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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 2 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $15.50, with a high of $16.00 and a low of $15.00. This represents a -28.47% decline from the last price of $21.67.

$5 $9 $13 $17 $21 $25 High: $16 Avg: $15.5 Low: $15 Last Closed Price: $21.67

APEI Stock Rating

American Public Education stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 2 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 2 Buy (100.00%), 0 Hold (0.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 2 0 2 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

APEI Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Public Education-28.47%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 12.48%
IndustryEducation Stocks 10.96%
IdeaOnline Education Stocks List14.06%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts---
Avg Price Target---
Last Closing Price$21.67$21.67$21.67
Upside/Downside---
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 251-2--3
Dec, 24112--4
Nov, 24114--6
Oct, 24114--6
Sep, 24114--6
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 11, 2022Truist Financial$16.00$12.6126.88%-26.17%
Aug 11, 2022Barrington$15.00$12.4720.29%-30.78%
May 12, 2022Truist Financial$21.00$13.7452.84%-3.09%
May 11, 2022Alexander ParisBarrington$20.00$13.7245.77%-7.71%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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$0.98$-6.08$-2.60---
Avg Forecast$1.20$1.03$-3.53$0.31$1.09$1.77$2.15
High Forecast$1.20$1.03$-3.56$0.31$1.04$1.61$2.13
Low Forecast$1.21$1.04$-3.50$0.31$1.11$1.99$2.17
Surprise %5.83%-4.85%72.24%-938.71%---

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---
Avg Forecast$320.59M$416.90M$606.50M$598.30M$622.15M$650.07M$675.67M
High Forecast$319.48M$415.46M$603.55M$597.53M$621.78M$646.02M$670.90M
Low Forecast$322.35M$419.18M$610.78M$599.19M$622.64M$657.21M$682.52M
Surprise %0.37%0.46%-0.03%0.38%---

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---
Avg Forecast$21.88M$18.78M$7.89M$-53.29M$19.62M$32.71M$39.10M
High Forecast$21.78M$18.70M$6.04M$-65.89M$18.99M$29.26M$38.67M
Low Forecast$22.03M$18.92M$9.74M$-40.70M$20.25M$36.15M$39.54M
Surprise %-13.96%-5.50%-1557.33%-11.27%---

APEI Forecast FAQ

Is American Public Education stock a buy?

American Public Education stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 2 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that American Public Education is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is American Public Education's price target?

American Public Education's price target, set by 2 Wall Street analysts, averages $15.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $15 at the low end to $16 at the high end, suggesting a potential -28.47% change from the previous close price of $21.67.

How does American Public Education stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

American Public Education stock forecast shows a -28.47% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (12.48%) and underperforming the education stocks industry (10.96%), trailing the Online Education Stocks List (14.06%) investment theme.

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

  • January 2025: 33.33% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 25.00% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 16.67% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 66.67% 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 is 1.09 for 2024, a -141.92% decrease from the reported $-2.6 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $1.77, and $2.15 for 2026.

What is American Public Education’s revenue forecast?

American Public Education's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $622.15M for 2024, a 3.60% increase from the reported $600.54M in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $650.07M, and $675.67M for 2026.

What is American Public Education’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, American Public Education's average annual net income forecast is $19.62M for 2024, reflecting a -141.49% decrease from the reported $-47.286M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $32.71M, and $39.1M for 2026.