American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2003 to 2025
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APEI EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
APEI Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 52.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 51.2% | -8.0% | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 52.4% | -22.7% | -19.0% |
| 2021 | 58.8% | 7.3% | 4.2% |
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American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $32M, reflecting +147.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.69 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 4.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, APEI's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +1.7%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $42M in fiscal 2012.
American Public Education, Inc. maintains positive profitability with, and net margin of 4.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including PRDO ($170M net income, 18.9% margin), STRA ($130M net income, 10.0% margin), GPI ($326M net income, 1.4% margin), APEI has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare APEI vs PRDO →
APEI Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
APEI Historical Earnings Data (2003–2025)
22 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32M | +95.8% | $0 | $1.36 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $16M | +134.1% | $33M | $0.55 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| 2023 | -$47M | +58.9% | -$48M | $-2.94 | -7.9% | -8.0% |
| 2022 | -$115M | -747.8% | -$137M | $-6.08 | -19.0% | -22.7% |
| 2021 | $18M | -5.7% | $30M | $0.97 | 4.2% | 7.3% |
| 2020 | $19M | +88.0% | $25M | $1.25 | 5.8% | 7.7% |
| 2019 | $10M | -60.9% | $29M | $0.62 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| 2018 | $26M | +21.4% | $33M | $1.54 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| 2017 | $21M | -12.6% | $35M | $1.29 | 7.1% | 11.6% |
| 2016 | $24M | -25.5% | $38M | $1.49 | 7.7% | 12.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying APEI stock.
Is APEI growing earnings?
APEI EPS is $1.69, with earnings growth accelerating to +147.3%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +1.7%. TTM net income reached $32M.
What are APEI's profit margins?
American Public Education, Inc. net margin is +4.9%, with operating margin at N/A. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are APEI's earnings?
APEI earnings data spans 2003-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +147.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.