Aspen Group (ASPU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Aspen Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPU) is a digital higher‐education company focused on delivering accessible, career‐focused online degree programs. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Aspen University, the company provides a range of accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as business administration, education, nursing, counseling psychology and health administration. Aspen Group’s learning platform emphasizes flexible scheduling, personalized student support and a competency-based curriculum model designed to meet the needs of working adults and international learners.

Originally founded in 1987 as Aspen University, the institution was acquired by Aesthetic Medical International Holdings in 2015 and later rebranded as Aspen Group, Inc. Over the years, Aspen has expanded its program offerings and invested in proprietary learning technologies to enhance student engagement and retention. The company’s online delivery infrastructure includes 24/7 technical support, virtual classrooms, interactive course materials and robust career services, reflecting its commitment to both academic quality and student outcomes.

Aspen Group’s portfolio comprises bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificate programs aimed at skill development and career advancement. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with industry subject‐matter experts and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. In addition to traditional degree tracks, Aspen offers specialized certificates in areas such as digital marketing, human resources management and data analytics, strengthening its appeal to professionals seeking continuing education.

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Aspen Group serves students across all 50 U.S. states and in multiple international markets. Under the leadership of President and CEO David P. Roberts and Chairman Peter Kohli, the company has focused on strategic partnerships with employers, professional associations and government agencies to broaden access to online education. By leveraging its technology platform and student‐centric approach, Aspen Group aims to address evolving workforce needs and support lifelong learning worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.06 to $0.06
• 50-Day Range: $0.07 to $0.16
• 52-Week Range: $0.00 to $0.25
• Volume: 11,500 shs
• Average Volume: 26,275 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.86 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Aspen Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Aspen Group scored higher than 4% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Aspen Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Aspen Group is -0.12, 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. Sector

The P/E ratio of Aspen Group is -0.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.03% of the float of Aspen Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aspen Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aspen Group has recently increased by 42.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Aspen Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Aspen Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.03% of the float of Aspen Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aspen Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aspen Group has recently increased by 42.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.76

News Sentiment

Aspen Group has a news sentiment score of 0.76. 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 Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Aspen Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Aspen Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 8.00% of the stock of Aspen Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 10.56% of the stock of Aspen Group is held by institutions.

ASPU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ASPU shares performed this year?

Aspen Group's stock was trading at $0.1615 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ASPU shares have decreased by 52.8% and is now trading at $0.0762.

How were Aspen Group's earnings last quarter?

Aspen Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASPU) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, September, 29th. The technology company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.12) by $0.09. The technology company earned $14.64 million during the quarter.

How do I buy shares of Aspen Group?

Shares of ASPU 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Aspen Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Aspen Group investors own include FuelCell Energy (FCEL), Meta Platforms (META), Fastly (FSLY), Canopy Growth (CGC), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Remark (MARK) and Cloudflare (NET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 9/29/2023
• Today: 7/17/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Educational services
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ASPU
• CIK: 1487198
• Web: www.aspen.edu
• Phone: (480) 407-7365
• Fax: 303-336-1144
• Employees: 1,130
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.50)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$13.58 million
• Net Margins: -34.13%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $74.29 million
• Price / Sales: 0.03
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,072,000
• Free Float: 26,101,000
• Market Cap: $2.22 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.35