nursing, and an associate degree in nursing. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.Bright Scholar Education NYSE:BEDU$1.78 +0.01 (+0.56%) As of 01:06 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited, an education service provider, operates and provides K-12 schools and complementary education services in China, Hong Kong, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company operates in three segments: Overseas Schools; Complementary Education Services; and Domestic Kindergartens and K-12 Operation Services. It also offers a range of complementary education services, including camps and after-school programs, and international education consulting services, as well as career counselling and international contest training services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Foshan, China.Lincoln Educational Services NASDAQ:LINC$23.05 -0.75 (-3.15%) As of 04:00 PM EasternLincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented post-secondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Campus Operations and Transitional. It offers associate's degree, and diploma and certificate programs in automotive technology; skilled trades programs, including electrical, heating and air conditioning repair, welding, computerized numerical control, and electrical and electronic systems technology; health science programs comprising licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, and claims examiner; hospitality service and information technology programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, aesthetics, and computer systems support technicians. The company operates schools under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.Universal Technical Institute NYSE:UTI$33.88 -0.64 (-1.85%) As of 03:58 PM EasternUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States. The company operates in two segments, UTI and Concorde. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. The company also provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers. It serves students, partners, and communities by providing education and support services in various fields. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. 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