American Public Education, Inc.
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $924.14M
- P/E (TTM)
- 20.23
- Forward P/E
- 10.09
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $30.20$61.59
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 245.19K
American Public Education (APEI) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $48.40 - $50.20 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $61.59 |
| 52-Week Low | $30.20 |
| Open | $48.46 |
| Volume (last close) | 202.14K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 245.19K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 668.01M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 45.67M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 70.07M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.43 |
| Profit Margin | 6.84% |
| Operating Margin | 9.59% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 14.54% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.28 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Market Cap | 924.14M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 18.81M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.23 |
| Forward P/E | 10.09 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.38 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.94 |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.51 |
| 50-Day MA | $45.34 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $49.25 |
| 1-Year Change | +32.78% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 15, 2026. Data sources and methodology
American Public Education at a Glance
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, American Public Education (APEI) has a market capitalization of $924.14M. The stock trades at 20.2× trailing earnings, 10.1× forward earnings and 1.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $45.67M on revenue of $668.01M (a 6.8% profit margin) and generated $70.07M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 3.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $145.35M in cash and securities against $87.26M of debt, a net cash position of $58.09M.
American Public Education does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is up 32.8% over the past year. At $49.13 (the Oct 15, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $30.20 to $61.59, below its 200-day moving average of $49.25.
Based on 8 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $62.20, 26.6% above the Oct 15, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Public Education
What is the current stock price for APEI?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, APEI stock trades at $49.13. The 52-week range is $30.20–$61.59, with a day range of $48.40–$50.20.
What is the P/E ratio for APEI?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, American Public Education's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 20.2, meaning investors pay $20.2 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 10.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. American Public Education operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does APEI pay dividends?
American Public Education does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company retains its earnings to reinvest in the business. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for APEI?
Based on ratings from 8 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for APEI is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $62.20, a 26.6% upside from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $49.13.
What is the market cap of APEI?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, American Public Education's market capitalization is $924.1M, classifying it as a small-cap company. American Public Education operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Education & Training Services industry.