American Public Education, Inc.
American Public Education, Inc.
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Overview
What the company does, where it operates, and who runs it.
About American Public Education, Inc.
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- CEO
- Angela K. Selden
- Headquarters
- 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV, US
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- CEO
- Angela K. Selden
- Headquarters
- 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV, US
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education. The company operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.
It offers 130 degree programs and 111 certificate programs in various fields of study, including business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, and liberal arts, as well as national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security.
The company also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, diploma in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, and an associate degree in medical laboratory technology. American Public Education, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
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Fair value for American Public Education, Inc. from FRC's valuation model, read against the market price. APEI last traded at $40.88, 16.2× trailing earnings — the estimate is read against that market price. The model runs on every stock on the platform and shows the estimate per share and the date it was calculated. A free account covers 3 company valuations a month; a paid subscription is unlimited.
Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for American Public Education, Inc.. Starting points for American Public Education, Inc.: P/E 16.2, EPS $2.52, beta 1.45 — an Education & Training Services name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for American Public Education, Inc.. American Public Education, Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend, so this section tracks capacity rather than history. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for American Public Education, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for American Public Education, Inc. stands at $2.52. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Wall Street Analyst Estimates
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Analysts' target
$59.00
average of 8 firms, last 12 months
Analyst Ratings
- Strong Buy0
- Buy4
- Hold1
- Sell0
- Strong Sell0
Earnings Estimate
| EPS | Current QtrDec 2026 | Next QtrMar 2027 | Current YearFY Dec 2026 | Next YearFY Dec 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. estimate | $0.95 | $0.87 | $2.72 | $3.17 |
| Low estimate | $0.91 | $0.74 | $2.63 | $2.92 |
| High estimate | $0.97 | $0.96 | $2.74 | $3.33 |
| No. of analysts | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Year-ago EPS | $0.671 | $0.94 | $1.361 | — |
| Growth | — | -8.0% | — | — |
1Year-ago EPS includes one-time items; growth not shown.
Revenue Estimate
| Revenue | Current QtrDec 2026 | Next QtrMar 2027 | Current YearFY Dec 2026 | Next YearFY Dec 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. estimate | $182.45M | $185.13M | $698.06M | $737.67M |
| Low estimate | $182.38M | $183.93M | $693.63M | $732.90M |
| High estimate | $182.67M | $186.85M | $699.39M | $745.06M |
| No. of analysts | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Year-ago revenue | $158.33M | $174.74M | $648.86M | — |
| Growth | +15.2% | +5.9% | +7.6% | — |
Source: Wall Street analysts' published price targets, ratings and estimates, compiled by Financial Modeling Prep from StreetInsider, Benzinga; as of Nov 15, 2026. Not FRC research or a recommendation.
Financial Statements
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for American Public Education, Inc.. American Public Education, Inc. has reported as a listed company since 2007. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
List of peer companies in the same industry.
Peer companies
Market cap
- AFYAAfya LimitedEducation & Training Services$944M
- COURCoursera, Inc.Education & Training Services$889M
- CVSACovista Inc.Education & Training Services$3.9B
- LAURLaureate Education, Inc.Education & Training Services$4.8B
- LINCLincoln Educational Services CorporationEducation & Training Services$702M
- PRDOPerdoceo Education CorporationEducation & Training Services$1.8B
- PXEDPhoenix Education Partners, IncEducation & Training Services$701M
- STGSunlands Technology GroupEducation & Training Services$25M
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ETFs holding American Public Education, Inc.
% of the fund
- AVUVAvantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF$31.6B in assets0.08%
- VTIVanguard Total Stock Market ETF$689.2B in assets0.00%
- IWMiShares Russell 2000 ETF$76.6B in assets0.02%
- DFATDimensional - US Targeted Value ETF$30.8B in assets0.03%
- AFSMFirst Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF$128M in assets0.34%
- FSCCFederated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core ETF$426M in assets0.22%
- HAPSHarbor Human Capital Factor US Small Cap ETF (HAPS)$190M in assets0.22%
- SFLOVictoryShares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF$887M in assets0.20%
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Institutional Ownership
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Which institutions hold American Public Education, Inc., and how their positions are changing. At a $744.1M market value, institutional positions materially move American Public Education, Inc.'s register. Top holders, position sizes, and quarter-over-quarter accumulation or distribution from regulatory filings.
Insider Trading
Recent buying and selling by company executives.
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Buying and selling by American Public Education, Inc. executives and directors. Shares of American Public Education, Inc. have traded between $18.60 and $39.83 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned.
News
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