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$APEI

American Public Education, Inc.

XNASOtherServices-Educational Services

$46.01
-0.20%-$0.090
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
ultra-low
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$46.01-0.20%$0.0900Prev $46.10LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$46.01
Change today
-0.20%
Previous close
$46.10
52-week range
$29.05 – $61.59
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$842M
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
18.3M
SEC · as of 2026-08-06 · 24d
Insider ownership
10.6%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-09
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
1.8M
▼ -2% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
Days to cover
4.6d
Avg daily volume
294K
Classification
Sector
Other
Industry
Services-Educational Services
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.5x
15m
0.5x
1h
0.8x
1D
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Why is $APEI moving today?

Here is the latest on APEI from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for APEI today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystAmerican Public Education Reports Second QuarterReported of $171.7 million, a 5.5% year-over-year increase, compared to $162.8 million.Reported would have increased 7.8% when compared to the prior period.Reported segment revenue growth of 11.0% year-over-year to $86.2 million, primarily driven by increased, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filingSC 13G/APassive 5%+ stake updatedAug 13, 2026 · 16 days ago
Why is $APEI moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy6 analysts
Avg target $62.50(+36% upside)
Range $55 - $68
5 buy1 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

2 buys, 5 sells last 3 months (22/40 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Kenigsberg James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 2.9%45K$60K
at $45.72
Aug 12, 26
Fernandes Nuno S.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-9K
0.05% of company
sold 10%79K$397K
at $45.13
Aug 12, 26
Fernandes Nuno S.
Officer
Other9K
0.05% of company
added 11%87K$94K
at $10.66
Aug 12, 26
Kenigsberg James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2K
0.01% of company
sold 4.4%46K$114K
at $53.42
Aug 4, 26
Kenigsberg James
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+8K
0.04% of company
added 19%48Kn/aAug 3, 26
Pianko Daniel S.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 3.2%36K$40K
at $36.15
Jul 1, 26
Beckett Thomas
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2K
0.01% of company
sold 3.7%52K$108K
at $54.00
Jun 22, 26
Beckett Thomas
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-8K
0.04% of company
sold 13%54K$411K
at $51.39
Jun 15, 26
Pianko Daniel S.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+2K
0.01% of company
added 6.6%34Kn/aMay 22, 26
Blevins Granetta B.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+2K
0.01% of company
added 3.7%60Kn/aMay 22, 26
Fabrega Anna M.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+2K
0.01% of company
added 6.8%33Kn/aMay 22, 26
Statuto Richard J.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+2K
0.01% of company
added 46%7Kn/aMay 22, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$APEI Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish49Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: -0.2%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$APEI Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 4d ago -1.07%
$APEI moved -1.07% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:59 PM ET
at $46.19
Alert· 4d ago 5.6× RVOL
APEI hit 5.614x RVOL at 12:22 PM ET
at $46.04
Alert· 8d ago +3.02%
$APEI moved +3.02% (~15m high-low range 3.02%) (Level 3) at 2:08 PM ET
at $45.15
Alert· 16d ago +0.9% vs EMA
APEI 200EMA (1m) Trending · 67 bars · L3 · +0.93% above EMA · slope +0.26%
at $46.14
Alert· 16d ago +1.7% vs EMA
$APEI near 200 EMA: +1.69% from 200 EMA at 12:03 PM ET
at $46.30
Alert· 16d ago +1.08%
$APEI moved +1.08% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:03 PM ET
at $46.31
Alert· 16d ago 2.6× RVOL
APEI hit 2.620x RVOL at 12:03 PM ET
at $46.30
Alert· 16d ago 25.9× RVOL
APEI hit 25.896x RVOL at 10:38 AM ET
at $45.96
Alert· 17d ago 15.2× RVOL
APEI hit 15.150x RVOL at 1:57 PM ET
at $44.96
Alert· 18d ago -1.36%
$APEI moved -1.36% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:27 PM ET
at $44.77
Alert· 18d ago 34.0× RVOL
APEI hit 33.963x RVOL at 2:27 PM ET
at $44.60
Alert· 18d ago +1.08%
$APEI moved +1.08% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:31 PM ET
at $44.99
Alert· 18d ago 2.5× RVOL
APEI hit 2.489x RVOL at 1:31 PM ET
at $44.99
Alert· 18d ago 72.6× RVOL
APEI hit 72.578x RVOL at 12:37 PM ET
at $45.13
Alert· 18d ago -1.18%
$APEI moved -1.18% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:33 PM ET
at $45.26
Alert· 18d ago 3.9× RVOL
APEI hit 3.916x RVOL at 10:24 AM ET
at $47.08
Alert· 19d ago -1.76%
$APEI moved -1.76% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:29 AM ET
at $51.01
Alert· 19d ago -3.08%
$APEI moved -3.08% in 1 min (Level 3) at 6:19 AM ET
at $53.50
Alert· 19d ago +11.16%
$APEI moved +11.16% (~15m high-low range 11.16%) (Level 5) at 5:24 PM ET
at $50.00
News· SEC EDGAR· 19d ago
American Public Education Reports Second Quarter
News· SEC EDGAR· 19d ago
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
Alert· 19d ago 38.4× RVOL
APEI hit 38.438x RVOL at 11:27 AM ET
at $51.10
Alert· 19d ago +1.06%
$APEI moved +1.06% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:26 AM ET
at $50.69
Alert· 19d ago 5.9× RVOL
APEI hit 5.940x RVOL at 11:26 AM ET
at $50.69
Alert· 22d ago 2.9× RVOL
APEI hit 2.911x RVOL at 12:15 PM ET
at $52.67
Alert· 23d ago -1.6% vs EMA
$APEI near 200 EMA: -1.59% from 200 EMA at 2:01 PM ET
at $50.39
Alert· 23d ago 3.0× RVOL
APEI hit 2.961x RVOL at 2:01 PM ET
at $50.39
News· SEC EDGAR· 24d ago
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC filed an 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure
News· SEC EDGAR· 95d ago
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· Benzinga· 306d ago Neutral
American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm ET
News· Benzinga· 339d ago Neutral
Rasmussen University Expands Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program to St. Cloud Campus
News· Benzinga· 488d ago Neutral
American Public Education, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm ET
News· Zacks Investment Research· 804d ago
Why American Public Education (APEI) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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APEI stock FAQ

Why is $APEI moving today?

Here is the latest on APEI from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for APEI today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the APEI stock price today?

APEI last traded at $46.01, down 0.20% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live APEI alerts?

The APEI Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged APEI 27 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is APEI on?

APEI (American Public Education, Inc.) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $842M in the SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES sector.

Is APEI good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge APEI for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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