NASDAQ:APEI American Public Education (APEI) Stock Forecast, Price & News $5.00 -0.01 (-0.20%) (As of 11:43 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.91▼$5.0550-Day Range$4.61▼$6.0452-Week Range$3.76▼$14.22Volume10,175 shsAverage Volume207,740 shsMarket Capitalization$88.85 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$7.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability American Public Education MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside40.0% Upside$7.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.35% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.01Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.99Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.91) to $0.01 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.2.54 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector90th out of 264 stocksEducational Services Industry8th out of 21 stocks 3.2 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 upside of 40.0% from its current price of $5.00.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Public Education has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.35% 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 1.5, 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 6.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving 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 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Public Education has a news sentiment score of 0.99. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for American Public Education this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Public Education insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.40% 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 ($0.91) to $0.01 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Public Education is -1.30, 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 -1.30, 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 0.30. 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 (NASDAQ:APEI) StockAmerican 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 Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart APEI Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Short Interest Down 6.8% in AugustSeptember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public University System's Supernova Search Group Receives NASA Grant to Conduct Research on Plants in Outer SpaceSeptember 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN (Ad)From Naval Flight Officer to CEOFirst Female Founded, Publicly Traded, Space Company. Discover moreSeptember 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 NowAugust 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public University System Announces Veteran Tuition GrantAugust 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public University System Now Offering AI-Powered Resume-Building Platform to Students and Alumni at No ChargeAugust 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHondros College of Nursing and OhioHealth Committed to Battle Nursing Shortage in OhioSeptember 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.August 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGreat week for American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) institutional investors after losing 52% over the previous yearAugust 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Believe American Public Education (APEI) Could Rally 32.45%: Here's is How to TradeAugust 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPENN Entertainment (PENN) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Top EstimatesAugust 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public (APEI) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Top, Down Y/YAugust 9, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deAmerican Public Education, Inc.: American Public Education Reports Second Quarter 2023 ResultsAugust 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 American Public Education Inc Earnings CallAugust 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education (APEI) Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue EstimatesAugust 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education Reports Second Quarter 2023 ResultsAugust 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public (APEI) to Report Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPerdoceo Education (PRDO) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesAugust 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRasmussen University's Radiologic Technology Program in Ocala Earns Maximum Reaccreditation Term from the JRCERTJuly 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education to Webcast Second Quarter 2023 Results Conference CallJuly 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGraduate School USA Opens Submissions for 26th Annual W. Edwards Deming Award to Recognize Excellence in Process Improvements and Quality ManagementJuly 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education (STRA) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesJuly 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHyatt (H) Partners Sabre to Enhance Central Reservation SystemJuly 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRasmussen University's Dr. Brooks Doherty Appointed Board Chair of Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN)July 6, 2023 | msn.comBarrington Research Maintains American Public Education (APEI) Outperform RecommendationJuly 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRasmussen University's Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Maximum Accreditation Terms from Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationSee 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 APEI Company Calendar Last Earnings8/08/2023Today9/22/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/14/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get 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 Forecast$7.00 High Stock Price Forecast$8.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$6.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+38.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($3.86) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-114,990,000.00 Net Margins-11.23% Pretax Margin-14.32% Return on Equity-5.16% Return on Assets-2.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38 Current Ratio2.39 Quick Ratio2.39 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$606.33 million Price / Sales0.15 Cash Flow$9.35 per share Price / Cash Flow0.54 Book Value$16.41 per share Price / Book0.31Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,770,000Free Float17,525,000Market Cap$89.74 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.77 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for October 2023. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Angela K. Selden (Age 57)Pres, CEO & Director Comp: $1.03MMr. Richard W. Sunderland Jr. (Age 63)CPA, CPA, Exec. VP & CFO Comp: $570.48kMr. Thomas A. Beckett (Age 55)Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. Comp: $407.67kMr. Harry T. Wilkins CPA (Age 66)Chief Exec. Officer of Hondros College of Nursing Comp: $444.31kMr. Craig S. MacGibbon (Age 59)Exec. VP & Chief Information Officer Ryan KorenAssistant VP of Investor Relations & Corp. Devel.Frank TutaloDirector of PRMr. Steven M. Somers C.F.A.CFA, Sr. VP, Chief Strategy & Corp. Devel. Officer and Acting Pres of GS USAMs. Tanya J. Axenson (Age 47)Sr. VP & Chief Human Resource Officer Mr. Andy McShaneSr. VP of Engagement, Automation & Performance AnalyticsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLincoln Educational ServicesNASDAQ:LINCUniversal Technical InstituteNYSE:UTI51Talk Online Education GroupNYSE:COE17 Education & Technology GroupNYSE:YQATA Creativity GlobalNASDAQ:AACGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCSold 21,590 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.062%Walleye Capital LLCBought 24,932 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.864%XTX Topco LtdBought 57,627 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.324%Y Intercept Hong Kong LtdBought 28,622 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.161%Citadel Advisors LLCSold 2,200 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions APEI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Public Education stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Public Education in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 forecast for 2023? 3 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for American Public Education's stock. Their APEI share price forecasts range from $6.00 to $8.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $7.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 38.6% from the stock's current price. 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 beginning of 2023. Since then, APEI stock has decreased by 58.9% and is now trading at $5.05. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting American Public Education? American Public Education saw a decrease in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 231,100 shares, a decrease of 6.8% from the August 15th total of 247,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 149,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.5 days. Approximately 1.4% of the shares of the company are sold short. View American Public Education's Short Interest. When is American Public Education's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 14th 2023. 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, August, 8th. The company reported ($0.25) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.31) by $0.06. The company earned $147.21 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $146.24 million. American Public Education had a negative net margin of 11.23% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.16%. What guidance has American Public Education issued on next quarter's earnings? American Public Education updated its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -$0.32--$0.24 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of -$0.25. The company issued revenue guidance of $148.30 million-$150.30 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $147.53 million. 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). What is American Public Education's stock symbol? American Public Education trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "APEI." Who are American Public Education's major shareholders? American Public Education's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Redwood Capital Management LLC (7.95%), Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C. (6.02%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (5.34%), BlackRock Inc. (4.11%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.39%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (2.77%). Insiders that own company stock include Barbara Fast, Granetta B Blevins, Harry T Wilkins, Jean C Halle, 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. What is American Public Education's stock price today? One share of APEI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.05. How much money does American Public Education make? American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) has a market capitalization of $89.74 million and generates $606.33 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-114,990,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($3.86) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does American Public Education have? The company employs 6,244 workers across the globe. How can I contact American Public Education? American Public Education's mailing address is 111 W CONGRESS STREET, CHARLES TOWN WV, 25414. The official website for the company is www.apei.com. The company can be reached via phone at (304) 724-3700, via email at csymanoskie@apei.com, or via fax at 877-468-6268. This page (NASDAQ:APEI) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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