CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 18h ago
Why American Public Education (APEI) Could Beat Earnings Estimates AgainYahoo Finance report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why APEI Stock dropped -8.42% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$40.57 -8.42% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.88
American Public Education Inc. (APEI) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $742.5M
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As of 2026-11-03, American Public Education Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $40.57 (-8.42% 1D, market cap $742.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, APEI ranks #15 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does APEI compare to LINC and PXED in the Real Estate sector?
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Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), APEI carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.7x, gross margin of 54.2%, and ROIC of 17.6%. By comparison, LINC (Lincoln Educational Services Corporation) holds a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E 35.1x, ROIC 14.0%, cap $656.0M) and PXED (Phoenix Education Partners Inc.) posts a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $862.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, APEI leads on earnings multiple (25.7x) while APEI leads on capital efficiency (17.6% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for APEI?
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Per APEI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001201792), American Public Education Inc. generated $648.9M in revenue (+3.9% YoY), $31.6M in net income, and $46.1M in free cash flow against $521.4M in total assets and $94.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (54% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.88 (-1.71%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 7.1% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for APEI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY APEI SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (25% of score)
Altman Z-Score 4.08 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B$48.43+0.3% Next Q
71
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$48.56-4.9% Next Q
68
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$46.17-12.1% Next Q
66
CurrentGrade C$40.57+0.9% Hist 90D α
63
Trajectory: B (71) → C (63)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the APEI Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 63/100 (C) score, APEI faces multiple-compression risk if 25.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 51.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($45.23) or 200D SMA ($49.76) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($41.48) toward Bear Floor ($32.35).
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Why APEI Stock dropped -8.42% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
American Public Education Inc. (APEI) dropped -8.42% to $40.57, trading at 33% of its 52-week range ($30.2 – $61.59). Solid 54% profit margin (18% return on capital), mixed timing at 26x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 33% of its 52-week range ($30.2 – $61.59) with RSI-14 at 36.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.3% around $40.57 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 54.2% gross margin and $46.1M annual free cash flow.
Live APEI Headlines & Catalysts
CATALYSTSeeking Alpha • 21h ago
American Public Education: Operating Leverage Leads To Share Gains (NASDAQ:APEI)Seeking Alpha report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRETradingView • 1d ago
American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ETTradingView report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREInvesting.com • 1d ago
American Public Education chief innov. & tech officer sells $59,898 in stockInvesting.com report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREGuruFocus • 1d ago
American Public Education (APEI) Chief Innovation & Technology OGuruFocus report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Is American Public Education (APEI) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?Yahoo Finance report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStock Titan • 1d ago
At $47.69 a share, American Public Education (APEI) officer sells under a trading plan.Stock Titan report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESimply Wall St • 1d ago
What Does American Public Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:APEI) Share Price Indicate?Simply Wall St report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 4d ago
American Military University and American Public University to Host 2026 AI and the Future of Education ConferenceAmerican Military University and American Public University part of American Public University System (AMU/APU) will host the third annual AI and the Future of Education Conference on Nov. 12-13 to explore how artificial
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 6d ago
B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on APEI, Lowers Price Target to $65B. Riley Securities analyst Griffin Boss maintains APEI (NASDAQ:APEI) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $70 to $65.
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APEI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -29.49%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $44.30H $44.30L $40.57C $40.57VOL 323.2K
RES: $51.16SUP: $36.88SMA50: $45.23SMA200: $49.76
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APEI Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
19.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (APEI)
Real Estate Rank #15 of 51
⚔️ LINC vs APEI Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Real Estate Peer Comparison (APEI vs. LINC, PXED, AFYA, GOTU)
Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)Across 51 tracked Real Estate securities in the Roarable RQD universe, American Public Education Inc. (APEI) ranks #15 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #19 by equity capitalization ($742.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, APEI leads on earnings valuation at 25.7x trailing P/E, while APEI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.6% ROIC and 54.2% gross margin. APEI currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 63/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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American Public Education Inc. | C | 63/100 | 25.7x | 54.2% | 17.6% | -8.42% | $742.5M | Benchmark Subject |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corporation | D- | 42/100 | 35.1x | 60.4% | 14.0% | -6.55% | $656.0M | /linc-vs-apei → |
| PXED Phoenix Education Partners Inc. | D- | 43/100 | — | — | — | -3.78% | $862.6M | /pxed-vs-apei → |
| AFYA Afya Limited (Class A) | D | 46/100 | — | — | — | +2.75% | $979.4M | /afya-vs-apei → |
| GOTU Gaotu Techedu Inc. | D | 49/100 | — | 67.4% | -35.0% | -0.44% | $538.9M | /gotu-vs-apei → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001201792In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), American Public Education Inc. (APEI) reported GAAP revenue of $648.9M (+3.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $624.6M , and +8.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $31.6M, operating cash flow of $62.0M, and free cash flow of $46.1M (+65.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, APEI closed FY2025 with $521.4M in total assets against $94.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.08, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $648.9M | $31.6M | $62.0M | $46.1M | $521.4M | $94.7M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $624.6M | $16.1M | $48.9M | $27.8M | $570.1M | $93.4M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $600.5M | -$47.3M | $45.5M | $45.5M | — | — |
3. APEI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs APEI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, American Public Education Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $40.57 (-8.42% 1D, market cap $742.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, APEI ranks #15 in composite RQD confidence.
