APEI American Public Education, Inc.
USConsumer DefensiveAs of 2026-07-08 16:00
Why APEI matters now
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is a US stock in Consumer Defensive. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $58.01 with -2.24% on the session and $1.06B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month -1.57% and YTD +39.47%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $174.7M, net income of $17.7M, and EPS of $0.94. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 34.01 and FCF yield 7.6%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "PRDO vs. APEI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?" from Zacks Investment Research.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Buy with a median target of $58.00; recent insider activity includes Beckett Thomas filing S-Sale. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
34.01
PEG
0.35
P/B
3.15
P/S
1.47
EV/EBITDA
11.34
DCF Value
$-2.20
FCF Yield
7.6%
Div Yield
0.0%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
53.7%
Operating Margin
8.7%
Net Margin
6.1%
ROE
14.0%
ROA
7.5%
ROIC
9.8%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $174.7M | $17.7M | $0.94 |
| Q4 2025 | $158.3M | $12.6M | $0.67 |
| FY 2025 | $648.9M | $31.6M | $1.36 |
| Q3 2025 | $163.2M | $5.6M | $0.30 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Buy
Target (Consensus)
$57.86
Target (Median)
$58.00
Target Range
$51.00 - $64.00
Trading Activity
Insider Trades
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Company Info
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Education & Training Services
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
1.38
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.