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American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

$38.22−9.88%
Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$42.06▲ 30.19% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $30.67 · High $60.86Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 5, 2026

American Public Education closed at $38.22 on Nov 5, down 9.88%, 37.2% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 311.2K shares was 1.62× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -17.0% over one month, -30.1% over six months, +21.3% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $171.73M, up 5.5% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 5.7%.

Short interest was 2.6M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 9.0% from the prior report (16.0% of float, 11.2 days to cover).

Market cap$699.5M18.3M shares
Revenue · quarter$171.7M+5.5% YoY
Diluted EPS$0.52—
P/E · TTM15.3×P/S 1.0×
Net margin5.7%Gross 55.4%
Dividend yieldNone
52-week range30.67 – 60.86−37.2% from high
Volume311.2K1.62× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d40.2%Annualised
Short % of float16.0%11.3 days to cover
Net cash$135.5MCash $222.8M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W −13.7%1M −17.0%3M −25.4%6M −30.1%YTD +1.1%1Y +21.3%3Y +816.5%5Y +52.9%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Educational Services

Percentile among 16 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum43
Revenue growth58
Net margin36
Value (low P/E)20
Size40

Industry medians: 6-month return −29.8%, revenue growth +4.9%, net margin 9.4%, P/E 11.6×.

Short interest

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Shares short2.6M+9.0% vs prior
Days to cover11.3Settled Oct 15
% of float16.0%
Short vol. 10d53.7%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Educational Services

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
APEIAmerican Public Education$38.22−9.88%−30.1%+5.5%5.7%15.3$699.5M
PXEDPhoenix Education Partners$21.51−0.69%−29.8%—8.7%9.0$788.9MCompare
LINCLincoln Educational Services$17.55−12.73%−60.2%+22.4%1.4%24.4$556.7MCompare
UTIUniversal Technical Institute$19.69−11.82%−44.5%+7.2%1.0%31.6$1.08BCompare
STRAStrategic Education$58.47−21.33%−26.1%+4.9%11.0%9.7$1.30BCompare
PRDOPerdoceo Education$26.55−11.47%−22.9%+1.8%22.5%9.4$1.66BCompare
LRNStride$74.87−5.51%−18.3%+3.0%10.2%9.4$3.15BCompare
LOPEGrand Canyon Education$122.25−18.86%−25.7%+2.4%16.1%12.7$3.19BCompare
CVSACovista$112.96−9.04%——13.2%—$3.76BCompare

News about American Public Education

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3 Reasons Why American Public Education (APEI) Is a Great Growth StockZacks Investment Research · 3d ago▲ PositiveAmerican Public Education (APEI) Upgraded to Buy: Here's WhyZacks Investment Research · 3d ago▲ PositiveAmerican Public Education (APEI) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?Zacks Investment Research · 3d ago▲ PositiveWhy American Public Education (APEI) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-TermZacks Investment Research · 3d ago▲ PositiveWhy American Public Education (APEI) Could Beat Earnings Estimates AgainZacks Investment Research · Oct 29, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does American Public Education do?
American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security.
What is APEI's market cap?
$699.48M, based on the Nov 5 close of $38.22.
What is APEI's P/E ratio?
15.3× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $45.67M.
Does American Public Education pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of APEI is sold short?
2.6M shares, 16.0% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is APEI in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Educational Services industry.

About American Public Education

American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator, provides online postsecondary education as a distance-learning, graduate-level institution for military officers seeking a degree in military studies; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.

HQ: Charles Town, WV5,841 employeesListed Nov 9, 2007apei.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology