Research Analysts Offer Predictions for APEI Q2 Earnings

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of American Public Education in a report released on Thursday, March 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.11 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.15. The consensus estimate for American Public Education's current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for American Public Education's Q3 2025 earnings at $0.21 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.71 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.19 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.27 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.24 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.33 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.72 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.57 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.98 EPS.

Several other research firms have also commented on APEI. Barrington Research restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $24.00 price target on shares of American Public Education in a report on Friday, March 7th. Truist Financial increased their price target on American Public Education from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, March 10th. StockNews.com upgraded American Public Education from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Friday, March 7th. Finally, William Blair raised American Public Education from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, March 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $24.33.

American Public Education Trading Up 0.9 %

NASDAQ:APEI traded up $0.20 on Monday, hitting $23.13. 81,462 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 164,807. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $21.83 and a 200-day moving average of $19.24. The stock has a market cap of $416.25 million, a PE ratio of 41.30, a PEG ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a current ratio of 2.65, a quick ratio of 2.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. American Public Education has a fifty-two week low of $11.80 and a fifty-two week high of $25.60.

Insider Activity at American Public Education

In related news, SVP Thomas Beckett sold 3,700 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.07, for a total value of $81,659.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 60,253 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,329,783.71. The trade was a 5.79 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 11.38% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On American Public Education

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Mackenzie Financial Corp bought a new position in American Public Education during the 4th quarter valued at $580,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in shares of American Public Education during the fourth quarter worth about $124,000. Systematic Financial Management LP grew its stake in American Public Education by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Systematic Financial Management LP now owns 353,184 shares of the company's stock worth $7,618,000 after purchasing an additional 6,909 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in American Public Education by 10.2% in the fourth quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 75,019 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,618,000 after buying an additional 6,921 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. raised its stake in American Public Education by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 35,291 shares of the company's stock valued at $761,000 after buying an additional 943 shares in the last quarter. 79.62% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About American Public Education

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.