51A Stock Chart & Stats
€43.60
€0.80(1.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€43.60
€0.80(1.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€25.40 - €52.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)18.00
Market Cap
€780.28M
Enterprise Value€940.76M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€76.26M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€147.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.51
Shares Outstanding18,301,542
10 Day Avg. Volume55
30 Day Avg. Volume18
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
€55.44Price Target Upside27.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)€606.48M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryThe return to positive, solid operating and net margins shows that APEI has materially improved earnings quality after its earlier loss period. If maintained, stronger profitability can fund investment, support resilience, and provide a durable base for future earnings growth.
Health+ GrowthHealth+ is expanding enrollment while moving from an operating loss to modest profitability, indicating improving traction in career-oriented healthcare education. Continued campus growth and demand for nursing programs could make this segment an increasingly important contributor to APEI's earnings.
Balance Sheet And Cash FlowStrong operating cash generation and excess cash over debt give APEI financial flexibility to invest in campuses, technology, and student support while reducing balance-sheet risk. This liquidity also improves the company's ability to manage enrollment volatility without relying heavily on external financing.
Bears Say
Modest Revenue GrowthRevenue growth remains modest relative to the company's longer-term ambitions, making the current earnings improvement more dependent on margins than enrollment expansion. Historical losses and volatility also indicate that profitability could weaken materially if operating conditions or student demand deteriorate.
Higher Lead CostsRising acquisition costs and weaker enrollment in non-core online programs can pressure growth and marketing efficiency over the coming quarters. The planned review may help, but execution is required before the company can restore lead economics and convert spending into sustainable student additions.
Health+ Margin And Execution RiskHealth+ has reached profitability, but its contribution remains small relative to the Military+ segment, limiting diversification benefits today. Continued advertising and technology investment, alongside leadership change, could make execution and margin expansion uneven over the next several quarters.
American Public Education News
51A FAQ
What was American Public Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Public Education lowest stock price was €25.40 and its highest was €52.50 in the past 12 months.
What is American Public Education’s market cap?
American Public Education’s market cap is €780.28M.
When is American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Public Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were American Public Education’s earnings last quarter?
American Public Education released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported €0.464 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.32 by €0.145.
Is American Public Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Public Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Public Education pay dividends?
American Public Education does not currently pay dividends.
What is American Public Education’s EPS estimate?
American Public Education’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does American Public Education have?
American Public Education has 18,301,542 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Public Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Public Education reported an EPS of €0.464 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.32. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.373%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Public Education?
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
American Public Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€55.44 (27.15% Upside)
€55.44 (27.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:51A Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €353.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.07%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
American Public Education
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed primarily positive momentum: top-line growth, materially higher adjusted EBITDA and margin expansion, a completed institutional combination unlocking regulatory and strategic benefits, a strong balance sheet and operating cash flow, and upgraded full-year guidance. The principal negatives are manageable near-term issues—active-duty enrollment headwinds tied to geopolitical events, higher cost-per-lead in non-core online segments that management is actively addressing, a timing-related quarter-to-quarter revenue/EBITDA shift, and a leadership change in Health+. Overall, the positive operational and financial progress and the completion of strategic milestones outweigh the challenges noted.View all DE:51A earnings summaries51A Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€55.44
▲(27.15% Upside)