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(From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free APEI Stock Alerts $18.39 +0.28 (+1.55%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$17.89▼$18.4850-Day Range$11.97▼$18.8052-Week Range$3.76▼$21.04Volume83,171 shsAverage Volume180,151 shsMarket Capitalization$323.30 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$17.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get American Public Education alerts: Email Address American Public Education MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.6% Downside$17.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.31% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.01Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.74Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth102.94%From $0.68 to $1.38 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.3.65 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector115th out of 265 stocksEducational Services Industry7th 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 3 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 Shorted3.31% 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 3.7, 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 13.26%, 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Public Education has a news sentiment score of 0.74. 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 0.56 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for American Public Education this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added American Public Education to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -63% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 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 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 102.94% in the coming year, from $0.68 to $1.38 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Public Education is -7.02, 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 -7.02, 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 1.78. 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 1.30. 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 True Market InsidersThe CHIPS Act MotherlodeIf you haven’t heard yet, the CHIPS Act is the US government pouring $280 BILLION into the manufacturing of US semiconductors. A lot of companies will make a fortune from this.Click here to see my #1 investment for 2024. 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 HeadlinesMay 16 at 9:15 AM | prnewswire.comRasmussen University Launches Professional Achievement Grant for Saber Healthcare Group EmployeesMay 16 at 3:26 AM | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Strong-Buy"May 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Short Interest UpdateMay 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Public Education (APEI) Receives a Hold from Truist FinancialMay 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2024 EPS Estimates for American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Lifted by William BlairMay 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Expected to Post Q4 2024 Earnings of $0.62 Per ShareMay 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2024 Earnings Estimate for American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Issued By B. RileyMay 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokers Offer Predictions for American Public Education, Inc.'s Q2 2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:APEI)May 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$20.67May 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ4 2024 Earnings Estimate for American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Issued By Barrington ResearchMay 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBarrington Research Increases American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) Price Target to $20.00May 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Public Education's Incredible Momentum Likely To ContinueMay 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) Downgraded by StockNews.com to BuyMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comAPUS to Celebrate Over 16,000 Graduates at Commencement on May 10-11May 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Public Education beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; initiates Q2 and raises FY24 outlookMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Public Education Inc (APEI) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong ...May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comZacks.com featured highlights include Rush Street Interactive, American Public Education, Tencent and GalianoMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 American Public Education Inc Earnings CallMay 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmerican Public Education Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMay 6, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Public Education Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewMay 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmerican Public Education, Inc. to Present at the Sidoti Micro Cap ConferenceApril 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comRasmussen University Expands Bloomington Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program to Hennepin/AnokaApril 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comTIME Magazine Names American Public Education, Inc. One of the "World's Top EdTech Companies" for 2024April 28, 2024 | msn.comLawmakers to propose antisemitism monitor for universities in bipartisan billSee 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 Earnings3/05/2024Today5/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/13/2024Fiscal 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-7.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($2.62) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio27.04 P/E Growth1.78Net Income$-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 / Sales0.54 Cash Flow$5.82 per share Price / Cash Flow3.16 Book Value$14.15 per share Price / Book1.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,580,000Free Float15,575,000Market Cap$323.30 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.27 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.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 CompetitorsChina Distance EducationNYSE:DLGP StrategiesNYSE:GPXLincoln Educational ServicesNASDAQ:LINCUniversal Technical InstituteNYSE:UTIVitruNASDAQ:VTRUView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Bought 152,063 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.865%Lazard Asset Management LLCBought 12,872 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.073%Public Employees Retirement System of OhioBought 9,168 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.052%Public Employees Retirement Association of ColoradoSold 2,025 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.021%Heron Bay Capital ManagementSold 8,768 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.098%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions APEI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Public Education stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Public Education in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" APEI shares. View APEI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is American Public Education's stock price target for 2024? 3 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for American Public Education's stock. Their APEI share price targets range from $15.00 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $17.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.6%. View analysts price targets for APEI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have APEI shares performed in 2024? American Public Education's stock was trading at $9.65 at the beginning of the year. Since then, APEI shares have increased by 90.6% and is now trading at $18.39. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is American Public Education's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 13th 2024. View our APEI earnings forecast. How were American Public Education's earnings last quarter? American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 5th. The company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.50. The firm earned $152.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $150.54 million. American Public Education had a negative net margin of 6.78% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.97%. What guidance has American Public Education issued on next quarter's earnings? American Public Education issued an update on its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of -0.110-0.050 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.000. The company issued revenue guidance of $153.0 million-$155.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $150.1 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). Who are American Public Education's major shareholders? American Public Education's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.11%), Foundry Partners LLC (2.59%), Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. (0.86%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.50%), Empowered Funds LLC (0.32%) and O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC (0.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Barbara Kurshan, Craig S Macgibbon, Granetta B Blevins, Harry T Wilkins, 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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