B. Riley Analysts Boost Earnings Estimates for APEI

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) – Investment analysts at B. Riley upped their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for American Public Education in a research note issued on Tuesday, November 11th. B. Riley analyst G. Boss now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.36 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.35. B. Riley has a “Buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. The consensus estimate for American Public Education’s current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share. B. Riley also issued estimates for American Public Education’s Q3 2026 earnings at $0.41 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $0.87 EPS.

Several other research firms also recently issued reports on APEI. Griffin Securities set a $37.00 price target on shares of American Public Education in a research report on Thursday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of American Public Education in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Lake Street Capital set a $38.00 target price on American Public Education and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Northland Securities lifted their target price on American Public Education from $38.00 to $46.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 25th. Finally, Zacks Research raised American Public Education to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued 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 $38.86.

American Public Education Trading Up 4.9%

NASDAQ APEI opened at $34.60 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $625.12 million, a P/E ratio of 32.64, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.65. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $35.58 and a 200 day simple moving average 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. American Public Education has a one year low of $17.07 and a one year high of $39.83.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) last issued 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 during 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.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Public Education

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of American Public Education by 4.3% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 9,386 shares of the company’s stock worth $209,000 after buying an additional 390 shares during the period. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey boosted its stake in shares of American Public Education by 14.8% during the second quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 3,625 shares of the company’s stock valued at $110,000 after purchasing an additional 468 shares during the period. Militia Capital Partners LP grew its holdings in shares of American Public Education by 7.2% in the second quarter. Militia Capital Partners LP now owns 7,432 shares of the company’s stock worth $226,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in shares of American Public Education by 40.5% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $58,000 after buying an additional 552 shares during the period. Finally, State of Wyoming increased its stake in shares of American Public Education by 4.9% in the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 12,209 shares of the company’s stock worth $482,000 after buying an additional 569 shares during the period. 79.62% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.