How does APEI compare to LINC and PXED in the Real Estate sector?
Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), APEI carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.7x, gross margin of 54.2%, and ROIC of 17.6%. By comparison, LINC (Lincoln Educational Services Corporation) holds a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E 35.1x, ROIC 14.0%, cap $656.0M) and PXED (Phoenix Education Partners Inc.) posts a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $862.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, APEI leads on earnings multiple (25.7x) while APEI leads on capital efficiency (17.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for APEI?
Per APEI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001201792), American Public Education Inc. generated $648.9M in revenue (+3.9% YoY), $31.6M in net income, and $46.1M in free cash flow against $521.4M in total assets and $94.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (54% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is APEI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
APEI last traded at $40.57 (-8.42% on volume of 323,238 shares), positioning the stock -10.30% below its 50-day simple moving average ($45.23) and -18.47% below its 200-day simple moving average ($49.76). Across its 52-week range of $30.20 to $61.59, APEI sits at the 33.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.3% ($37.61 to $43.53).
APEI Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is APEI stock moving today?
Why APEI Stock dropped -8.42% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 54% profit margin (18% return on capital), mixed timing at 26x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 63/100 (C)
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APEI — American Public Education Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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As of: 2026-11-02T15:32:42Z
Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, APEI scores 66 out of 100, a letter grade of C+, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The fundamental cash engine pillar scores 15 of 20, supported by ROIC of 17.6% and an FCF yield of 5.69%, suggesting the operating business is generating returns above a typical cost of capital while the stock trades at a yield that leaves room for upside if cash generation holds. The whale 13F flow pillar scores 6 of 20, the weakest reading in the rating, indicating institutional accumulation and options positioning are not a current tailwind. The insider conviction pillar scores 16 of 20, reflecting SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow as a relative strength. The macro regime fit pillar scores 13 of 20, consistent with a beta of 1.0 and a sector sensitivity that moves roughly in line with the broader market. The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 16 of 20, supported by an Altman Z-Score of 4.08, a Piotroski F-Score of 8 out of 9, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. For a prospective investor, the rating frames APEI as a financially sound business whose upside case depends on improving institutional conviction and sustained cash generation, while valuation at 25.7x trailing earnings and 23.9x forward earnings leaves limited margin for error. The rating is a structured summary of the source data and is not a recommendation.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $648.9M | $47.9M | $31.6M | N/A | $46.1M | $174.1M | $94.7M |
| FY 2024 | $624.6M | $33.1M | $16.1M | N/A | $27.8M | $131.9M | $93.4M |
| FY 2023 | $600.5M | $-48.3M | $-47.3M | N/A | $45.5M | N/A | N/A |
Revenue grew from $600.5M in FY 2023 to $648.9M in FY 2025, and net income moved from $-47.3M to $31.6M over the same period. Per the market data, operating margin is 7.4% and net margin 4.9%, with ROIC at 17.6%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.08 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8 out of 9. Cash of $174.1M against debt of $94.7M in FY 2025 and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 describe a balance sheet the rating classifies as forensically sound.
Open Questions
- What drives the revenue and margin profile, and what are the underlying products, customers, and segments? The source data provides no business description detail.
- Why does the RQD whale 13F flow pillar score only 6 of 20 when the insider conviction pillar scores 16 of 20, and who are the institutional holders?
- What explains the swing from a net loss of $-47.3M in FY 2023 to net income of $31.6M in FY 2025, and is the FY 2025 level repeatable?
- What are the EPS values for each reported period, given that all reported EPS fields are N/A?
- What are the cash and debt figures for FY 2023, which the source data leaves unreported?
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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 18h ago
Why American Public Education (APEI) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again Yahoo Finance report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Seeking Alpha • 21h ago
American Public Education: Operating Leverage Leads To Share Gains (NASDAQ:APEI) Seeking Alpha report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 1d ago
American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET TradingView report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Investing.com • 1d ago
American Public Education chief innov. & tech officer sells $59,898 in stock Investing.com report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Is American Public Education (APEI) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year? Yahoo Finance report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago
At $47.69 a share, American Public Education (APEI) officer sells under a trading plan. Stock Titan report covering American Public Education Inc. (APEI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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🎯 Target: $47.84 (+8.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is APEI (C+ • RQD 66/100) a Buy at $44.30?
Welcome to the APEI (American Public Education Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 66/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Other Consumer Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (17.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $36.33 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $44.30 Pump the brakes on APEI — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on APEI, but look at what you are paying: 25.7x trailing P/E with 54.2% gross margins. Unless American Public Education Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $51.39 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $44.30 APEI cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on APEI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $44.30 (52-wk range $30.20 - $61.59), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.