American Public Education Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:APEI) $7.46 -1.33 (-15.13%) (As of 12/6/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$7.35▼$9.0050-Day Range$4.10▼$9.0052-Week Range$3.76▼$14.22Volume105,807 shsAverage Volume174,327 shsMarket Capitalization$132.67 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$7.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability American Public Education MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.2% Downside$7.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.70% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.01Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares$96,846 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.47) to $0.54 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.95 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector177th out of 238 stocksEducational Services Industry18th out of 23 stocks 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Public Education has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $7.00, American Public Education has a forecasted downside of 6.2% from its current price of $7.46.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Public Education has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.70% of the float of American Public Education has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmerican Public Education has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Public Education has recently decreased by 3.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAmerican Public Education does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAmerican Public Education does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAmerican Public Education has received a 70.96% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is driven by its "E-learning platforms for higher education", "Private bachelor's level tertiary education services", and "Private master's level tertiary education services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for American Public Education is -1.01. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Public Education has a news sentiment score of 0.48. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for American Public Education this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for APEI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows5 people have added American Public Education to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Public Education insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $96,846.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.65% of the stock of American Public Education is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.53% of the stock of American Public Education is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Public Education are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.47) to $0.54 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Public Education is -1.90, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Public Education is -1.90, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Public Education has a P/B Ratio of 0.45. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About American Public Education Stock (NASDAQ:APEI)American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 136 degree programs and 115 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, public health, public administration, and business administration. It also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, diploma in practical nursing, and an associate degree in nursing. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.Read More APEI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart APEI Stock News HeadlinesDecember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRasmussen University Launches Professional Achievement Grant for Best Buy EmployeesNovember 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education (APEI) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should KnowDecember 7, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)All the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to thisAll the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to one goal and one goal only: finding a reliable edge in the markets. If you can do that, grab hold of it and never let go. Because once you have that edge, and you can count on it, you never need to do anything else.November 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Military University Supports Veteran-Owned Small BusinessesNovember 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRasmussen University's Prelicensure Nursing programs in Mankato and St. Cloud, Minnesota earn Maximum Accreditation Terms from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)November 17, 2023 | benzinga.comAmerican Public Education EVP Sold $64K In Company StockNovember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public University System Announces New Career Coaching Partnership with LifeRampNovember 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think American Public Education (APEI) Could Surge 45.45%: Read This Before Placing a BetDecember 7, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)All the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to thisAll the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to one goal and one goal only: finding a reliable edge in the markets. If you can do that, grab hold of it and never let go. Because once you have that edge, and you can count on it, you never need to do anything else.November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public (APEI) Stock Up on Q3 Earnings & Revenue BeatNovember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 8, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deAmerican Public Education, Inc.: American Public Education Reports Third Quarter 2023 ResultsNovember 8, 2023 | marketwatch.comAmerican Public Education Shares Up on 4Q Rev, Registration ViewsNovember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRasmussen University Sponsors Green Bay Gamblers' Military and Veteran Appreciation NightNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education Reports Third Quarter 2023 ResultsNovember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFactors to Note Ahead of American Public's (APEI) Q3 EarningsOctober 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAPEI American Public Education, Inc.October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGraduate School USA Recognizes Two Innovative Teams with W. Edwards Deming Award for Excellence in Process Improvements and Quality ManagementOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRasmussen University Expands Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program to EaganOctober 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) have unfortunately lost 85% over the last five yearsOctober 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. Becomes new DoD Partner for Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)October 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education to Webcast Third Quarter 2023 ResultsOctober 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public University System Partners with Rasmussen University to Host a Nationwide Virtual Career FairSeptember 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPleasing Signs As A Number Of Insiders Buy American Public Education StockSeptember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public University System's Supernova Search Group Receives NASA Grant to Conduct Research on Plants in Outer SpaceSeptember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education (APEI) Down 16.