American Public Education (APEI) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $49.13, +1.61% vs the prior close of $48.35.
- Volume 202.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
APEI rises 1.6% to $49.13, a 1-month high. Closed at $49.13, +1.61% vs the prior close of $48.35. Day range $48.40–$50.20, opened at $48.46.
APEI daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — APEI rises 1.6% to $49.13, a 1-month high
- Closed at $49.13, +1.61% vs the prior close of $48.35. Day range $48.40–$50.20, opened at $48.46.
- Volume was 202.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 271.97K.
- Price is +8.6% vs its 50-day average ($45.24) and -0.4% vs its 200-day average ($49.30).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 20.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — APEI ends flat (-0.2%) to $48.35
- Closed at $48.35, -0.17% vs the prior close of $48.43. Day range $47.46–$48.41, opened at $47.85.
- Volume was 251.40K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 272.77K.
- Price is +6.6% vs its 50-day average ($45.34) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($49.25).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 21.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — APEI rises 0.6% to $48.43, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $48.43, +0.58% vs the prior close of $48.15. Day range $48.05–$49.15, opened at $48.31.
- Volume was 225.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 279.67K.
- Price is +6.6% vs its 50-day average ($45.44) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($49.19).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 21.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — APEI rises 0.6% to $48.15, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $48.15, +0.58% vs the prior close of $47.87. Day range $47.65–$48.31, opened at $47.90.
- Volume was 125.80K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 281.23K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +5.7% vs its 50-day average ($45.53) and -2.0% vs its 200-day average ($49.14).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 21.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — APEI ends flat (+0.2%) to $47.87, a 1-month high
- Closed at $47.87, +0.21% vs the prior close of $47.77. Day range $47.62–$48.43, opened at $47.85.
- Volume was 168.80K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 281.70K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +5.1% vs its 50-day average ($45.54) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($49.08).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 22.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — APEI jumps 3.7% to $47.77, a 1-month high
- Closed at $47.77, +3.74% vs the prior close of $46.05. Day range $46.05–$48.33, opened at $46.05.
- Volume was 223.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 289.03K.
- Price is +4.8% vs its 50-day average ($45.58) and -2.6% vs its 200-day average ($49.03).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 22.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — APEI dips 0.4% to $46.05
- Closed at $46.05, -0.37% vs the prior close of $46.22. Day range $45.51–$46.66, opened at $45.93.
- Volume was 294.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 288.74K.
- Price is +0.9% vs its 50-day average ($45.65) and -6.0% vs its 200-day average ($48.99).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 25.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — APEI jumps 4.1% to $46.22, a 1-month high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $46.22, +4.08% vs the prior close of $44.41. Day range $44.16–$46.30, opened at $44.62.
- Volume was 178.20K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 287.85K.
- Price is +1.1% vs its 50-day average ($45.72) and -5.6% vs its 200-day average ($48.95).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 25.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — APEI rises 1.6% to $44.41, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $44.41, +1.55% vs the prior close of $43.73. Day range $43.68–$45.10, opened at $43.81.
- Volume was 207.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 289.11K.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($45.79) and -9.2% vs its 200-day average ($48.91).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 27.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — APEI rises 0.9% to $43.73, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $43.73, +0.85% vs the prior close of $43.36. Day range $43.15–$44.47, opened at $43.95.
- Volume was 285.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 289.21K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($45.85) and -10.5% vs its 200-day average ($48.87).
- 52-week range $30.20–$61.59; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 29.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
APEI latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about APEI in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Pianko Daniel S. received an award of 1,106 shares at $36.15 (≈$39.98K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 36,652
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Fernandes Nuno S. sold 8,800 shares at $45.13 (≈$397.14K) on Aug 12, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kenigsberg James sold 1,313 shares at $45.72 (≈$60.03K) on Aug 12, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $171.73M (prior year $162.77M) (+5.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $9.77M (prior year $4.50M) (+117.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.52 (prior year -$0.02) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 27, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade APEI
- Last results release: Aug 10, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 11, 2026, Mar 12, 2026, Nov 10, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 9, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.95% (largest 6.6%).
