Zacks Research Brokers Lower Earnings Estimates for APEI

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI - Free Report) - Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of American Public Education in a report released on Thursday, March 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will earn $0.11 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate 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.

APEI has been the topic of a number of other reports. William Blair raised shares of American Public Education from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, March 7th. Barrington Research reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $24.00 price objective on shares of American Public Education in a research note on Friday, March 7th. StockNews.com upgraded American Public Education from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Friday, March 7th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price target on American Public Education from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, March 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, American Public Education presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $24.33.

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American Public Education Stock Performance

Shares of APEI stock traded down $0.18 on Monday, hitting $22.86. 35,008 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 100,670. The company's fifty day moving average is $21.73 and its 200 day moving average is $19.15. American Public Education has a 1-year low of $11.80 and a 1-year high of $25.60. The company has a market capitalization of $411.30 million, a PE ratio of 40.81, a PEG ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 2.65 and a quick ratio of 2.65.

Insider Activity at American Public Education

In other American Public Education news, SVP Thomas Beckett sold 3,700 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.07, for a total value of $81,659.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 60,253 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,329,783.71. This trade represents a 5.79 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 11.38% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. New York State Teachers Retirement System acquired a new position in shares of American Public Education during the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. R Squared Ltd acquired a new position in American Public Education during the fourth quarter worth about $38,000. SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new stake in American Public Education in the fourth quarter worth about $121,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in American Public Education in the 4th quarter valued at about $124,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its position in shares of American Public Education by 16.2% during the 4th quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 8,155 shares of the company's stock valued at $176,000 after purchasing an additional 1,134 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 79.62% of the company's stock.

American Public Education Company Profile

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.