American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Stock Forecast
APEI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.57 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $62.83 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +27.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 9, 2026 EPS estimate $0.26
- 52-week range
- $30.67 – $60.86
APEI analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
APEI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
APEI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.36 | $0.34 | $0.38 | $0.54 | −33.2% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.02 | $3.02 | $3.03 | $2.19 | +37.9% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.76 | $3.76 | $3.76 | $3.02 | +24.3% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
APEI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $166.2M | $164.5M | $168.9M | +1.8% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $693.5M | $690.0M | $694.8M | +6.9% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $734.6M | $726.5M | $745.7M | +5.9% | 7 |
APEI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
APEI revenue: reported and forecast
APEI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.36 | −37.9% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.02 | $3.02 | $3.02 | $3.02 | $3.02 | +0.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.77 | $3.77 | $3.76 | $3.76 | $3.76 | −0.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
APEI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; APEI beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from APEI
7 analysts cover American Public Education; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.57 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $62.83, 27.7% above the latest close of $49.19. Analysts expect earnings of $3.02 per share for 2026, +37.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.76 per share on revenue of $734.6 million. American Public Education beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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APEI forecast FAQ
What is American Public Education's price target?
The average analyst price target for American Public Education is $62.83, 27.7% above the latest close of $49.19.
Is American Public Education a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering American Public Education, 5 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is American Public Education's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.02 per share for 2026 (range $3.02 to $3.03); for 2027 the estimate is $3.76.
What is American Public Education's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $693.5 million, growth of 6.9%; for 2027 it is $734.6 million.
When does American Public Education report earnings?
American Public Education is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 9, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.26.
Does American Public Education usually beat earnings estimates?
American Public Education reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.