APEI today
$41.74+$0.58 (+1.41%)close Nov 13, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourStrong Bearish
1 hourBearish
15 minStrong Bullish
5 minStrong Bearish
Daily trend turns up above $44.42
Key levels
Resistance$44.42
Resistance$41.76
Support$39.10
Support$36.15
Latest news & SEC filings
AnalystTruist Securities keeps Hold rating on APEI, cuts price target to $41
AnalystB. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on APEI, lifts target to $68
All APEI news →About American Public Education
American Public Education runs three postsecondary schools: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. It teaches roughly 108,600 students, many of them active-duty military members, veterans, and working adults, through internet-based and in-person instruction. Programs cover nursing credentials and degrees, health sciences, business, technology, and education. The company operates mainly within the United States.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026.
Nasdaq · Communication Services
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI)
What Is the Price Target for APEI?
SEPT Low Target
$62.00
SEPT Mid Target
$64.00
SEPT High Target
$65.00
Analyst Consensus
$64.00
Is APEI a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 3.9% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
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Valuation Verdict
FAIR
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$53.83
41
Moat Score
NARROW
7/9
Piotroski Score
3.8
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with APEI?
Insider Signal
SELLING
0 buys / 12 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman Shira | director | Buy | 1,351 | - | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Codispoti Edward H | officer | Sale | 689 | $33K | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Braner Michael David | director | Buy | 2,135 | - | May 22, 2026 |
| Kenigsberg James | officer | Sale | 1,286 | $66K | May 22, 2026 |
| Statuto Richard J. | director | Buy | 2,135 | - | May 22, 2026 |
| Fabrega Anna M. | director | Buy | 2,135 | - | May 22, 2026 |
| Blevins Granetta B. | director | Buy | 2,135 | - | May 22, 2026 |
| Pianko Daniel S. | director | Buy | 2,135 | - | May 22, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
3.9%
3yr Revenue CAGR
2.3%
EPS Growth YoY
147.27%
FCF Growth YoY
N/A%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
Dark Pool Trades for APEI
PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for APEI, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:01:05 | $41.16 | 1,885 | $$78K | SELL |
| 19:03:42 | $42.05 | 1,300 | $$55K | BUY |
| 17:22:11 | $42.70 | 1,300 | $$56K | MIDPOINT |
| 15:08:32 | $42.20 | 1,067 | $$45K | SELL |
| 20:59:27 | $42.20 | 1,363 | $$58K | SELL |
5 dark pool trades shown · $$290K preview volume
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What is APEI stock price today?
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) is at $41.74, up 1.41% (+$0.58) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.
Why is APEI stock moving today?
Latest APEI news — Nov 11, 2026: Truist Securities keeps Hold rating on APEI, cuts price target to $41 · Nov 10, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on APEI, lifts target to $68
What is the APEI price target?
The average analyst price target for APEI is $64.00, ranging from $62 to $65, based on 4 analysts. Latest: B. Riley Securities maintains on Oct 28, 2026.
What do analysts rate APEI?
Analyst ratings for APEI: 6 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Strong Buy.
Did APEI beat earnings?
APEI last reported on Aug 10, 2026: EPS $0.52 vs $0.36 expected — a beat of 45.0%.
What is APEI's P/E ratio?
APEI trades at a P/E of 16.0 vs a Communication Services average of 13.9.
Does APEI pay a dividend?
Yes. APEI's dividend yield is 0.40%.
What are APEI support and resistance levels?
Support: $39.10, $36.15, $32.96. Resistance: $41.76, $44.42, $49.10.
What are insiders doing with APEI?
Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 12 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on APEI?
Nov 11, 2026: Truist Securities keeps Hold rating on APEI, cuts price target to $41 · Nov 10, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on APEI, lifts target to $68