Research Analysts Set Expectations for APEI Q3 Earnings

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) – Barrington Research issued their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of American Public Education in a report issued on Friday, March 7th. Barrington Research analyst A. Paris forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.19 per share for the quarter. Barrington Research currently has a “Outperform” rating and a $24.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for American Public Education’s current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for American Public Education’s FY2026 earnings at $1.50 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also commented on APEI. Truist Financial upped their target price on American Public Education from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. William Blair upgraded American Public Education from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, March 7th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded American Public Education from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, American Public Education has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $24.33.

American Public Education Stock Up 0.6 %

Shares of American Public Education stock opened at $23.05 on Monday. American Public Education has a one year low of $11.44 and a one year high of $25.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 2.65 and a quick ratio of 2.65. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $21.43 and its 200 day moving average is $18.76. The firm has a market cap of $408.26 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.16, a PEG ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.30.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. New York State Teachers Retirement System acquired a new position in American Public Education during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. R Squared Ltd acquired a new position in American Public Education during the 4th quarter worth approximately $38,000. SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new position in American Public Education during the 4th quarter worth approximately $121,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of American Public Education in the fourth quarter worth approximately $124,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its stake in shares of American Public Education by 16.2% in the fourth quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 8,155 shares of the company’s stock worth $176,000 after purchasing an additional 1,134 shares during the last quarter. 79.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Thomas Beckett sold 3,700 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.07, for a total transaction of $81,659.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 60,253 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,329,783.71. This represents a 5.79 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 11.38% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About American Public Education

American Public Education, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 184 degree programs and 134 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, homeland security, business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning opportunities in leadership, finance, human resources, and other fields of study critical to the federal government workforce.