APEIConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering American Public Education, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $63 — +48.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Public Education, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (88): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Volatility (37): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on APEI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +48.5% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $70 → $65 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | $62 → $64 |
| 1 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $64 |
| 1 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 May 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Jan 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Nov 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, American Public Education, Inc. returned +34.6% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
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Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
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Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
American Public Education, Inc. has a market value of $774.7M and an enterprise value of $706.6M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $668.0M. The latest quarter grew 5.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $45.7M, a 6.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.43.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $70.1M, after $15.5M of capital spending.
American Public Education, Inc. spent $13.5M on share buybacks and $0.0 on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.1×; forward P/E: 11.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
American Public Education, Inc. employs 2,360 people — $283K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says American Public Education (APEI) could produce exceptional returns, citing its solid growth attributes.
Why it matters — APEI watchers may note the article’s positive assessment of the company’s growth attributes.
American Public Education was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which the source says reflects growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The excerpt notes this might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Why it matters — APEI watchers may note the upgrade as an indication of increased optimism about the company's earnings prospects.
Zacks Investment Research says American Public Education has two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report and highlights key expectations.
Why it matters — APEI watchers may find the earnings-beat assessment and upcoming report expectations relevant.
Zacks Investment Research’s headline characterizes American Public Education as a top long-term growth stock. The excerpt highlights Zacks Style Scores, a feature of its Premium research service, as a tool for finding stocks across value, growth, and momentum styles.
Why it matters — APEI watchers may note the article’s favorable growth-oriented framing and its reference to Zacks’ stock-screening service.
Zacks Investment Research compares American Public Education (APEI) and ASICS Corporation Unsponsored ADR (ASCCY) with their sector performance so far this year. The excerpt provides no performance results.
Why it matters — APEI watchers may find the year-to-date sector comparison relevant, though the excerpt does not state how APEI performed.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering American Public Education, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $63, with estimates ranging from $55 to $65. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering American Public Education, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Public Education, Inc. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, American Public Education, Inc. ranks 98 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +48.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Public Education, Inc. 98 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering American Public Education, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for APEI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $55 to $65 over the next 12 months.
American Public Education, Inc. returned +34.6% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Public Education, Inc. is a provider of career-focused higher education and workforce training.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Nov 2026): "3 Reasons Why American Public Education (APEI) Is a Great Growth Stock". Zacks Investment Research says American Public Education (APEI) could produce exceptional returns, citing its solid growth attributes.
American Public Education, Inc. is a provider of career-focused higher education and workforce training. Through its Military+ and Health+ segments, the company delivers online and campus-based postsecondary programs designed for adult learners, working professionals, and students pursuing service-oriented careers. Its offerings include degree and certificate programs across areas such as nursing, health sciences, business, information technology, homeland security, and public service fields. The company’s institutions also provide continuing education and career learning that supports professional development in sectors with ongoing talent needs. American Public Education, Inc. serves students and employers across the United States, positioning itself as a specialized education provider within the broader postsecondary market.
CEO Ms. Angela K. Selden · 2,360 employees · United States · https://www.apei.com
