Equities Analysts Offer Predictions for APEI FY2025 Earnings

Key Points

• Analysts at Northland Capital Markets have reduced their FY2025 earnings per share estimate for American Public Education to $0.94, down from $1.15, while maintaining a "Strong-Buy" rating on the stock.
• Multiple firms have recently adjusted their price targets for APEI, with Northland Securities raising theirs to $46.00 and Barrington Research to $40.00, contributing to an average price target of $38.29.
• American Public Education's stock is currently rated as a "Moderate Buy," with 79.62% owned by institutional investors after several firms increased their holdings in the company.

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Northland Capmk dropped their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for American Public Education in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, October 15th. Northland Capmk analyst L. Horton now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.94 for the year, down from their prior forecast of $1.15. Northland Capmk has a "Strong-Buy" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for American Public Education's current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share.

A number of other research firms have also recently commented on APEI. Griffin Securities set a $37.00 target price on American Public Education in a research report on Thursday, August 7th. Northland Securities raised their price target on American Public Education from $38.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday, September 25th. Barrington Research raised their price target on American Public Education from $36.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Tuesday, September 23rd. DA Davidson started coverage on American Public Education in a report on Tuesday, September 9th. They set a "buy" rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Lake Street Capital set a $38.00 price target on American Public Education and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $38.29.

American Public Education Stock Down 2.5%

APEI opened at $37.71 on Thursday. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $33.87 and its 200-day simple moving average is $29.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 2.83 and a current ratio of 2.83. American Public Education has a one year low of $14.01 and a one year high of $39.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $681.42 million, a P/E ratio of 35.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 1.64.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.07) by $0.05. American Public Education had a return on equity of 10.82% and a net margin of 4.44%.The company had revenue of $162.77 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $160.88 million.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of APEI. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position in shares of American Public Education by 19,594.1% during the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,348 shares of the company's stock worth $75,000 after purchasing an additional 3,331 shares during the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in American Public Education in the 1st quarter valued at $213,000. Royce & Associates LP acquired a new position in American Public Education in the 1st quarter valued at $5,319,000. Bastion Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in American Public Education by 9.6% in the 1st quarter. Bastion Asset Management Inc. now owns 485,901 shares of the company's stock valued at $10,845,000 after acquiring an additional 42,575 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mackenzie Financial Corp raised its holdings in American Public Education by 123.2% in the 1st quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 59,968 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,338,000 after acquiring an additional 33,099 shares during the last quarter. 79.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.

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