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American Public Education(NASDAQ) APEI

Market Cap$812.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2007)+24%
5 Year+67%
1 Year+47%
1 Month-9%
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$45.55
+2.63%
+1.17Today
After hours$45.71+$0.16 (+0.35%)
American Public Education last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 44.392026-08-20
American Public Education stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.89%USD 45.242026-08-13
1 month-9.16%USD 48.862026-07-21
3 month-13.82%USD 51.502026-05-22
Year to date+17.42%USD 37.802025-12-31
1 year+46.68%USD 30.262025-08-20
3 year+653.57%USD 5.892023-08-21
5 year+66.92%USD 26.592021-08-20
Since inception+23.57%USD 35.922007-11-09

American Public Education Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$812.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$668.01M

Net Income (TTM)

$45.67M

EPS (TTM)

$2.43

P/E Ratio

18.27

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.81 (Low)

Price

$45.55

Volume

321,432.947

Open

$44.36

Previous Close

$45.61

Daily Range

$43.34 - $45.80

52-Week Range

$29.05 - $61.59

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 9, 2026

APEI News

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This Fund Sold $8.1 Million in American Public Education as Shares More Than Doubled

Jonathan PoncianoMay 7, 2026
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4D Advisors Offloads $7.6 Million in Masimo (MASI) Stock, Selling 45,000 Shares

Cory RenauerNov 16, 2025
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APEI Earnings Rise 6%

Motley Fool Markets TeamAug 6, 2025
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American Public Education, Inc. Surely Wishes More of the American Public Attended Its Schools

Brian StoffelNov 14, 2015
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American Public Education, Inc. Said There'd Be Days Like This, and the Market Doesn't Like It

Brian StoffelAug 11, 2015

Shares of American Public Education, Inc. Tank on Poor Outlook for Revenues

Alex Dumortier, CFAMay 12, 2015
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American Public Education Inc. Sees Gloomy Days Ahead

Brian StoffelMay 12, 2015
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About American Public Education

American Public Education, Inc. helps adults learn online and on campus. It serves military members, veterans, and healthcare professionals. Students can earn degrees and certificates in many fields.

What Students Learn Here

  • Military+ Segment: Online postsecondary education for approximately 89,400 adult learners in military and public service communities; accounts for $175 million in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Health+ Segment: Nursing and health sciences programs for 19,600 students across 27 campuses and online; accounts for $171.6 million in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Academic Programs: Catalog of 130 degree programs and 111 certificate qualifications spanning business, technology, and national security fields.

Expanding the Educational Network

  • Finalized the combination of its three primary educational brands into a single accredited institution in August 2026.
  • Secured two new campus leases in 2026 to support nursing program growth in Florida and Michigan.
  • Refinanced corporate debt in March 2026 with a $90 million term loan to improve the company capital structure.
  • Sold the Graduate School USA in July 2025 to focus on core higher education segments.

Unique Reach and Specialized Focus

The company uses purpose-built programs to help students advance professionally or transition to new careers. It combines specialized military education with a physical network for healthcare training.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Consolidated revenue rose to $171.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 5.5% year over year.
  • Net income increased to $9.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2026, up from $4.5 million in the prior year period.
  • Operating margin rose to 10.2% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, up from 5.9% year over year.
  • Market capitalization was $986 million for the second quarter of 2026.
  • Advertising expenses rose by $8.2 million during the first half of 2026 to support enrollment growth.

Bottom Line

American Public Education has transformed from a military-focused online provider into a multi-brand system with a strong nursing focus. Consolidation of its brands and campus expansion efforts have stabilized margins while diversifying its professional education offerings.

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Industry

Diversified Consumer Services

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

5,841

CEO

Angela K. Selden

Website

www.apei.com

Headquarters

Charles Town, WV 25414, US

APEI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

54.61%

Operating Margin

9.59%

Net Income Margin

6.84%

Return on Equity

15.30%

Return on Capital

11.77%

Return on Assets

8.49%

Earnings Yield

5.47%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$812.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

18.30M

Volume

321.43K

Avg. Volume

297.11K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$364.82M

Operating Income

$64.07M

EBITDA

$83.02M

Operating Cash Flow

$85.60M

Capital Expenditure

-$15.53M

Free Cash Flow

$70.07M

Cash & ST Invst.

$76.26M

Total Debt

$147.84M

American Public Education Performance Analysis

American Public Education annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 606,328,00044.8%
20232023-12-31USD 600,545,000-1.0%
20242024-12-31USD 624,559,0004.0%
20252025-12-31USD 648,862,0003.9%
American Public Education sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-300.3%
Q42025-12-31-3.0%
Q12026-03-3110.4%
Q22026-06-30-1.7%
American Public Education annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -6.10N/A
20232023-12-31USD -2.94-51.8%
20242024-12-31USD 0.55N/A
20252025-12-31USD 1.36144.7%
American Public Education sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-301766.7%
Q42025-12-31123.3%
Q12026-03-3140.3%
Q22026-06-30-44.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$171.73M

+5.5%

Gross Profit

$95.09M

+12.7%

Gross Margin

55.37%

N/A

Market Cap

$812.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$139.07K

N/A

Employees

5,841

N/A

Net Income

$9.77M

+117.4%

EBITDA

$18.11M

+62.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$76.26M

-56.4%

Total Debt

$147.84M

-24.4%

Accounts Receivable

$39.65M

-1.1%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$136.73M

-25.0%

Short Term Debt

$11.11M

-17.4%

Return on Assets

8.49%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

14.21%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$7.40M

-33.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$12.14M

-18.0%

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Questions About APEI

What is the current price of American Public Education?

American Public Education is trading at $45.61 per share.

What is the 52-week range for American Public Education?

Over the past 52 weeks, American Public Education has traded between $29.05 and $61.59.

How much debt does American Public Education have?

As of the most recent reporting period, American Public Education reported total debt of $153.47M.

How much cash does American Public Education have on hand?

American Public Education reported $146.55M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is American Public Education’s dividend yield?

American Public Education does not currently have a dividend yield.

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