Zacks Research Has Positive Outlook of APEI FY2025 Earnings

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research raised their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of American Public Education in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, July 15th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $1.40 per share for the year, up from their prior estimate of $1.39. The consensus estimate for American Public Education's current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for American Public Education's Q4 2025 earnings at $0.82 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.37 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.28 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.79 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.83 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.47 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.49 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.25 EPS.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on APEI. Lake Street Capital boosted their price target 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. 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 American Public Education from $24.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 14th. Northland Securities assumed coverage on American Public Education in a research report on Wednesday, June 18th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. Finally, B. Riley reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of American Public Education in a research note on Tuesday, May 13th. 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, American Public Education currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $32.20.

American Public Education Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ APEI opened at $30.60 on Thursday. The stock's 50-day moving average is $28.99 and its 200 day moving average is $24.57. The stock has a market cap of $552.02 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.47 and a beta of 1.57. American Public Education has a 1-year low of $11.80 and a 1-year high of $32.24. The company has a current ratio of 3.27, a quick ratio of 3.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 12th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.26. American Public Education had a return on equity of 9.96% and a net margin of 3.86%. The company had revenue of $164.55 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $161.92 million.

Insider Transactions at American Public Education

In related news, Director 325 Capital Llc sold 214,396 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the director 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 position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Nuno S. Fernandes sold 7,272 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $27.11, for a total transaction of $197,143.92. Following the transaction, the insider owned 85,459 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,316,793.49. This trade represents a 7.84% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 669,736 shares of company stock worth $19,211,182. Insiders own 17.54% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. GAMMA Investing LLC grew 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 buying an additional 3,331 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in American Public Education in the first quarter worth about $89,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new stake in American Public Education in the fourth quarter worth about $124,000. Militia Capital Partners LP grew its holdings in American Public Education by 43.5% during the 1st quarter. Militia Capital Partners LP now owns 6,932 shares of the company's stock worth $155,000 after acquiring an additional 2,100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its position in American Public Education by 16.2% during the 4th quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 8,155 shares of the company's stock valued at $176,000 after purchasing an additional 1,134 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.62% of the company's stock.

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.

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