Research Analysts Set Expectations for APEI Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• B. Riley has significantly lowered its Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for American Public Education, now predicting a loss of $0.11 per share, down from a previous forecast of $0.27.
• The consensus estimate for American Public Education's current full-year earnings stands at $0.47 per share, while B. Riley projects $1.11 EPS for FY2025.
• Despite the negative outlook, American Public Education retains a "Buy" rating from B. Riley, with a target price of $37.00 for the stock, which recently traded at around $29.83.

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at B. Riley dropped their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of American Public Education in a report issued on Wednesday, August 6th. B. Riley analyst G. Boss now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.11) for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.27. B. Riley currently has a "Buy" rating and a $37.00 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for American Public Education's current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share. B. Riley also issued estimates for American Public Education's FY2025 earnings at $1.11 EPS.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported ($0.02) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.07) by $0.05. The business had revenue of $162.77 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $160.88 million. American Public Education had a net margin of 4.44% and a return on equity of 10.82%.

Several other brokerages also recently commented on APEI. Northland Capmk raised shares of American Public Education to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 18th. Lake Street Capital lifted their target price on shares of American Public Education from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, May 13th. Northland Securities started coverage on shares of American Public Education in a research note on Wednesday, June 18th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $36.00 price objective for the company. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of American Public Education from $24.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 14th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $36.00 price objective on shares of American Public Education and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $35.17.

American Public Education Stock Performance

Shares of APEI stock traded down $0.60 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $28.73. 36,676 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 196,609. The firm has a market capitalization of $519.05 million, a P/E ratio of 27.21, a PEG ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 2.83 and a current ratio of 2.83. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $29.49 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $25.76. American Public Education has a 52 week low of $13.45 and a 52 week high of $32.24.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director 325 Capital Llc sold 214,396 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.04, for a total transaction of $6,011,663.84. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,181,005 shares in the company, valued at $33,115,380.20. This represents a 15.36% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 662,464 shares of company stock worth $19,014,038. Company insiders own 17.54% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Public Education

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd lifted its stake in American Public Education by 240.0% in the 2nd quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 55,246 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,683,000 after purchasing an additional 38,999 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC bought a new position in American Public Education in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $616,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its stake in American Public Education by 76.1% in the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 389,586 shares of the company's stock valued at $11,867,000 after purchasing an additional 168,362 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC bought a new position in American Public Education in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $979,000. Finally, Panagora Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in American Public Education by 96.2% in the 2nd quarter. Panagora Asset Management Inc. now owns 128,644 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,918,000 after purchasing an additional 63,083 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 79.62% of the company's stock.

About American Public Education

American 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.