American Public Education

APEI

Market cap $959M

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American Public Education operates in a niche for-profit education, targeting military and healthcare sectors with expanding online and campus-based offerings. APEI projects 9%–12% annualized revenue growth through 2029, aiming for $890 million–$1 billion in revenue and $182 million–$200 million in EBITDA, supported by recent profit and cash flow improvements. The company's robust $132.7 million net cash position and scalable campus model underpin its growth strategy and provide resilience.

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APEI beats Q1 estimates as Military+ activity and Health+ enrollment lift margins; 2026 guidance raised.

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

American Public Education NASDAQ: APEI reported higher first-quarter 2026 revenue and profitability, raised its full-year outlook and said its newly reorganized business structure is beginning to show operating leverage.

American Public Education (APEI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago.

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: APEI), a company that transforms lives, advances careers and improves communities by providing online and campus-based postsecondary education to approximately 109,000 students, has reported financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.