American Public Education, Inc. · NASDAQ (us_market)
Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services · United States
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 181 degree programs, 110 certificate programs, and four diploma programs in various fields of study, including public service-focused fields, such as nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security, as well as traditional academic fields comprising business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning and leadership training in-person and online to the federal workforce. It also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education; and pre-licensure nursing education services focusing on a diploma in practical nursing and associate degree in nursing, as well as a bachelor of science in nursing. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
| Event Period | Drawdown | Buy Point (Bottom) | Sell Point (Peak) | ticker.setupCols.buyScore | ticker.setupCols.sellScore | Max Return | Algo Return |
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DROP2025-09-30$39.47 RISE2025-11-06$30.67 PEAK2026-01-22$43.72 114d | -22.3% 37d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +42.5% 77d | Missed |
DROP2024-12-16$23.27 RISE2025-03-06$19.25 PEAK2025-05-27$29.74 162d | -17.3% 80d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +54.5% 82d | Missed |
DROP2024-12-16$23.27 RISE2025-01-10$19.40 PEAK2025-03-07$23.50 81d | -16.6% 25d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +21.1% 56d | Missed |
DROP2024-07-24$20.68 RISE2024-10-03$13.60 PEAK2024-12-16$23.27 145d | -34.2% 71d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +71.1% 74d | Missed |
DROP2024-07-24$20.68 RISE2024-08-07$12.30 PEAK2024-08-30$16.72 37d | -40.5% 14d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +35.9% 23d | Missed |
DROP2024-05-09$18.80 RISE2024-06-20$15.43 PEAK2024-07-24$20.68 76d | -17.9% 42d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +34.0% 34d | Missed |
DROP2024-03-06$15.57 RISE2024-04-18$12.47 PEAK2024-07-16$19.44 132d | -19.9% 43d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +55.9% 89d | Missed |
DROP2024-01-23$12.47 RISE2024-02-29$10.45 PEAK2024-05-09$18.80 107d | -16.2% 37d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +79.9% 70d | Missed |
DROP2023-08-09$6.04 RISE2023-10-24$4.10 PEAK2024-01-22$12.33 166d | -32.1% 76d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +200.7% 90d | Missed |
DROP2023-04-24$6.59 RISE2023-07-27$4.61 PEAK2023-08-09$6.04 107d | -30.0% 94d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +31.0% 13d | Missed |
DROP2023-02-08$12.88 RISE2023-06-20$3.89 PEAK2023-08-09$6.04 182d | -69.8% 132d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +55.3% 50d | Missed |
DROP2022-12-06$14.09 RISE2023-03-20$3.95 PEAK2023-04-24$6.59 139d | -72.0% 104d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +66.8% 35d | Missed |
DROP2022-05-09$18.20 RISE2022-09-16$8.15 PEAK2022-12-06$14.09 211d | -55.2% 130d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +72.9% 81d | Missed |
DROP2022-03-21$23.88 RISE2022-06-16$13.34 PEAK2022-07-20$16.61 121d | -44.1% 87d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +24.5% 34d | Missed |
DROP2021-10-07$26.52 RISE2022-02-14$17.30 PEAK2022-03-21$23.88 165d | -34.8% 130d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +38.0% 35d | Missed |
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American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) is one of the best micro and small cap stocks to buy according to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies. This education stock has gained more than 40% year-to-date, and analysts expect it to rise more from the current level. On May 13, DA Davidson boosted its price target on American Public […]
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) is one of the best micro and small cap stocks to buy according to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies. This education stock has gained more than 40% year-to-date, and analysts expect it to rise more from the current level. On May 13, DA Davidson boosted its price target on American Public […]
AFYA vs. APEI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
AFYA vs. APEI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
American Public Education stock is a "Buy" given its growth potential and strong net cash position. Here's what investors need to know about APEI.
Affirming its ongoing support of active-duty students, American Military University (AMU) is now a National Sponsor for Our Community Salutes, USA (OCS), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting future enlisted service members and their families as they start their military journey. AMU is a long-time supporter of OCS events and proud to become the first university to sponsor on a national level.
Even though American Public Education, Inc. ( NASDAQ:APEI ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be...
Even though American Public Education, Inc. ( NASDAQ:APEI ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be...
2026-05-14. The following slide deck was published by American Public Education, Inc.
Last week, you might have seen that American Public Education, Inc. ( NASDAQ:APEI ) released its quarterly result to...
Last week, you might have seen that American Public Education, Inc. ( NASDAQ:APEI ) released its quarterly result to...
Last week, you might have seen that American Public Education, Inc. ( NASDAQ:APEI ) released its quarterly result to...
Last week, you might have seen that American Public Education, Inc. ( NASDAQ:APEI ) released its quarterly result to...
Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains APEI (NASDAQ:APEI) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $56 to $62.
DA Davidson analyst Tom White maintains APEI (NASDAQ:APEI) with a Buy and raises the price target from $58 to $64.
In the first quarter of 2026, American Public Education, Inc. reported higher year-over-year sales of US$174.74 million and net income of US$17.73 million, while also issuing second-quarter guidance and raising its full-year 2026 outlook for revenue and earnings. The combination of stronger quarterly performance and higher full-year profit expectations highlights improved operational execution and management’s increased confidence in the business. We’ll now examine how American Public...
In the first quarter of 2026, American Public Education, Inc. reported higher year-over-year sales of US$174.74 million and net income of US$17.73 million, while also issuing second-quarter guidance and raising its full-year 2026 outlook for revenue and earnings. The combination of stronger quarterly performance and higher full-year profit expectations highlights improved operational execution and management’s increased confidence in the business. We’ll now examine how American Public...
APEI beats Q1 estimates as Military+ activity and Health+ enrollment lift margins; 2026 guidance raised.
APEI beats Q1 estimates as Military+ activity and Health+ enrollment lift margins; 2026 guidance raised.
B. Riley Securities analyst Griffin Boss maintains APEI (NASDAQ:APEI) with a Buy and raises the price target from $67 to $68.
| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEI | -15.03% | +7.38% | +30.87% | +67.98% |
| XLP | -1.50% | -6.54% | +6.73% | +0.10% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | -13.53% | +13.92% | +24.14% | +67.88% |
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06upcoming | 0.48 | — | — |
| 2026-05-11 | 0.74 | 1.19 | +61.16% |
| 2026-03-12 | 0.54 | 0.88 | +63.26% |
| 2025-11-10 | 0.22 | 0.54 | +144.86% |
| 2025-08-06 | 0.05 | 0.20 | +294.00% |
| 2025-05-12 | 0.30 | 0.62 | +106.00% |
| 2025-03-06 | 0.62 | 0.78 | +25.98% |
| 2024-11-12 | 0.13 | 0.17 | +32.08% |
| 2024-08-06 | 0.12 | 0.13 | +6.29% |
| 2024-05-07 | -0.07 | 0.23 | +430.00% |
| 2024-03-05 | 0.22 | 0.78 | +256.14% |
| 2023-11-07 | -0.06 | -0.22 | -261.67% |
| 2023-08-08 | -0.23 | -0.18 | +19.57% |
| 2023-05-09 | -0.45 | -0.13 | +70.07% |
| 2023-03-14 | -0.19 | -0.24 | -27.68% |
| 2022-11-08 | -0.16 | -0.20 | -25.00% |