American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Stock Forecast
Data as of Jul 31, 2026Consumer Defensive · Current price $48.75 (-1.97%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Jasper Bibb | Truist Financial | $55.00 | +12.8% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Griffin Boss | Griffin | $53.00 | +8.7% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Tom White | D.A. Davidson | $43.00 | -11.8% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Alexander Paris | Barrington | $36.00 | -26.2% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Griffin Boss | Griffin | $37.00 | -24.1% |
| May 11, 2022 | Alexander Paris | Barrington | $20.00 | -59.0% |
Top Analysts Covering APEI
APEI vs Sector & Market
| Metric | APEI | Consumer Defensive Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.08 | 2.56 | 2.42 |
| Analyst Count | 12 | 11 | 19 |
| Target Upside | +20.8% | +1206.6% | +18.0% |
| P/E Ratio | 25.77 | 11.36 | 43.33 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $169M | $170M | $172M | 4 |
| 2026-12-31 | $177M | $178M | $180M | 5 |
| 2027-03-31 | $183M | $184M | $186M | 3 |
| 2027-06-30 | $178M | $179M | $181M | 3 |
| 2027-09-30 | $181M | $182M | $184M | 3 |
| 2027-12-31 | $187M | $188M | $191M | 3 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.55 | 1 |
| 2026-12-31 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.87 | 1 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.78 | $0.78 | $0.79 | 1 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.61 | 1 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.67 | $0.68 | $0.69 | 1 |
| 2027-12-31 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.02 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for APEI?
The consensus among 12 analysts covering American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is Buy with an average price target of $51.17.
What is the highest price target for APEI?
The highest price target for APEI is $55.00, set by Jasper Bibb at Truist Financial on 2026-03-13.
What is the lowest price target for APEI?
The lowest price target for APEI is $20.00, set by Alexander Paris at Barrington on 2022-05-11.
How many analysts cover APEI?
12 analysts have issued ratings for American Public Education, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is APEI a buy or sell right now?
Based on 12 analyst ratings, APEI has a consensus rating of Buy (2.08/5) with a +20.8% upside to the consensus target of $51.17.
What are the earnings estimates for APEI?
Analysts estimate APEI will report EPS of $0.54 for the period ending 2026-09-30, with revenue estimated at $170M.
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