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American Public Education (APEI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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APEI Stock Forecast

American Public Education (APEI) stock forecast, based on 18 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $37.00, with a high of $38.00 and a low of $36.00. This represents a 5.80% increase from the last price of $34.97.

$5 $12 $19 $26 $33 $40 High: $38 Avg: $37 Low: $36 Last Closed Price: $34.97

APEI Stock Rating

American Public Education stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (44.44%), 10 Hold (55.56%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 18 0 10 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

APEI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Public Education5.80%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 14.30%
IndustryEducation Stocks 20.34%
IdeaOnline Education Stocks List38.87%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts133
Avg Price Target$38.00$37.00$37.00
Last Closing Price$34.97$34.97$34.97
Upside/Downside8.66%5.80%5.80%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25151--7
Sep, 25141--6
Aug, 25141--6
Jul, 25141--6
Jun, 25131--5
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 15, 2025Lake Street$38.00$38.24-0.63%8.66%
Aug 11, 2025Alexander ParisBarrington$36.00$29.2623.03%2.95%
Aug 07, 2025Griffin BossGriffin$37.00$29.0327.45%5.80%
Aug 11, 2022Truist Financial$16.00$12.6126.88%-54.25%
Aug 11, 2022Barrington$15.00$12.4720.29%-57.11%
May 12, 2022Truist Financial$21.00$13.7452.84%-39.95%
May 11, 2022Alexander ParisBarrington$20.00$13.7245.77%-42.81%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 15, 2025Lake StreetBuyBuyhold
Oct 15, 2025B. RileyBuyBuyhold
Aug 07, 2025B. RileyBuyBuyhold
May 13, 2025B. RileyBuyBuyhold
May 13, 2025Lake StreetBuyBuyhold
Mar 07, 2025William BlairOutperformupgrade
Apr 30, 2024B. RileyBuyBuyhold
Mar 22, 2024B. RileyUnderperformUnderperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-7 $-5 $-3 $-1 $1 $3 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.27$0.98$-6.10$-2.94$0.91--
Avg Forecast$1.20$1.03$-3.53$0.31$1.09$1.77$2.15
High Forecast$1.21$1.04$-3.50$0.31$1.11$1.99$2.17
Low Forecast$1.20$1.03$-3.56$0.31$1.04$1.61$2.13
Surprise %5.83%-4.85%72.80%-1048.39%-16.51%--

Revenue Forecast

$300M $380M $460M $540M $620M $700M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$321.79M$418.80M$606.33M$600.54M$624.56M--
Avg Forecast$320.59M$416.90M$606.50M$598.30M$622.15M$650.07M$675.67M
High Forecast$322.35M$419.18M$610.78M$599.19M$622.64M$657.21M$682.52M
Low Forecast$319.48M$415.46M$603.55M$597.53M$621.78M$646.02M$670.90M
Surprise %0.37%0.46%-0.03%0.38%0.39%--

Net Income Forecast

$-150M $-110M $-70M $-30M $10M $50M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$18.82M$17.75M$-114.97M$-47.29M$16.11M--
Avg Forecast$21.88M$18.78M$7.89M$-53.29M$19.62M$32.71M$39.10M
High Forecast$22.03M$18.92M$9.74M$-40.70M$20.25M$36.15M$39.54M
Low Forecast$21.78M$18.70M$6.04M$-65.89M$18.99M$29.26M$38.67M
Surprise %-13.96%-5.50%-1557.33%-11.27%-17.87%--

APEI Forecast FAQ

Is American Public Education stock a buy?

American Public Education stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 10 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that American Public Education is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is American Public Education's price target?

American Public Education's price target, set by 18 Wall Street analysts, averages $37 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $36 at the low end to $38 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.80% change from the previous closing price of $34.97.

How does American Public Education stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

American Public Education's stock forecast shows a 5.80% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (14.30%) and underperforming the education stocks industry (20.34%), trailing the Online Education Stocks List (38.87%) investment idea.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for American Public Education over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 71.43% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is American Public Education’s EPS forecast?

American Public Education's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.77, marking a 94.51% increase from the reported $0.91 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are.

What is American Public Education’s revenue forecast?

American Public Education's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $650.07M, reflecting a 4.08% increase from the reported $624.56M in 2024. The forecast for.

What is American Public Education’s net income forecast?

American Public Education's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $32.71M, representing an 102.97% increase from the reported $16.11M in 2024. Projections indicate .