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American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) Sees Positive Outlook from William Blair Upgrade
Mar 7, 2025 4:05 PM - Stuart Mooney(Last modified: Mar 10, 2025 2:51 PM)
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- William Blair upgraded NASDAQ:APEI to "Outperform," indicating strong confidence in its financial health and growth prospects.
- APEI reported quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, surpassing estimates and demonstrating the company's ability to exceed expectations.
- The company's revenue for the quarter ending December 2024 was $164.11 million, marking consistent growth and surpassing consensus revenue estimates.
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) is a prominent player in the education sector, providing online and on-campus education to over 125,000 students through its subsidiaries, including the American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company has shown resilience and growth in a competitive market, with a focus on improving its educational offerings and financial performance.
On March 7, 2025, William Blair upgraded APEI's stock to "Outperform," with the stock priced at $22.35. This upgrade reflects confidence in APEI's financial health and growth prospects. The stock has seen a notable increase of 15.79%, reaching a high of $25.35 during the day, indicating positive investor sentiment.
APEI's recent financial performance supports this optimism. The company reported quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. Although slightly lower than the $0.64 per share from the previous year, the earnings surprise of 16.67% demonstrates APEI's ability to exceed expectations. In the previous quarter, APEI achieved an even more impressive earnings surprise of 300%.
Revenue figures further bolster APEI's strong performance. For the quarter ending December 2024, the company posted $164.11 million in revenue, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.57%. This marks an increase from the $152.8 million reported in the same quarter the previous year. APEI has surpassed consensus revenue estimates twice in the last four quarters, showcasing consistent growth.
APEI's market capitalization stands at approximately $394.8 million, with a trading volume of 171,284 shares. The company's strategic focus on simplifying and streamlining operations, as highlighted by CEO Angela Selden, positions it well for continued success in 2025. With a 4% increase in revenue and a 21% growth in adjusted EBITDA compared to 2023, APEI is on a promising trajectory.
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