Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.15
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
APEI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
APEI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$0.15
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout3.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.9%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return80.1%
5Y Total Return81.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,14210Y ago$18,91620Y ago$14,677
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
APEI Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
This company has not paid dividends during the available data period.
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
American Public Education, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 3.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
APEI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, APEI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 4.9% buyback yield, 5.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 81.4%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,916 today.
APEI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#4 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
#4 of 5
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LAURAPEI Annual Dividend History (2003–2025)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.36 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.55 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.94 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-6.08 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.97 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.25 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.62 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.54 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.29 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.49 | — | — | — |
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APEI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying APEI stock.
How much dividend does APEI pay per share?
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.15 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is APEI's next ex-dividend date?
APEI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. APEI typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is APEI's dividend safe?
APEI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +3.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has APEI increased its dividend?
APEI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does APEI pay dividends?
American Public Education, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.15 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2003 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in APEI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in APEI five years ago would be worth approximately $18,142 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is APEI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
APEI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.