Accessibility Menu
American Public Education logo

American Public Education

(NASDAQ) APEI

Current Price$50.82
Market Cap$938.82MMarket 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)+42%
5 Year+80%
1 Year+67%
1 Month-1%
American Public Education last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 51.182026-07-16
American Public Education stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-11.5%USD 57.832026-07-09
1 month-1.37%USD 51.892026-06-16
3 month-15.54%USD 60.602026-04-17
Year to date+35.4%USD 37.802025-12-31
1 year+67.25%USD 30.602025-07-16
3 year+972.96%USD 4.772023-07-17
5 year+79.52%USD 28.512021-07-16
Since inception+42.48%USD 35.922007-11-09

American Public Education Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$938.82MMarket 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)

$659.05M

Net Income (TTM)

$40.40M

EPS (TTM)

$1.89

P/E Ratio

27.05

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.81 (Low)

Price

$50.82

Volume

13,619

Open

$50.22

Previous Close

$51.18

Daily Range

$49.23 - $51.22

52-Week Range

$27.74 - $61.59

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

APEI: Motley Fool Moneyball Superscore

68

Our CEO Is Handing Members His Secret Weapon

It's called Motley Fool Moneyball, our new proprietary AI tool

We spent over half a million dollars in R&D to build a tool that makes stock research faster, sharper, and smarter. Our analysts use it every day, and now, you can too.

Get Access Now

About American Public Education

American Public Education helps soldiers and nurses earn college degrees. It teaches students online and at campuses across the country. These programs provide training for adults working in public service.

Where Students Learn

  • American Public University System: Online institution serving 88,700 students, primarily focusing on active-duty military and veterans.
  • Rasmussen University: Nursing and health sciences school with 15,900 students across 18 campuses and online.
  • Hondros College of Nursing: Practical nursing school providing education to 4,000 students at eight physical campuses.

Recent Strategic Moves

  • Announced the planned combination of American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing in 2025.
  • Completed the sale of the membership interest in Graduate School USA in July 2025.
  • Redeemed all 400 outstanding shares of Series A Senior Preferred Stock for $43.1 million in June 2025.
  • Sold an undeveloped land parcel and two buildings in West Virginia for $23 million during 2025.
  • Completed a merger of the legal entities that own its three institutions in March 2026.

What Sets the Company Apart

The company is the leading educator of active-duty military members and veterans through its online programs. It also operates a large nursing network with 26 campuses located across eight states.

Tracking the Financial Path

  • Revenue was $158.3 million in Q4 2025, down 3.5% from Q4 2024.
  • Operating income reached $19.1 million in Q4 2025, down 11.5% year-over-year.
  • Net income was $12.6 million in Q4 2025, down 2.7% from $13 million in Q4 2024.
  • Free cash flow hit -$15.6 million in Q4 2025, down 790% as the deficit deepened.

The Company Evolution

American Public Education has shifted from a group of separate schools toward a unified system focused on nursing and military education. Recent asset sales and legal mergers show a focus on consolidating operations and improving efficiency.

AI Generated • May 2, 2026

Industry

Diversified Consumer Services

Employees

5,841

CEO

Angela K. Selden

Headquarters

Charles Town, WV 25414, US

APEI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

53.72%

Operating Margin

8.74%

Net Income Margin

6.13%

Return on Equity

14.02%

Return on Capital

11.77%

Return on Assets

7.51%

Earnings Yield

3.70%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

3.27%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$938.82MMarket 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

18.34M

Volume

13.62K

Avg. Volume

274.91K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$354.07M

Operating Income

$57.57M

EBITDA

$76.05M

Operating Cash Flow

$88.27M

Capital Expenditure

-$14.49M

Free Cash Flow

$73.78M

Cash & ST Invst.

$221.00M

Total Debt

$70.26M

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
Q22025-06-30-1.1%
Q32025-09-300.3%
Q42025-12-31-3.0%
Q12026-03-3110.4%
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
Q22025-06-30-104.4%
Q32025-09-301766.7%
Q42025-12-31123.3%
Q12026-03-3140.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$174.74M

+6.2%

Gross Profit

$95.95M

+7.1%

Gross Margin

54.91%

N/A

Market Cap

$938.82MMarket 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

$397.81K

N/A

Employees

2,360

N/A

Net Income

$17.73M

+99.4%

EBITDA

$24.13M

+34.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$221.00M

+36.8%

Total Debt

$70.26M

-64.6%

Accounts Receivable

$41.98M

+0.3%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$54.01M

-70.8%

Short Term Debt

$16.25M

+20.4%

Return on Assets

7.51%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.99%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$60.78M

+83.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$63.30M

+71.1%

Other Investments to Explore

People Also Watch

Symbol / CompanyPricePrice Chg
QSGQuantaSing Group Ltd
$5.04-1.56%
STKLSunOpta Inc.
$6.50+0.08%
SENEASeneca Foods Corporation
$171.24+0.88%
KLCKinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
$5.23-0.10%

Trending Stocks

Symbol / CompanyPricePrice Chg
AALAmerican Airlines Group
$15.11-0.03%
TQQQProShares Trust - ProShares UltraPro Qqq
$68.74-0.03%
MUUDirexion Shares ETF Trust - Direxion Daily Mu Bull 2x Shares
$29.60+0.08%
SOFISoFi Technologies
$17.51+0.01%

Questions About APEI

What is the current price of American Public Education?

American Public Education is trading at $50.82 per share.

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

Over the past 52 weeks, American Public Education has traded between $27.74 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 $153.46M.

How much cash does American Public Education have on hand?

American Public Education reported $221.00M 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.

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.