American Public Education Inc. Common Stock (APEI)
Stock · NASDAQ · Real Estate
$49.2as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
APEI Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What APEI's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 41 | +1.7% | 51% | September 16, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 22 | +7.9% | 68% | October 8, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 16 | +8.0% | 75% | September 18, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +2.3% | 57% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About APEI
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 181 degree programs, 110 certificate programs, and four diploma programs in various fields of study, including public servi…
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- Other Consumer Services
- Employees
- 2,360
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $48.74$50
- Market cap
- $931.48M
- P/E (trailing)
- 19.37
- P/E (forward)
- 13.08
- EPS (trailing)
- $2.43
- Dividend yield
- —
- Beta
- 1.45
- Avg. volume
- 281.3K
How American Public Education Inc. Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
6 analyst ratings
American Public Education Inc. Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- APEIAmerican Public Education Inc. Common Stock$49.19▲ 0.12%Market cap $931.48MP/E 19.37$30.2$61.59
- PXEDPhoenix Education Partners Inc. Common Stock$23.63▼ 1.46%Market cap $1.02BP/E 10.51$23.52$38.19
- CRAICRA International Inc. Common Stock$178.09▲ 0.42%Market cap $1.14BP/E 22.50$132.17$227.29
- DFINDonnelley Financial Solutions Inc. Common Stock$51.81▲ 0.86%Market cap $1.19BP/E 35.13$36.11$56.26
- LINCLincoln Educational Services Corporation Common Stock$22.22▼ 1.51%Market cap $1.25BP/E 31.47$17.29$56.34
- KLCKinderCare Learning Companies Inc. Common Stock$1.77▼ 3.28%Market cap $605.17MP/E —$1.75$6.27
- AFYAAfya Limited Class A Common Shares$14.53▲ 0.07%Market cap $1.27BP/E 8.55$11.62$16.16
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEI American Public Education Inc. Common Stock | $931.48M | 19.37 | $49.19 | ▲ 0.12% | $30.2$61.59 |
| PXED Phoenix Education Partners Inc. Common Stock | $1.02B | 10.51 | $23.63 | ▼ 1.46% | $23.52$38.19 |
| CRAI CRA International Inc. Common Stock | $1.14B | 22.50 | $178.09 | ▲ 0.42% | $132.17$227.29 |
| DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc. Common Stock | $1.19B | 35.13 | $51.81 | ▲ 0.86% | $36.11$56.26 |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Common Stock | $1.25B | 31.47 | $22.22 | ▼ 1.51% | $17.29$56.34 |
| KLC KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. Common Stock | $605.17M | — | $1.77 | ▼ 3.28% | $1.75$6.27 |
| AFYA Afya Limited Class A Common Shares | $1.27B | 8.55 | $14.53 | ▲ 0.07% | $11.62$16.16 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- 5 Schools Stocks Navigating Costs and Changing Education DemandYahoo · 10/8/2026
- American Military University and American Public University Recognize Third Quarter 2026 President's List HonoreesYahoo · 10/2/2026
- Rasmussen University Launches Weekend Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Ocala CampusYahoo · 10/1/2026
- Rasmussen University to Celebrate Approximately 6,200 Graduates at its Minnesota Commencement CeremonyYahoo · 9/17/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Pianko Daniel S. · October 1, 2026 · Grant1.1K @ $36.15
- Fernandes Nuno S. · August 12, 2026 · Option Exercise8.8K @ $10.66
- Fernandes Nuno S. · August 12, 2026 · Sale8.8K @ $45.13
- Kenigsberg James · August 12, 2026 · Sale1.3K @ $45.72
- Kenigsberg James · August 4, 2026 · Tax Withholding2.1K @ $53.42
- Kenigsberg James · August 3, 2026 · Grant7.6K
- Pianko Daniel S. · July 1, 2026 · Grant1.1K @ $36.15
- Thomas Beckett · June 22, 2026 · Sale2.0K @ $54
- Thomas Beckett · June 15, 2026 · Sale200 @ $53.01
- Thomas Beckett · June 15, 2026 · Sale2.6K @ $52.44
- Thomas Beckett · June 15, 2026 · Sale5.2K @ $51.39
- Braner Michael David · May 22, 2026 · Grant2.1K
- Kenigsberg James · May 22, 2026 · Tax Withholding1.3K @ $51.5
- Statuto Richard J. · May 22, 2026 · Grant2.1K
- Fabrega Anna M. · May 22, 2026 · Grant2.1K
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 19.15M
- Total value held
- $1.04B
- Institutional holders
- 199
- Unknown1.45M
- Unknown1.18M
- Unknown1.05M
- Unknown920.2K
- Unknown799.2K
- Unknown788.4K
- Unknown761.6K
- Unknown701.0K
- Unknown679.7K
- Unknown658.8K
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October 15, 2026
APEI Adds AI, Finance, and First Responder Programs
American Public Education announced a system‑wide virtual career fair and new program offerings, including an AI certificate, finance tracks, and micro‑credentials for first responders. These launches aim to broaden student options and attract new enrollments. The company’s recent focus on expanding course catalogues reflects broader industry trends highlighted in a broader education‑sector article. The moves may influence future enrollment and revenue dynamics.
APEI Adds AI, Finance, and First Responder Programs. American Public Education announced a system‑wide virtual career fair and new program offerings, including an AI certificate, finance tracks, and micro‑credentials for first responders. These launches aim to broaden student options and attract new enrollments. The company’s recent focus on expanding course catalogues reflects broader industry trends highlighted in a broader education‑sector article. The moves may influence future enrollment and revenue dynamics.