Aspen Group, Inc. provides online higher education services in the United States. The company offers certificate programs; and associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in a range of areas, including nursing, education, business, technology, management, health sciences, and professional and extended studies. As of April 30, 2018, it had 7,057 degree-seeking students enrolled. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Educational services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:ASPU
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone212-477-1210
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.03
Current Ratio2.81
Quick Ratio2.80
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-13.62
Forward P/E Ratio-11.80
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$22.02 million
Price / Sales4.44
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$1.84 per share
Price / Book2.89
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.39)
Net Income$-7,060,000.00
Net Margins-36.53%
Return on Equity-31.50%
Return on Assets-21.62%
Miscellaneous
Employees305
Outstanding Shares18,410,000
Market Cap$97.76 million
OptionableNot Optionable
Aspen Group (NASDAQ:ASPU) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspen Group's stock symbol?
Aspen Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ASPU."
How were Aspen Group's earnings last quarter?
Aspen Group Inc (NASDAQ:ASPU) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September, 6th. The technology company reported ($0.15) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.12) by $0.03. The technology company had revenue of $7.22 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 million. Aspen Group had a negative net margin of 36.53% and a negative return on equity of 31.50%. View Aspen Group's Earnings History.
When is Aspen Group's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for ASPU?
3 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Aspen Group's shares. Their predictions range from $12.00 to $12.25. On average, they expect Aspen Group's stock price to reach $12.1250 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 128.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Aspen Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Aspen Group?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aspen Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Aspen Group.
Has Aspen Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about ASPU stock have been trending positive on Monday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Aspen Group earned a news sentiment score of 2.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the technology company a news buzz of 3.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Aspen Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Aspen Group include China Distance Education (DL), GP Strategies (GPX), RYB Education (RYB), Bridgepoint Education (BPI), China Online Education Group (COE), Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Four Seasons Edu (Cayman) (FEDU), CIBT Education Group (MBAIF), ATA (ATAI), ChineseInvestors.com (CIIX), Learning Tree International (LTRE), National American University Holdngs (NAUH), Scientific Learning (SCIL) and Legacy Education Alliance (LEAI).
Who are Aspen Group's key executives?
Aspen Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael D. Mathews, Chairman & CEO (Age 56)
- Mr. Gerard Wendolowski, Chief Operating Officer (Age 33)
- Dr. Cheri St. Arnauld, Chief Academic Officer (Age 61)
- Mr. Joseph Lowndes Sevely, Chief Financial Officer (Age 59)
- Ms. Janet Gill, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 62)
Who are Aspen Group's major shareholders?
Aspen Group's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include William Blair Investment Management LLC (6.23%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (2.79%), AWM Investment Company Inc. (2.60%), Water Island Capital LLC (1.89%), Penbrook Management LLC (0.55%) and Falcon Point Capital LLC (0.45%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Aspen Group.
Which institutional investors are selling Aspen Group stock?
Which institutional investors are buying Aspen Group stock?
ASPU stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including William Blair Investment Management LLC, Water Island Capital LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Penbrook Management LLC, Falcon Point Capital LLC and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Aspen Group.
How do I buy shares of Aspen Group?
Shares of ASPU can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Aspen Group's stock price today?
One share of ASPU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.31.
How big of a company is Aspen Group?
Aspen Group has a market capitalization of $97.76 million and generates $22.02 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $-7,060,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.39) on an earnings per share basis. Aspen Group employs 305 workers across the globe.
What is Aspen Group's official website?
How can I contact Aspen Group?
Aspen Group's mailing address is 276 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 306, NEW YORK NY, 10001. The technology company can be reached via phone at 212-477-1210 or via email at [email protected]
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