What is Northland Capmk’s Forecast for APEI Q1 Earnings?

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) – Analysts at Northland Capmk decreased their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for American Public Education in a research note issued on Tuesday, November 11th. Northland Capmk analyst L. Horton now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.54 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.56. The consensus estimate for American Public Education’s current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for American Public Education’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.31 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.45 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.96 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $2.27 EPS.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.09) by $0.39. American Public Education had a return on equity of 10.82% and a net margin of 4.44%.The firm had revenue of $163.22 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $160.02 million. American Public Education has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS. Q4 2025 guidance at 0.320-0.450 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on the stock. Lake Street Capital set a $38.00 price target on shares of American Public Education and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Griffin Securities set a $37.00 target price on American Public Education in a research report on Thursday, August 7th. DA Davidson increased their target price on American Public Education from $40.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. B. Riley boosted their price target on American Public Education from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Northland Securities increased their price objective on American Public Education from $38.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $38.86.

American Public Education Trading Up 4.9%

APEI stock opened at $34.60 on Wednesday. American Public Education has a one year low of $17.07 and a one year high of $39.83. The stock has a market cap of $625.12 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.65. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $35.58 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $31.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 2.83 and a quick ratio of 2.83.

Institutional Trading of American Public Education

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its position in American Public Education by 5,909.5% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,262 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 1,241 shares during the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new stake in shares of American Public Education during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its position in American Public Education by 84.1% during the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,616 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after purchasing an additional 738 shares in the last quarter. USA Financial Formulas acquired a new position in American Public Education during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $58,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its stake in American Public Education by 40.5% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 552 shares during the last quarter. 79.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.