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APEI is executing a successful turnaround, evidenced by operating margin expansion from 1.5% in Q2 2024 to 12.5% in Q1 2026 and a 470 basis point gross margin improvement. The company has significantly deleveraged, reducing total debt from $205.4M to $71.8M ov...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 10, 2026 | $0.52+45.0% vs $0.36 | $172M+0.5% vs $171M |
Q2 2026 May 11, 2026 | $0.94+54.1% vs $0.61 | $175M+0.6% vs $174M |
Q2 2026 Mar 12, 2026 | $0.67+71.8% vs $0.39 | $158M+4.3% vs $152M |
Q4 2025 Nov 10, 2025 | $0.30+433.3% vs -$0.09 | $163M+1.5% vs $161M |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $41.38 | $759.05M | 30.43 | 3.89% | 4.86% | 10.54% | 0.36% | |
| $31.44 | $1.97B | 12.99 | 24.2% | 20.63% | 17.7% | — | |
| $78.24 | $1.78B | 14.44 | 3.96% | 10.46% | 8.19% | — | |
| $247.51 | $2.95B | 9.85 | 13.23% | 1.31% | 9.96% | — | |
| $36.72 | $5.14B | 19.43 | 8.64% | 17.57% | 28.6% | — | |
| $20.42 | $1.12B | 18.07 | 14.05% | 3.88% | 10.17% | — |
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American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported $668.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3662% increase from $17.8M in 2003.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) grew revenue by 3.9% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is profitable, generating $45.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (4.9% net margin).
Yes, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.36%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.5%. This is reasonable for most industries.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) generated $70.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.