Barrington Research Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for APEI

Key Points

• Barrington Research has adjusted its Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for American Public Education from $0.24 to ($0.10), while maintaining an "Outperform" rating and setting a $36.00 price target on the stock.
• In its latest quarterly results, American Public Education reported an EPS of (0.02), surpassing the consensus estimate of (0.07) by $0.05, with revenue of $162.77 million, exceeding expectations.
• Institutional ownership of American Public Education is high, with 79.62% of the stock owned by hedge funds and other investors, and several firms have recently increased their price targets for the stock.

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Barrington Research dropped their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for American Public Education in a research note issued on Monday, August 11th. Barrington Research analyst A. Paris now anticipates that the company will earn ($0.10) per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.24. Barrington Research has a "Outperform" rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. The consensus estimate for American Public Education's current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for American Public Education's FY2025 earnings at $1.18 EPS.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Northland Capmk upgraded American Public Education to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 18th. Truist Financial increased their target price 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. Griffin Securities set a $37.00 price target on shares of American Public Education in a research note on Thursday, August 7th. Lake Street Capital raised their target price on shares of American Public Education from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 13th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of American Public Education to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, American Public Education presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $35.17.

American Public Education Stock Up 3.3%

American Public Education stock traded up $0.94 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $29.52. 228,500 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 267,010. The business has a fifty day moving average of $29.52 and a 200 day moving average of $25.92. 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 has a market cap of $533.43 million, a P/E ratio of 27.85, a PEG ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.60. American Public Education has a 12-month low of $13.45 and a 12-month high of $32.24.

Insider Activity at American Public Education

In other news, Director 325 Capital Llc sold 214,396 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.04, for a total value of $6,011,663.84. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 1,181,005 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $33,115,380.20. This represents a 15.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders have sold 662,464 shares of company stock valued at $19,014,038 over the last three months. 17.54% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On American Public Education

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in APEI. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its stake in shares of American Public Education by 4.3% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 9,386 shares of the company's stock worth $209,000 after acquiring an additional 390 shares during the period. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey increased its stake in shares of American Public Education by 14.8% during the second quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 3,625 shares of the company's stock worth $110,000 after acquiring an additional 468 shares during the period. Militia Capital Partners LP increased its stake in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 500 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in shares of American Public Education by 40.5% during the second 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. Finally, Informed Momentum Co LLC increased its stake in shares of American Public Education by 1.5% during the first quarter. Informed Momentum Co LLC now owns 41,455 shares of the company's stock worth $925,000 after acquiring an additional 609 shares during the period. 79.62% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

American Public Education Company Profile

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.