- Liquidity: about 261.42K shares (≈$12.84M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $49.13 vs a range of $30.20–$61.59 (60% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Nuno S. Fernandes sold 8,800 shares on Aug 12, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 10, 2026; 10-Q Aug 10, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 18.30M shares outstanding (Aug 6, 2026), +1.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Educational Services.
APEI market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 48.46 | 50.20 | 48.40 | 49.13 | 202.10K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 47.85 | 48.41 | 47.46 | 48.35 | 251.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 48.31 | 49.15 | 48.05 | 48.43 | 225.70K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 47.90 | 48.31 | 47.65 | 48.15 | 125.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 47.85 | 48.43 | 47.62 | 47.87 | 168.80K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 46.05 | 48.33 | 46.05 | 47.77 | 223.00K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 45.93 | 46.66 | 45.51 | 46.05 | 294.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 44.62 | 46.30 | 44.16 | 46.22 | 178.20K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 43.81 | 45.10 | 43.68 | 44.41 | 207.40K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 43.95 | 44.47 | 43.15 | 43.73 | 285.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 42.56 | 44.19 | 42.30 | 43.36 | 405.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 41.26 | 42.61 | 40.88 | 42.18 | 339.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 40.46 | 41.56 | 40.06 | 41.09 | 209.20K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 41.30 | 41.30 | 40.49 | 40.62 | 192.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 42.44 | 42.44 | 41.23 | 41.67 | 171.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 41.18 | 43.86 | 41.18 | 42.71 | 350.00K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 40.73 | 42.06 | 40.06 | 41.38 | 213.40K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 43.89 | 44.29 | 40.40 | 40.58 | 422.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 44.47 | 44.50 | 42.73 | 43.43 | 296.60K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 44.10 | 44.47 | 43.28 | 43.88 | 465.70K |
About American Public Education
American Public Education (APEI) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Educational Services”. Its business address is in CHARLES TOWN, WV. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1201792.
APEI board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Granetta B. Blevins | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| Michael David Braner | See Footnotes | May 27, 2026 |
| Anna M. Fabrega | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| Daniel S. Pianko | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Angela K. Selden | President and CEO | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Richard J. Statuto | Director | May 26, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Mark L. Arnold | President, Rasmussen | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Tanya Joy Axenson | SVP, Chief HR Officer | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Thomas Beckett | SVP, General Counsel | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Edward H Codispoti | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Nuno S. Fernandes | President, APUS | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Karmela Gaffney | SVP, Chief Marketing Officer | Mar 19, 2026 |
| James Kenigsberg | Chief Inno & Tech Officer | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Angela K. Selden | President and CEO | Mar 12, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes | Sale | 8,800 | $45.13 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | James Kenigsberg | Sale | 1,313 | $45.72 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Thomas Beckett | Sale | 2,000 | $54.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Thomas Beckett | Sale | 2,587 | $52.44 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Thomas Beckett | Sale | 5,213 | $51.39 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Thomas Beckett | Sale | 200 | $53.01 |
| May 13, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes | Sale | 4,500 | $53.34 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Capital Llc 325 | Sale | 62,100 | $53.74 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Capital Llc 325 | Sale | 2,900 | $54.60 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Daniel M. Friedberg | Sale | 62,100 | $53.74 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Daniel M. Friedberg | Sale | 2,900 | $54.60 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Capital Gp, Llc 325 | Sale | 62,100 | $53.74 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Capital Gp, Llc 325 | Sale | 2,900 | $54.60 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Anil K Shrivastava | Sale | 62,100 | $53.74 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Anil K Shrivastava | Sale | 2,900 | $54.60 |
APEI financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $648.86M | $31.56M | 1.36 | $61.97M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $624.56M | $16.11M | 0.55 | $48.87M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $600.54M | $-47.29M | -2.93 | $45.51M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $606.33M | $-114.99M | -6.08 | $29.21M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $418.80M | $17.75M | 0.97 | $16.27M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $537.75M, total liabilities $223.69M, cash $174.09M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
APEI earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $47.39 |
| May 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $56.37 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $47.58 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $32.99 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $38.67 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.53 |
| May 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.04 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.25 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.32 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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