American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

In the past six months, APEI scheduled its Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call for November 10, 2025, and appointed Edward Codispoti as its new CFO. APUS hosted a virtual conference on AI and the future of education and co-hosted a nationwide virtual career fair with Rasmussen University. Rasmussen University expanded its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to its St. Cloud Campus. APEI reported a 4% revenue increase in 2024 and a turnaround to a $16.1 million net income. The company's stock price has increased by over 153% in the last 52 weeks, but experienced a slight decline in the previous week and month. Analysts currently hold a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for APEI, with an average price target of $38.29.

The education sector experiences seasonal fluctuations in demand, with peak periods around application deadlines and the start of new academic terms, and reduced inquiries during summer breaks or end-of-year holidays. APEI's management has acknowledged this seasonality, guiding for a "seasonally weaker Q1" in 2024.

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) provides online and on-campus postsecondary education, primarily to adult learners, including active-duty military and veterans. The company operates through the American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. Its academic offerings span various fields such as business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, and nursing programs.

American Public Education, Inc. is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia. Rasmussen University operates 20 campuses across six states, in addition to its online programs. Hondros College of Nursing has eight campuses, with six in Ohio, one in Indiana, and one in Michigan. The American Public University System (APUS) serves approximately 89,000 adult learners worldwide through its online offerings.

American Public Education, Inc. and its subsidiaries have maintained a positive brand reputation. The American Public University System (APUS) achieved "Great Place to Work®" certification and was recognized with the online Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education. American Military University (AMU), part of APUS, was honored as the 2024 Institution of the Year by the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME).

American Public Education, Inc. has a mixed ownership structure. Institutional shareholders hold a significant portion of the company's stock. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., 325 Capital Llc, Prescott Group Capital Management, L.l.c., Vanguard Group Inc, Renaissance Technologies Llc, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, Bank Of America Corp /de/, Redwood Capital Management, Llc, Acadian Asset Management Llc, and American Century Companies Inc. Insiders own a portion of the stock, with Abs Partners IV LLC being the largest individual/insider shareholder. Retail investors also hold a portion of the company's stock.