NASDAQ:APEI American Public Education (APEI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $20.33 +0.95 (+4.90%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.51▼$20.4550-Day Range$15.43▼$20.6852-Week Range$4.05▼$21.04Volume224,019 shsAverage Volume205,797 shsMarket Capitalization$357.40 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$17.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get American Public Education alerts: Email Address American Public Education MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.4% Downside$17.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.84% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.01Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.28Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$140,705 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth101.39%From $0.72 to $1.45 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.91 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector89th out of 279 stocksEducational Services Industry8th out of 21 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Public Education has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Public Education has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about American Public Education's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.84% 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 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Public Education has recently increased by 30.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Public Education has a news sentiment score of 0.28. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for American Public Education this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest7 people have searched for APEI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added American Public Education to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 700% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 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 $140,705.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.38% of the stock of American Public Education is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions79.62% 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.Read more about American Public Education's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Public Education are expected to grow by 101.39% in the coming year, from $0.72 to $1.45 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Public Education is -7.76, 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 -7.76, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Public Education has a PEG Ratio of 1.93. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Public Education has a P/B Ratio of 1.43. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about American Public Education's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DTIWe’re in a code red crisis and 99% of Americans are clueless Folks, it's 2024… Things that we used to rely on - are failing us. Take the phasing out of fossil fuels… Matched with the destruction of oil refineries around the world… And the outright failure of solar and wind technologies… But there is just one solution… And right now governments around the world are stockpiling this resource at the fastest rate in DECADES! And how YOU can prepare for the next 2024 BOOM 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 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. It also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, pre-licensure nursing programs, 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 HeadlinesJuly 25 at 9:38 PM | ca.finance.yahoo.comTAL Jan 2026 10.000 callJuly 23 at 8:46 PM | yahoo.comAP African American Studies Course Cut by State Superintendent’s OfficeJuly 26, 2024 | MarketBeat (Ad)We just added a $300 account credit to your MarketBeat subscriptionMarketBeat All Access is our complete suite of portfolio monitoring software, research tools, stock screeners, proprietary reports, and more. Upgrade today and get $300 off your 2024-2025 subscription. Free for 30 days.July 23 at 4:15 PM | prnewswire.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm ETJuly 23 at 3:45 PM | nz.finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education Inc (51A.BE)July 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comZacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: CyberArk, LendingTree and American Public EducationJuly 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) Shares Cross Above 200-Day Moving Average of $14.08July 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmerican Public University System and the Policy Studies Organization to Co-Host Free Virtual Conference on AI and the Future of Education on Aug 1-2July 26, 2024 | MarketBeat (Ad)We just added a $300 account credit to your MarketBeat subscriptionMarketBeat All Access is our complete suite of portfolio monitoring software, research tools, stock screeners, proprietary reports, and more. Upgrade today and get $300 off your 2024-2025 subscription. Free for 30 days.July 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comRasmussen University Enhances Career Services Offerings with AI-Powered Hiration Mock Interview ToolJuly 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmerican Public University System Launches TuitionWise Education Benefit Program to Help Businesses Retain, Recruit and Upskill EmployeesJune 27, 2024 | prnewswire.comAPUS Appoints Dr. Mary A. Papazian, EVP at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, to Board of TrusteesJune 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmerican Public University System and Home School Legal Defense Association Partner to Help Home Schooling Families Earn DegreesMay 27, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAmerican Public Education, Inc.: American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMay 20, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. Announces Upcoming Conference ParticipationMay 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comRasmussen University Launches Professional Achievement Grant for Saber Healthcare Group EmployeesMay 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Public Education (APEI) Receives a Hold from Truist FinancialMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$20.67See 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 Earnings5/07/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryEducation Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:APEI CUSIP02913V10 CIK1201792 Webwww.apei.com Phone(304) 724-3700Fax877-468-6268Employees6,037Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$17.00 High Stock Price Target$20.00 Low Stock Price Target$15.00 Potential Upside/Downside-15.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($2.62) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio28.06 P/E Growth1.93Net Income$-47,290,000.00 Net Margins-6.78% Pretax Margin-6.70% Return on Equity5.97% Return on Assets2.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38 Current Ratio2.81 Quick Ratio2.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$600.54 million Price / Sales0.59 Cash Flow$5.60 per share Price / Cash Flow3.61 Book Value$14.19 per share Price / Book1.42Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,580,000Free Float15,575,000Market Cap$355.12 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.31 The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Angela K. Selden (Age 58)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.27MMr. Richard W. Sunderland Jr. (Age 64)CPA, Executive VP & CFO Comp: $658.81kMr. Craig S. MacGibbon (Age 60)Executive VP & Chief Information Officer Comp: $546kMr. Thomas A. Beckett (Age 56)Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $509.58kMr. Nuno S. Fernandes (Age 47)President of American Public University Comp: $899.38kRyan 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. Karmela Gaffney (Age 56)Senior VP & CMO Ms. Tanya J. Axenson (Age 48)Senior VP & Chief Human Resource Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRISE Education CaymanNASDAQ:REDUChina Distance EducationNYSE:DLGP StrategiesNYSE:GPXUniversal Technical InstituteNYSE:UTILincoln Educational ServicesNASDAQ:LINCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 50,057 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.285%Assenagon Asset Management S.A.Bought 326,091 shares on 7/18/2024Ownership: 2.418%Craig S MacgibbonSold 6,519 sharesTotal: $113,104.65 ($17.35/share)Craig S MacgibbonSold 1,500 sharesTotal: $27,600.00 ($18.40/share)Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Bought 152,063 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.865%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions APEI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have APEI shares performed this year? American Public Education's stock was trading at $9.65 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, APEI stock has increased by 110.7% and is now trading at $20.33. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were American Public Education's earnings last quarter? American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 7th. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.19) by $0.13. The company had revenue of $154.43 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $152.34 million. American Public Education had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.97% and a negative net margin of 6.78%. 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. Who are American Public Education's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of American Public Education include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (2.42%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.28%) and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. Insiders that own company stock include Craig S Macgibbon, Granetta B Blevins, Thomas Beckett, Barbara Kurshan, Daniel S Pianko, Harry T Wilkins, Katherine H Zatz 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of American Public Education own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that 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) and Co-Diagnostics (CODX). This page (NASDAQ:APEI) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetche...Crypto Swap Profits | Sponsored“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 sp...Unstoppable Prosperity | SponsoredThis student turned $1,300 into $45,000 in just 4 Months!With the help of S.A.M. (my new AI-powered scanner) it's now easier than ever to find these unique trades... ...Monument Traders Alliance | SponsoredCollapse of the PetrodollarThe death of the "petrodollar" seems imminent. And the implications could not be worse for Americans. Ru...Colonial Metals | SponsoredRare signal predicts 50% market drop - before electionThe market is near all-time highs, we're told that unemployment is low, AI's a gift to humanity, and the FED w...Behind the Markets | SponsoredBrace Yourself: Experts calling for Bitcoin to hit $100kFor the past few months, Bitcoin has been trading flat… It's been stuck around the $60,000 to $72,000 range...Crypto 101 Media | Sponsored5 Stocks that could triple in a week Robinhood traders have piled $78 billion into this market... Driving tiny tech stock gains of 3,000%, 8,942...Traders Agency | SponsoredBreaking News: Elon Musk Invents New Type of A.I. (Shocking)Could Elon's New Device be Bigger than the iPhone? According to 30-year Silicon Valley and Wall Street vete...InvestorPlace | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding American Public Education, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share American Public Education With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.