What is Barrington Research’s Estimate for APEI Q4 Earnings?

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) – Research analysts at Barrington Research cut their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for American Public Education in a report released on Tuesday, November 11th. Barrington Research analyst A. Paris now expects that the company will post earnings of $0.38 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.89. Barrington Research has a “Outperform” rating and a $40.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for American Public Education’s current full-year earnings is $0.47 per share.

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.09) by $0.39. American Public Education had a return on equity of 10.82% and a net margin of 4.44%.The business had revenue of $163.22 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $160.02 million. American Public Education has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS. Q4 2025 guidance at 0.320-0.450 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on APEI. Lake Street Capital set a $38.00 price objective on shares of American Public Education and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Northland Securities increased their target price on American Public Education from $38.00 to $46.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, September 25th. Zacks Research raised American Public Education to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 12th. DA Davidson increased their price objective on American Public Education from $40.00 to $41.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Griffin Securities set a $37.00 target price on shares of American Public Education in a research note on Thursday, August 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, American Public Education currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $39.57.

American Public Education Stock Performance

NASDAQ:APEI opened at $34.39 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.83, a quick ratio of 2.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The company has a market capitalization of $621.32 million, a P/E ratio of 32.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.65. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $35.76 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $31.38. American Public Education has a twelve month low of $18.00 and a twelve month high of $39.83.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Public Education

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in American Public Education by 4.3% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 9,386 shares of the company’s stock worth $209,000 after buying an additional 390 shares during the last quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey boosted its position in shares of American Public Education by 14.8% in the second quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 3,625 shares of the company’s stock worth $110,000 after acquiring an additional 468 shares during the last quarter. Militia Capital Partners LP grew its holdings in American Public Education by 7.2% in the second quarter. Militia Capital Partners LP now owns 7,432 shares of the company’s stock valued at $226,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc increased its position in American Public Education by 40.5% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 552 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State of Wyoming raised its stake in American Public Education by 4.9% during the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 12,209 shares of the company’s stock worth $482,000 after purchasing an additional 569 shares during the period. 79.62% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

American Public Education Company Profile

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.