American Public Education Inc (NASDAQ:APEI)
| Market Cap | 699.48M+21.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 668.01M+3.6% |
| Net Income | 45.67M+59.6% |
| EPS | 2.43+128.8% |
| Shares Out | 18.30M |
| PE Ratio | 15.23 |
| Forward PE | 12.48 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 311,174 |
| Open | 41.17 |
| Previous Close | 42.41 |
| Day's Range | 37.92 - 42.41 |
| 52-Week Range | 30.20 - 61.59 |
| Beta | 1.45 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 63.33(+65.70%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 9, 2026 |
Insiders filed in the last 90 days, but none of those trades qualified for scoring — round-trip buys and filings whose price is far off the market are excluded.
About APEI
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), along with its affiliated entities, delivers higher learning opportunities accessible both online and at physical campuses. The organization operates through three principal divisions: the American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. APEI provides an extensive array of academic pathways, offering 130 degree programs and 111 certificate qualifications across diverse fields of study. These include business administration, health sciences, technology, criminal justice, education, and the liberal arts, in addition to specialized areas like national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. Furthermore, the company places a significant emphasis on healthcare education, featuring a practical nursing diploma, an associate's degree in nursing, and an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology. Established in 1991, American Public Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Charles Town, West Virginia.
What Are Insiders Doing?
View the trades behind this meter — each links to its SEC Form 4 →
Open-market Form 4 purchases (code P) vs sales (code S) on file for this company. Grants, option exercises and tax withholdings are excluded. Informational only.
Analyst consensus
2 firms rating APEI in the last 3 months, one vote each. Issuer-paid research is not counted.
Next catalysts
- Nov 9, 2026Earnings report
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→ All Stock ListsRecently reported changes in APEI holdings by institutional investors
Latest 0 13F filings · Source: SEC EDGAR
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Quarterly net insider trading by APEI's directors and management
Source: SEC EDGAR (Form 4)
Corporate Lobbying
APEI Estimated quarterly lobbying spending
Source: U.S. Senate LDA
APEI Revenue by Segment
| Segment | Revenue | % of All |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional services, net of grants and scholarships | $156.26M | 45.49% |
| Health+ | $86.22M | 25.10% |
| Military+ | $85.54M | 24.90% |
| Textbook and other course materials | $13.05M | 3.80% |
| Graduation fees | $1.24M | 0.36% |
| Other fees | $1.18M | 0.34% |
As of: Q2 2026 (Jun 30, 2026) · Source: SEC EDGAR (10-Q)
U.S. Patents
New APEI patent grants
Source: USPTO Open Data Portal
Government Contracts
Estimated quarterly amount awarded to APEI from public contracts
Source: USAspending.gov
Top ETF Holders
ETFs with the largest estimated holdings in APEI
| ETF | Est. Holding Size |
|---|---|
| AVUVAvantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | $25.48M |
| VTIVanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | $20.71M |
| IWMiShares Russell 2000 ETF | $19.80M |
| DFATDimensional - US Targeted Value ETF | $9.57M |
| VXFVanguard Extended Market ETF | $8.71M |
| IWOiShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | $7.24M |
Estimated from each fund’s disclosed top holdings × AUM
APEI Insider Score
Our composite score: insider buying, sector, volume, tone & dilution
Bull Case vs Bear Case
AI-generated from APEI’s recent data — informational, not investment advice
Insider Score
Our 0–100 Insider Score and the signals behind it.
Consumer Staples: 32 sector peers carry a ranked score; this one has no qualifying buying in the window · sector average 69.3
What’s Behind the Score
News check: Two positive analyst actions identified: growth stock recognition and upgrade to Buy rating provide substantive bullish signals.
Recent Insider Activity
Insider Score Trend Over Time
-32.0 since Aug 21Composite Insider Score (0–100) recomputed on each scoring run from live SEC Form 4 data.