American Public Education Azioni (NASDAQ: APEI)

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) Azioni

American Public Education

American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.

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Shares of companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid trade war escalations and President Trump's sweeping tariffs, which are leading to a decline in consumer confidence. Some economists also predict that households will experience higher costs of goods as a result of these policies.

Truist Securities analyst Jasper Bibb maintains American Public Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $20 to $24.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on American Public Education, Raises Price Target to $24

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday after a small bout of relief on Friday as indices neared the correction zone. Futures of all four benchmark indices fell in premarket trading.
President Donald Trump, on Sunday, did not rule out the possibility of a recession this year. Acknowledging the potential of short-term turbulence from his economic agenda, he expressed confidence in future prosperity. In a Fox News interview, he said, &#8220;I hate to predict things like that&#8221; and called the changes being brought about by his administration as &#8220;very big.&#8221;
Meanwhile, China responded with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods including its largest import from the U.S. — Soybeans.
Investors will watch out for the inflation data slated to be released this week on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.24%, while the two-year yield was at 3.94%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting.
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<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-1.22%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-1.15%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.95%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-1.04%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. SPY lost 1.03% to fall at $570.00 level, and QQQ declined 1.12% to $486.26, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Utilities, information technology, and energy sectors led Friday&#8217;s U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44212927/dow-gains-over-200-points-but-records-weekly-loss-fear-among-investors-eases-but-greed-index-remains-in-extreme-fear-zone">stock gains</a>, pushing the Dow Jones over 200 points higher. However, consumer staples and financials declined, countering the broader market&#8217;s positive trend. 
Despite Friday&#8217;s rally, all major indices recorded weekly losses: the S&amp;P 500 fell 3.1%, its worst week since September, the Dow dropped 2.4%, and the Nasdaq tumbled 3.5%. Last week, Nasdaq 100 entered the correction territory on Friday, falling nearly 10% from its last high, which eased to 9.1% after Friday&#8217;s sessions, whereas the S&amp;P 500 was 6.1% lower from its last record.
Economic data revealed a mixed picture, with February&#8217;s jobs report showing a moderate increase of 151,000 jobs, below expectations, and a surprise rise in the unemployment rate to 4.1%.
In company news, Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) shares plummeted over 16% on disappointing earnings, while American Public Education Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) shares surged 22% on strong results.
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<td>0.70%</td>
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<td>0.55%</td>
<td>5,770.20</td>
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Insights From Analysts
According to the Yardeni Research&#8217;s QuickTakes by Ed Yardeni and Eric Wallerstein, &#8220;Anything is possible in Trump World.&#8221;
&#8220;We can&#8217;t rule out the possibility that a bear market started on Feb. 20, the day after the S&amp;P 500 rose to a record high. It could be like the &#8216;flash crashes&#8217; that occurred during 1962 and 1987. It could happen quickly and reverse just as quickly. So the selloff could provide buying opportunities, especially in overvalued names that are now less so,&#8221; the note stated.
According to the note, Trump administration&#8217;s rapid-fire policy initiatives are stress-testing the economy, which has been remarkably resilient so far, and raising fears of a recession.
The current bull market, which began in October 2022, has entered its third year. According to Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research, it is normal to see some fluctuations in the third year of a bull market.
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While the conflict around tariffs has raised the speculation of a slowdown and recession, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates had a contrarian view. According to him, &#8220;The anxiety over tariffs may be holding back some consumers, but I want to assure you that I do not expect most tariffs to be inflationary. As an example, the tariffs that have been imposed on China are expected to be suppressed by Chinese deflation as well as a weak Chinese yuan.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep on this week:
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<li>No data is scheduled to be released on Monday.</li>
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<li>On Tuesday, February&#8217;s NFIB optimism index data will be released at 6:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>January&#8217;s job openings data will be out by 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Wednesday, February&#8217;s core and headline consumer price index data will be out by 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Monthly U.S. federal budget data for February will be announced at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Thursday, the initial jobless claims data for the week ended March 8 will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>The core and headline producer price index data for February will also be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, the preliminary consumer sentiment data for March will be released by 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>BioNTech SE ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) slipped 1.06% in premarket on Monday ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of 58 cents per share on revenue of $1.15 billion.</li>
