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Is American Public Education Inc (APEI) a buy or sell?
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Do analysts agree?
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Consensus target for American Public Education Inc is $46.40, which is $0.760 (1.67%) above the current price today's price.
Low target: $38.00 | High target: $53.00
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Company snapshot
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American Public Education Inc together with its subsidiaries provides online and campusbased postsecondary education The company operates through three segments American Public University System Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing It offers 130 degree programs and 111 certificate programs in various fields of study including business administration health science technology criminal justice education and liberal arts as well as national security military studies intelligence and homeland security The company also provides nursingand health sciencesfocused postsecondary education diploma in practical nursing an associate degree in nursing and an associate degree in medical laboratory technology American Public Education Inc was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town West Virginia
Website: https://www.apei.com
Rates and inflation backdrop
US inflation for January 2026 was 0.17%. Over the last 12 months, inflation is 2.83%. The 10-year yield is 4.04 and is down -0.110 over the last 30 days.
Inflation sensitivity
Debt ratio: 0.32. Cash flow to debt ratio: 0.45. Net profit margin: 4.87%. Inflation risk score: low (0.50/1).
Dividend history check
We cannot find any recorded dividends paid in our systems.
Trading liquidity
Yes, the average daily trading liquidity for American Public Education Inc is $10.2M. You should therefore be able to get in and out of your positions relatively fast.
10-year return check
On American Public Education Inc, 2016-02-26 had a stock price of $14.89. If you invested back then, your return now would be a profit of $30.75 per share or 206.51%.
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Analyst consensus
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