NASDAQ:APEI American Public Education (APEI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $13.76 +0.16 (+1.18%) (As of 10/4/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About American Public Education Stock (NASDAQ:APEI) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get APEI alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$13.50▼$14.0650-Day Range$12.30▼$19.9652-Week Range$4.05▼$21.04Volume75,815 shsAverage Volume210,462 shsMarket Capitalization$241.83 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$16.33Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewAmerican 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… ⭕ [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggered (Ad)My absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.Click here for the ticker >>> American Public Education Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks91st Percentile Overall ScoreAPEI MarketRank™: American Public Education scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 38th out of 296 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy 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 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about American Public Education's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth177.55% Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Public Education are expected to grow by 177.55% in the coming year, from $0.49 to $1.36 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Public Education is -5.25, 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 -5.25, 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 2.01. 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 0.97. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about American Public Education's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted5.71% 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 3.2, 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 1.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldAmerican Public Education does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAmerican Public Education does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESG4.6 / 5Environmental Score-1.01 Percentage of Shares Shorted5.71% 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 3.2, 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 1.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. News and Social Media2.1 / 5News Sentiment0.77 News SentimentAmerican Public Education has a news sentiment score of 0.77. 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 0.65 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for American Public Education this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for APEI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership4.2 / 5Insider TradingAcquiring Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Public Education insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $2,635,431.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in 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. 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 APEI Stock News HeadlinesRasmussen University and American Public University to Host a National Virtual Career Fair, Offering Opportunities Across IndustriesOctober 3 at 5:12 PM | prnewswire.comAmerican Public Education's (NASDAQ:APEI) investors will be pleased with their splendid 213% return over the last yearOctober 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNext opportunity for crypto millionsOctober isn't just another month in crypto. It's the launchpad for what could be the most explosive bull run in history. And I've found the rocket fuel… One coin is quietly positioning itself to outperform the entire market. The signs are everywhere…October 6, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Feds: Ann Arbor Public Schools did not properly investigate claims against counselor accused of racist remarksSeptember 26, 2024 | detroitnews.comAmerican Public Education Inc (APEI) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong ...September 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRasmussen University Announces New Corporate Alliance with ChildCare Education InstituteSeptember 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comCall for Proposals is Now Open for Sport United Conference 2024: A Virtual Event Co-hosted by American Public University System and Policy Studies OrganizationSeptember 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comPositive Signal: David Michael Braner Shows Faith, Buying $299K In American Public Education StockSeptember 5, 2024 | benzinga.comSee More Headlines APEI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have APEI shares performed this year? American Public Education's stock was trading at $9.65 at the beginning of the year. Since then, APEI shares have increased by 42.6% and is now trading at $13.76. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were American Public Education's earnings last quarter? American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 6th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01. The company earned $152.90 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $154.06 million. American Public Education had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.88% and a net margin of 1.73%. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of American Public Education own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that 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) and Co-Diagnostics (CODX). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2024Today10/05/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2024Fiscal 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$16.33 High Stock Price Target$18.00 Low Stock Price Target$15.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($2.62) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio28.08 P/E Growth2.01Net Income$-47,290,000.00 Net Margins1.73% Pretax Margin4.46% Return on Equity6.88% Return on Assets3.05% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.37 Current Ratio2.83 Quick Ratio2.83 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$610.97 million Price / Sales0.40 Cash Flow$5.33 per share Price / Cash Flow2.58 Book Value$14.19 per share Price / Book0.97Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,575,000Free Float15,575,000Market Cap$241.83 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.25 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. 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