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American Public Education, Inc.

APEINASDAQConsumer StaplesEducation & Training Services

$49.21Today:- (-)1Y +34.35%

As of Oct 16, 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)
246.26K

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for American Public Education, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 8 unique analysts
(9 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$62.20
+26.40% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest APEI Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Shrabana Mukherjee
TopStockAnalysts
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Stephen Sheldon
William Blair
BuyMaintains
-
Alexander Paris
Barrington
BuyReiterates
$62.00
Luke Horton
Northland
BuyMaintains
$62.00
Unknown Analyst
Texas Capital
BuyMaintains
$62.00 → $68.00
Jasper Bibb
Truist
HoldInitiates Coverage
$55.00
Eric Martinuzzi
Lake Street
BuyReiterates
$64.00
Jasper Bibb
Truist
HoldReiterates
$55.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 8, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for APEI?

The analyst consensus rating for APEI is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 8 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for APEI?

The average 12-month price target for APEI is $62.20, representing an upside of 26.4% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $49.21.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.