AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION
APEINASDAQTrading Snapshot
- Day Range
- $170.36 – $173.45
- 52-Week Range
- $30.20 – $61.59
- Volume
- $4.26B
- Avg Volume
- $4.22B
- Shares Outstanding
- 18.3M
- Next Earnings
- Nov 7, 2026
Fundamentals Snapshot
- Annual Revenue
- $649M
- Last Q Revenue
- $172M
- P/E Ratio
- 16.2
- P/S Ratio
- 1.1x
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.49
- Dividend Yield
- 0.00%
- Dilution (1yr)
- +1.6%
Why Investors Own APEI
- ✓High-growth profile — revenue up +0.3% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
- ✓Healthy economics — 64% gross margin and 26% free-cash-flow margin.
- ✓New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION
APEI
StockOtter · stockotter.spaceAbout AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), along with its affiliated entities, delivers higher learning opportunities accessible both online and at physical campuses. The organization operates through three principal divisions: the American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. APEI provides an extensive array of academic pathways, offering 130 degree programs and 111 certificate qualifications across diverse fields of study. These include business administration, health sciences, technology, criminal justice, education, and the liberal arts, in addition to specialized areas like national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. Furthermore, the company places a significant emphasis on healthcare education, featuring a practical nursing diploma, an associate's degree in nursing, and an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology. Established in 1991, American Public Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Otter Score Breakdown
How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5★ and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:💎 Quality — gross margin🚀 Growth — revenue YoY⚖️ Valuation — P/S ratio⚡ Momentum — 30-day price change💧 Dilution — 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)Analyst Ratings
ⓘLatest News & Updates
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION tops quarterly estimates as demand accelerates
Revenue grew double digits with management guiding above consensus; margins continued to expand.
Analysts lift APEI price targets on improving margins
Several firms raised targets, citing stronger free cash flow and a healthier backlog.
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION announces new agreement to expand its footprint
The move broadens the company’s reach and could add incremental revenue over the next year.