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?September 5, 2023 | msn.comHere's Why You Should Retain American Public (APEI) Stock NowSee More Headlines Receive APEI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for American Public Education and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/07/2023Today12/06/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)3/12/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryEducation Services SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNASDAQ:APEI CUSIP02913V10 CIK1201792 Webwww.apei.com Phone(304) 724-3700Fax877-468-6268Employees6,244Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$7.00 High Stock Price Target$8.00 Low Stock Price Target$6.00 Potential Upside/Downside-8.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($3.93) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-114,990,000.00 Net Margins-11.14% Pretax Margin-12.59% Return on Equity-3.44% Return on Assets-1.61% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.39 Current Ratio2.47 Quick Ratio2.47 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$600.18 million Price / Sales0.23 Cash Flow$8.83 per share Price / Cash Flow0.87 Book Value$16.41 per share Price / Book0.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,784,000Free Float16,246,000Market Cap$136.58 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.20 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Angela K. Selden (Age 57)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.03MMr. Richard W. Sunderland Jr. (Age 63)CPA, Executive VP & CFO Comp: $570.48kMr. Thomas A. Beckett (Age 55)Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $407.67kMr. Harry T. Wilkins CPA (Age 66)Chief Executive Officer of Hondros College of Nursing Comp: $444.31kMr. Craig S. MacGibbon (Age 59)Executive VP & Chief Information Officer Ryan KorenAssistant Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate DevelopmentFrank TutaloDirector of Public RelationsMr. Steven M. Somers C.F.A.Senior VP, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer and Acting President of GS USAMs. Tanya J. Axenson (Age 47)Senior VP & Chief Human Resource Officer Mr. Andy McShaneSenior Vice President of Engagement, Automation & Performance AnalyticsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRISE Education CaymanNASDAQ:REDUBright Scholar EducationNYSE:BEDULincoln Educational ServicesNASDAQ:LINCChina Distance EducationNYSE:DLGP StrategiesNYSE:GPXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAmerican Century Companies Inc.Bought 1,752 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.797%Barbara KurshanSold 4,605 sharesTotal: $32,096.85 ($6.97/share)Walleye Capital LLCSold 24,054 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.729%Tudor Investment Corp Et AlSold 9,131 shares on 11/16/2023Ownership: 0.206%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 3,109 shares on 11/15/2023Ownership: 4.969%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions APEI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Public Education stock right now? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Public Education in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" APEI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in APEI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View APEI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is American Public Education's stock price target for 2024? 3 brokerages have issued 1-year target prices for American Public Education's shares. Their APEI share price targets range from $6.00 to $8.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $7.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.2%. View analysts price targets for APEI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have APEI shares performed in 2023? American Public Education's stock was trading at $12.29 at the start of the year. Since then, APEI stock has decreased by 39.3% and is now trading at $7.46. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is American Public Education's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, March 12th 2024. View our APEI earnings forecast. How were American Public Education's earnings last quarter? American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, November, 7th. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.25) by $0.27. The business had revenue of $150.84 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $149.22 million. American Public Education had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.44% and a negative net margin of 11.14%. What is Angela Selden's approval rating as American Public Education's CEO? 10 employees have rated American Public Education Chief Executive Officer Angela Selden on Glassdoor.com. Angela Selden has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Angela Selden in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 90.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at American Public Education to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of American Public Education own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other American Public Education investors own include Global Eagle Entertainment (ENT), Livongo Health (LVGO), Norfolk Southern (NSC), Novavax (NVAX), Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), Co-Diagnostics (CODX), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), FactSet Research Systems (FDS) and General Electric (GE). Who are American Public Education's major shareholders? American Public Education's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C. (6.66%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (4.97%), Foundry Partners LLC (2.68%), AQR Capital Management LLC (1.32%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (1.03%) and AWM Investment Company Inc. (0.95%). Insiders that own company stock include Barbara Fast, Barbara Kurshan, Craig S Macgibbon, Granetta B Blevins, Harry T Wilkins, Katherine H Zatz, Thomas Beckett and Timothy J Landon. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of American Public Education? Shares of APEI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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