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American Public Education - APEI Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $16.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 3.44%
  • Number of Analysts: 3
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$15.79 As of 10/30/2024 03:58 PM ET
▲ +0.8 (5.34%)

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Analyst Price Target for APEI

Analyst Price Target is $16.33
▲ +3.44% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 3 analysts offering 12 month price targets for American Public Education in the last 3 months. The average price target is $16.33, with a high forecast of $18.00 and a low forecast of $15.00. The average price target represents a 3.44% upside from the last price of $15.79.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 3 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in American Public Education. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/9/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/7/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/5/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/3/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/3/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/1/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/30/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/30/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/29/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$18.00 ➝ $18.00
8/13/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$20.00 ➝ $15.00
8/7/2024Barrington ResearchLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $18.00
7/31/2024Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$20.00 ➝ $24.00
5/8/2024Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$17.00 ➝ $20.00
4/30/2024B. RileyBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $16.00
3/22/2024Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$15.00 ➝ $17.00
3/6/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$6.00 ➝ $15.00
3/6/2024Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$8.00 ➝ $15.00
3/6/2024B. RileyReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$12.00 ➝ $15.00
2/8/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$8.00
8/10/2023Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$8.00
5/26/2023Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageHold$6.00
3/15/2023Barrington ResearchLower TargetOutperform$15.00 ➝ $10.00
3/15/2023William BlairDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
9/23/2022Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingBuy$15.00
8/11/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$21.00 ➝ $16.00
8/11/2022Barrington ResearchLower TargetOutperform$20.00 ➝ $15.00
5/12/2022Truist FinancialLower Target$26.00 ➝ $21.00
5/11/2022Barrington ResearchLower Target$25.00 ➝ $20.00
3/4/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$36.00 ➝ $26.00
6/14/2021Truist FinancialLower TargetPositive ➝ Buy$43.00 ➝ $38.00
4/6/2021Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$43.00
3/17/2021William BlairInitiated CoverageOutperform
12/18/2020B. RileyInitiated CoverageBuy$45.00
11/10/2020Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform$37.00 ➝ $40.00
11/2/2020SidotiUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$39.00
9/15/2020Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingBuy$37.00
8/12/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$33.00 ➝ $38.00
8/10/2020Barrington ResearchUpgradeBuy$32.00
5/29/2020SidotiDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$33.00
5/13/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$20.00 ➝ $33.00
5/12/2020SidotiBoost TargetBuy$31.00 ➝ $33.00
5/12/2020Barrington ResearchUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$32.00
3/11/2020Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingHold
3/11/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$24.00 ➝ $20.00
(Data available from 10/30/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.02 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/3/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/3/2024
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/2/2024
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
7/2/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/1/2024
  • 18 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/31/2024
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/30/2024
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/30/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

Very Negative

  • No very negative mentions tracked during this time.

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  • No negative mentions tracked during this time.

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American Public Education logo
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 184 degree programs and 134 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, homeland security, business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning opportunities in leadership, finance, human resources, and other fields of study critical to the federal government workforce. It also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, pre-licensure nursing programs, diploma in practical nursing, and an associate degree in nursing. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
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Today's Range

Now: $15.79
Low: $14.95
High: $15.87

50 Day Range

MA: $14.84
Low: $13.60
High: $16.72

52 Week Range

Now: $15.79
Low: $4.05
High: $21.04

Volume

51,346 shs

Average Volume

199,822 shs

Market Capitalization

$279.51 million

P/E Ratio

63.16

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of American Public Education?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on American Public Education in the last twelve months: B. Riley, Barrington Research, StockNews.com, and Truist Financial Co..
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What is the current price target for American Public Education?

3 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for American Public Education in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $16.33, suggesting a possible upside of 3.4%. Barrington Research has the highest price target set, predicting APEI will reach $18.00 in the next twelve months. Truist Financial Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $15.00 for American Public Education in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for American Public Education?

American Public Education currently has 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with American Public Education?

Other companies that are similar to American Public Education include China Distance Education, RISE Education Cayman, GP Strategies, Universal Technical Institute and Lincoln Educational Services. Learn More about companies similar to American Public Education.

How do I contact American Public Education's investor relations team?

American Public Education's physical mailing address is 111 W CONGRESS STREET, CHARLES TOWN WV, 25414. The company's listed phone number is (304) 724-3700 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for American Public Education is www.apei.com. Learn More about contacing American Public Education investor relations.