Squarepoint Ops LLC Acquires 37,049 Shares of American Public Education, Inc. $APEI

Key Points

• Squarepoint Ops LLC increased its American Public Education stake by 329.7% in the second quarter, acquiring 37,049 shares and bringing its total holdings to 48,287 shares valued at approximately $2.6 million. Institutional investors own 79.62% of APEI.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive, with six Buy ratings and two Hold ratings producing a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $59.38, above the stock’s reported $44.94 price.
• American Public Education reported quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share, beating estimates of $0.36, while revenue of $171.73 million slightly exceeded expectations. SVP Thomas Beckett separately sold 2,000 shares for $108,000 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Squarepoint Ops LLC lifted its holdings in American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI - Free Report) by 329.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 48,287 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 37,049 shares during the period. Squarepoint Ops LLC owned approximately 0.26% of American Public Education worth $2,593,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in American Public Education by 4.3% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 9,386 shares of the company's stock valued at $209,000 after purchasing an additional 390 shares during the period. Militia Capital Partners LP grew its position in American Public Education by 7.2% during the second quarter. Militia Capital Partners LP now owns 7,432 shares of the company's stock worth $226,000 after buying an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in American Public Education by 40.5% during the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,914 shares of the company's stock worth $58,000 after acquiring an additional 552 shares during the period. Creative Planning increased its stake in American Public Education by 5.5% during the 3rd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 11,795 shares of the company's stock worth $466,000 after acquiring an additional 618 shares during the period. Finally, Diversified Trust Co raised its holdings in American Public Education by 8.6% in the 1st quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 7,818 shares of the company's stock valued at $445,000 after acquiring an additional 621 shares in the last quarter. 79.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, SVP Thomas Beckett sold 2,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.00, for a total value of $108,000.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 52,172 shares in the company, valued at $2,817,288. The trade was a 3.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 10.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently issued reports on APEI shares. DA Davidson reissued a "buy" rating and set a $64.00 target price on shares of American Public Education in a report on Monday, June 1st. Wall Street Zen downgraded American Public Education from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 15th. Lake Street Capital upped their price objective on shares of American Public Education from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of American Public Education from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of American Public Education from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, American Public Education presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $59.38.

American Public Education Price Performance

American Public Education stock opened at $44.94 on Monday. The stock's 50 day moving average is $48.96 and its 200 day moving average is $52.09. American Public Education, Inc. has a one year low of $30.20 and a one year high of $61.59. The firm has a market cap of $822.40 million, a P/E ratio of 18.49, a P/E/G ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 3.25 and a quick ratio of 3.25.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $171.73 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $170.88 million. American Public Education had a net margin of 6.84% and a return on equity of 15.30%. American Public Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.790 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.180-0.290 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that American Public Education, Inc. will post 2.63 EPS for the current year.

American Public Education Company Profile

American Public Education, Inc NASDAQ: APEI is an education-services company that provides postsecondary education and career-focused learning through its operating institutions. Its primary business is American Public University System (APUS), which includes American Public University and American Military University. APUS offers primarily online undergraduate and graduate programs designed for adult learners, military personnel, veterans, public-service professionals and other students seeking flexible higher education.

Through APUS, the company provides programs in areas such as business, cybersecurity, information technology, intelligence studies, public administration, health, nursing, education and the liberal arts.

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