American Public Education, Inc. $APEI Shares Purchased by CenterBook Partners LP

CenterBook Partners LP boosted its holdings in American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) by 89.3% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 87,321 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 41,196 shares during the period. CenterBook Partners LP’s holdings in American Public Education were worth $3,683,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Sterling Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in American Public Education by 868.3% in the 3rd quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 610 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 547 shares during the period. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC acquired a new position in American Public Education during the second quarter worth $47,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its position in shares of American Public Education by 11.5% during the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 11,778 shares of the company’s stock worth $670,000 after purchasing an additional 1,214 shares in the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc increased its holdings in shares of American Public Education by 111.8% during the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 2,360 shares of the company’s stock worth $127,000 after buying an additional 1,246 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in American Public Education by 102.6% in the 3rd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,865 shares of the company’s stock valued at $121,000 after purchasing an additional 1,451 shares during the last quarter. 79.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

APEI has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Zacks Research downgraded shares of American Public Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. B. Riley Financial cut their price target on shares of American Public Education from $70.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. Wall Street Zen lowered American Public Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 15th. DA Davidson raised shares of American Public Education to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Lake Street Capital upped their price target on American Public Education from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.00.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider James Kenigsberg sold 1,256 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $47.69, for a total value of $59,898.64. Following the transaction, the insider owned 43,473 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,073,227.37. This represents a 2.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 10.60% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

American Public Education Price Performance

NASDAQ:APEI opened at $37.28 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $44.80 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $49.57. American Public Education, Inc. has a 12-month low of $30.20 and a 12-month high of $61.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $682.22 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.34, a P/E/G ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.49. The company has a quick ratio of 3.25, a current ratio of 3.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $171.73 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $170.88 million. American Public Education had a net margin of 6.84% and a return on equity of 15.30%. American Public Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.790 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.180-0.290 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that American Public Education, Inc. will post 2.63 earnings per share for the current year.

American Public Education Company Profile

American Public Education, Inc (NASDAQ: APEI) is an education services company that provides postsecondary instruction and career-focused training through a group of institutions. Its portfolio includes American Public University System, Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing.

American Public University System offers undergraduate and graduate programs primarily through online and distance-learning formats. Its institutions serve military personnel, veterans, working adults and other students, with academic offerings spanning areas such as business, public service, health care, technology, security and liberal arts.

Rasmussen University provides undergraduate and graduate education through online and campus-based programs, with a focus on health sciences, nursing, business, technology and other career-oriented fields.