American Public Education, Inc.

American Public Education, Inc.

APEI·NASDAQ

$52.28

+0.21%
Consumer DefensiveEducation & Training Services

American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education. The company operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. It offers 130 degree programs and 111 certificate programs in various fields of study, including business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, and liberal arts, as well as national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, diploma in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, and an associate degree in medical laboratory technology. American Public Education, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$959.00M
EPS1.4000
P/E Ratio21.57
Earnings Date08/05/2026
8.11%
Return on Invested Capital
86%
3Y-149.0%
5Y+43.0%
10Y-3.0%
10.71%
Return on Equity
102%
3Y-133.0%
5Y+75.0%
10Y+17.0%
5.81%
Return on Assets
105%
3Y-135.0%
5Y+14.0%
10Y-23.0%
American Public Education, Inc.

American Public Education, Inc. Management Team

APEI · NASDAQ
MR

Mr. Richard W. Sunderland Jr., CPA

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Compensation

$763,874

Born 1960(Age 66)
male
MC

Mr. Craig S. MacGibbon

Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Compensation

$632,127

Born 1964(Age 62)
male
MN

Mr. Nuno S. Fernandes

President of American Public University

Compensation

$734,663

Born 1977(Age 49)
male
MA

Ms. Angela K. Selden

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Compensation

$1,612,511

Born 1966(Age 60)
female
MK

Ms. Karmela Gaffney

Senior Vice President & CMO

Born 1968(Age 58)
female
MT

Ms. Tanya J. Axenson

Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer

Born 1977(Age 49)
female
MA

Mr. Andy McShane

Senior Vice President of Engagement, Automation & Performance Analytics

male
MG

Mr. Gary Janson

Senior Vice President of Growth, Financial Planning & Analysis

male
MS

Mr. Steven M. Somers C.F.A.

Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer and Acting President of GS USA

male
MT

Mr. Thomas A. Beckett J.D.

Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Compensation

$623,476

Born 1968(Age 58)
male
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American Public Education, Inc. Insider Positioning

APEI · NASDAQ

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $22.70M worth of APEI shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

222.2K

12.31M

Net Activity

-12.3M

-$12.31M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

15.9K

551.04K

Net Activity

-551K

-$551K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

350.6K

9.84M

Net Activity

-9.8M

-$9.84M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
3CL

325 Capital Llc

Other: See Footnotes

540.2K shares7 transactions

$20.51M

2
ATJ

Axenson Tanya Joy

Officer: Svp, Chief Hr Officer

21.0K shares2 transactions

$946K

3
FNS

Fernandes Nuno S.

Officer: President, Apus

17.6K shares4 transactions

$840K

4
GK

Gaffney Karmela

Officer: Svp, Chief Marketing Officer

2.7K shares1 transactions

$151K

5
KJ

Kenigsberg James

Director

5.1K shares1 transactions

$144K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $22.70M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$12.31M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

SEC Filings

APEI - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 09, 2026
May 22, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

April 08, 2025
May 23, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

April 04, 2024
May 17, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A

N/A

April 05, 2023
April 05, 2023
 
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

April 01, 2022
May 20, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

April 09, 2021
May 21, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

April 03, 2020
May 15, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

March 28, 2019
May 10, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

April 20, 2018
June 01, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

March 31, 2017
May 12, 2017
2017
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