American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.590-2.840 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.950. The company issued revenue guidance of $695.0 million-$701.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $693.5 million. American Public Education also updated its Q4 2026 guidance to 0.810-1.070 EPS.
American Public Education Stock Up 4.9%
American Public Education stock opened at $39.09 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 3.25 and a quick ratio of 3.25. American Public Education has a fifty-two week low of $31.13 and a fifty-two week high of $61.59. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $44.67 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $49.55. The firm has a market cap of $715.35 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.49.
American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $169.14 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $165.79 million. American Public Education had a return on equity of 15.30% and a net margin of 6.84%. As a group, analysts forecast that American Public Education will post 2.63 earnings per share for the current year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts have issued reports on APEI shares. Weiss Ratings lowered American Public Education from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Zacks Research downgraded American Public Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. B. Riley Financial cut their price target on American Public Education from $70.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 28th. Lake Street Capital increased their price objective on American Public Education from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of American Public Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.00.
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Insider Activity at American Public Education
In related news, insider James Kenigsberg sold 1,256 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $47.69, for a total value of $59,898.64. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 43,473 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,073,227.37. This trade represents a 2.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 10.60% of the company’s stock.
More American Public Education News
Here are the key news stories impacting American Public Education this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter earnings were $0.32 per share, above the $0.26 consensus estimate and up from $0.30 a year earlier. Revenue of $169.14 million also exceeded the $165.79 million estimate. The company said revenue, net income, EPS and adjusted EBITDA all surpassed its guidance. American Public Education Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: APEI raised its full-year 2026 guidance across key metrics and outlined diluted EPS of $2.59–$2.84. A stronger outlook alongside the quarterly beat may support investor confidence in its earnings trajectory. American Public Education outlines 2026 diluted EPS of $2.59-$2.84 amid raised full-year guidance
About American Public Education
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.
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