51A Stock Chart & Stats
€49.80
-€0.40(-2.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€49.80
-€0.40(-2.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€23.00 - €52.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)11.00
Market Cap
€929.06M
Enterprise Value€808.62M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€221.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€70.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.6
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.96
Shares Outstanding18,343,489
10 Day Avg. Volume1
30 Day Avg. Volume11
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)2.31
Price to Sales (P/S)1.05
P/FCF Ratio14.77
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€55.66Price Target Upside11.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)€605.82M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow and sizable free cash flow provide durable internal funding for reinvestment, capital allocation and downside cushioning. Over the next 2–6 months, strong FCF supports the $50M buyback, M&A optionality, capex and marketing investments without increasing leverage.
De-risked Balance SheetMaterial reduction in leverage and a sizable equity base reduce refinancing and covenant risk, while refinancing cut borrowing costs. This stronger capital structure enhances strategic flexibility, making it easier to sustain operations, pursue targeted growth or absorb temporary enrollment shocks.
Recovered Margins And ProfitabilityMargins have meaningfully recovered versus loss-making years, driven by operational discipline and higher-margin segments. Higher gross and EBITDA margins indicate durable unit economics that should support cash generation and reinvestment, assuming enrollment trends remain stable.
Bears Say
Regulatory DependencyThe institutional combination and demerger require Department of Education approval; any delay or adverse conditions could derail strategic restructuring, affect Title IV participation or timing of benefits. This regulatory dependency is a structural execution risk over coming months.
Historic Earnings And Cash-flow VolatilityPrior years of large losses show the business can swing materially with enrollment or timing effects. While current profitability is improved, cyclical or enrollment setbacks could rapidly reverse margins and cash generation, limiting predictability of earnings and capital returns.
Concentration In Government/military CohortsA meaningful portion of demand is tied to military and government-funded students, which makes enrollment—and thus revenue—sensitive to deployments, agency funding or policy shifts. Such concentration can cause durable enrollment volatility and complicate long-term planning.
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51A FAQ
What was American Public Education, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Public Education, Inc. lowest stock price was €23.00 and its highest was €52.50 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education, Inc.’s market cap?
American Public Education, Inc.’s market cap is €929.06M.
When is American Public Education, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were American Public Education, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education, Inc. released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported €0.823 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.561 by €0.263.
Is American Public Education, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Public Education, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Public Education, Inc. pay dividends?
American Public Education, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is American Public Education, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
American Public Education, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.31.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education, Inc. have?
American Public Education, Inc. has 18,343,489 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education, Inc. reported an EPS of €0.823 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.561. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:51A
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€55.66 (11.76% Upside)
€55.66 (11.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:51A Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €209.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
88.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Public Education, Inc.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), along with its affiliated entities, delivers higher learning opportunities accessible both online and at physical campuses. The organization operates through three principal divisions: the American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. APEI provides an extensive array of academic pathways, offering 130 degree programs and 111 certificate qualifications across diverse fields of study. These include business administration, health sciences, technology, criminal justice, education, and the liberal arts, in addition to specialized areas like national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. Furthermore, the company places a significant emphasis on healthcare education, featuring a practical nursing diploma, an associate's degree in nursing, and an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology. Established in 1991, American Public Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Charles Town, West Virginia.
51A Company Deck
51A Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a substantially positive operational and financial update: top-line growth (6.2% overall, 8.7% on a comparable basis), strong adjusted EBITDA growth (+37.5%) and meaningful EPS improvement drove management to raise full-year guidance while maintaining a strong balance sheet and launching a $50M buyback. Headwinds are largely event-driven and short-term (deployments reducing some active-duty registrations, incremental Q2 marketing spend, and pending Department of Education approval), and management communicated mitigation plans and confidence in recovery. Given the number and materiality of positive financial and strategic developments that outweigh the identifiable near-term challenges, the overall tone is constructive and optimistic.View all DE:51A earnings summaries51A Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€55.66
▲(11.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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