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American Public Education - APEI Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $55.50
  • Forecasted Upside: 1.80%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 5 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$54.52 As of 03/19/2026 05:00 PM ET
▲ +0.2 (0.37%)

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Analyst Price Target for APEI

Analyst Price Target is $55.50
▲ +1.80% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for American Public Education in the last 3 months. The average price target is $55.50, with a high forecast of $58.00 and a low forecast of $51.00. The average price target represents a 1.80% upside from the last price of $54.52.

This chart shows the closing price for APEI for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 8 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in American Public Education. This rating has held steady since July 2025, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/24/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/22/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/20/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/19/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/17/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/19/2026

Latest Recommendations

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

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/16/2026DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $58.00
3/13/2026Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$38.00 ➝ $55.00
3/13/2026William BlairSet Target$58.00
3/13/2026Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $56.00
3/13/2026B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $57.00
3/13/2026Lake Street CapitalBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $56.00
3/4/2026Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$40.00 ➝ $51.00
2/18/2026Northland SecuritiesSet Target$51.00
2/4/2026DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$43.00 ➝ $48.00
1/30/2026Lake Street CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$47.00
1/27/2026Griffin SecuritiesSet Target$53.00
1/27/2026B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $53.00
1/12/2026Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/29/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
12/22/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
12/15/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
12/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/24/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/24/2025DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$41.00 ➝ $43.00
11/21/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$35.00 ➝ $38.00
11/21/2025Lake Street CapitalBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $40.00
11/17/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/12/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$30.00 ➝ $35.00
11/11/2025DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $41.00
11/11/2025B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$37.00 ➝ $40.00
11/11/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$40.00
10/15/2025Lake Street CapitalSet TargetBuy ➝ Buy$38.00
10/15/2025B. Riley FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/25/2025Northland SecuritiesBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$38.00 ➝ $46.00
9/23/2025Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$36.00 ➝ $40.00
9/9/2025DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageBuy$40.00
8/12/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold
8/11/2025Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$32.00 ➝ $36.00
8/7/2025Griffin SecuritiesSet Target$37.00
8/7/2025B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$36.00 ➝ $37.00
6/18/2025Northland SecuritiesUpgradeStrong-Buy
6/18/2025Northland SecuritiesInitiated CoverageOutperform$36.00
5/14/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$24.00 ➝ $30.00
5/13/2025B. Riley FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
5/13/2025Lake Street CapitalBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $35.00
5/13/2025Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $32.00
4/30/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $24.00
4/25/2025Lake Street CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$30.00
3/28/2025B. Riley FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$28.00
3/27/2025B. Riley FinancialUpgradeStrong-Buy
3/10/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$20.00 ➝ $24.00
3/7/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $24.00
3/7/2025William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
2/24/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $24.00
11/14/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$15.00 ➝ $20.00
11/13/2024Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$18.00 ➝ $24.00
11/7/2024B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$22.00 ➝ $25.00
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. Riley FinancialBoost 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. Riley FinancialReiterated 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
(Data available from 3/19/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.81 (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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  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/21/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/20/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/20/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/19/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/19/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/18/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/17/2026
  • 25 very positive mentions
  • 30 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/19/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 25 very positive mentions
  • 30 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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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: $54.52
Low: $53.44
High: $55.71

50 Day Range

MA: $44.68
Low: $38.86
High: $57.66

52 Week Range

Now: $54.52
Low: $20.75
High: $58.69

Volume

504,967 shs

Average Volume

467,732 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.00 billion

P/E Ratio

40.09

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.7

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 Financial, Inc., Barrington Research, DA Davidson, Griffin Securities, Lake Street Capital, Northland Securities, Truist Financial Corporation, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, William Blair, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for American Public Education?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for American Public Education in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $55.50, suggesting a possible upside of 0.6%. William Blair has the highest price target set, predicting APEI will reach $58.00 in the next twelve months. Northland Securities has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $51.00 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 2 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 Strategic Education, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Stride, Adtalem Global Education and Universal Technical Institute. 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.