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<li>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) dropped 1.44% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share and revenue of $14.40 billion after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Mission Produce Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVO#NASDAQ">AVO</a>) was down 0.33% ahead of its earnings, which will be released after the closing bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of 3 cents per share on revenue of $285.50 million.</li>
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<li>Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) was flat at -0.01% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $6.31 per share on revenue of $1.14 billion after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) jumped by 3.33% following a report on Friday suggesting activist investor, Mantle Ridge, built a more than $1 billion stake in the company.</li>
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<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) declined 1.41% despite posting a year-on-year rise in its February 2025 revenue. The sales fell on a monthly basis from January by 11.3%.</li>
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<li>Checkpoint Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CKPT#NASDAQ">CKPT</a>) surged 66.40% after Sun Pharma acquired the company for up to $355 million, securing FDA-approved cancer drug UNLOXCYT.</li>
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<li>Sharps Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STSS#NASDAQ">STSS</a>) zoomed 62.15% after providing business updates. The company raised $20 million, cleared its debt and expanded in Hungary. Also signed a five-year, $50 million syringe deal with a U.S. supplier, which is set to begin revenue generation in the second half of 2025.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.04% to hover around $67.02 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.28% to $2,903.10 per ounce. Its last record high was at $2,956.37 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.20% at the 103.628 level.
Asian markets closed mixed on Monday as Australia's ASX 200, Japan's Nikkei 225, and South Korea's Kospi index advanced, whereas China's CSI 300, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined. European markets were lower in trade.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session. However, the index recorded losses last week.
The S&amp;P 500 recorded its worst week since September, falling 3.1% last week. The Dow declined 2.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 3.5% during the week.
On the economic data front, the February jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released Friday, showed a moderate increase in employment and also a slight increase in the unemployment rate.
The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, up from a downwardly revised 125,000 in January, but below expectations of 160,000, as tracked by Trading Economics. The unemployment rate ticked unexpectedly higher to 4.1%, above the 4.0% expected.
Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) shares dipped over 16% on Friday after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. American Public Education Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) shares surged 22% after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, information technology and energy stocks recording the biggest gains on Friday. However, consumer staples and financial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 223 points to 42,801.72 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.55% to 5,770.20, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.70% at 18,196.22 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>), Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) and Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 20.5, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 17.8.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Gains Over 200 Points But Records Weekly Loss: Fear Among Investors Eases But Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling over 1% on Friday.
The Dow traded down 0.65% to 42,302.29 while the NASDAQ dipped 1.16% to 17,860.03. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.90% to 5,686.92.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 1.6% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, financial shares dipped by 1.4%.
Top Headline
The February jobs report from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, released Friday, showed a moderate increase in employment and also a slight increase in the unemployment rate.
The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, up from a downwardly revised 125,000 in January, but below expectations of 160,000, as tracked by Trading Economics. The unemployment rate ticked unexpectedly higher to 4.1%, above the 4.0% expected.
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<li>Willdan Group, Inc. &nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLDN#NASDAQ">WLDN</a>) shares shot up 19% to $38.46 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of SUNation Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNE#NASDAQ">SUNE</a>)got a boost, surging 136% to $0.4176. SUNation Energy named James Brennan to fill the role of CFO, effective immediately, in addition to his role serving as COO.</li>
<li>American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 18% to $22.62 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) shares dropped 22% to $25.16 after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACXP#NASDAQ">ACXP</a>) were down 29% to $0.4601 after the company announced a $1.1 million registered direct offering.</li>
<li>BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) was down, falling 21% to $3.3250 after the company reported downbeat quarterly financial results.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.9% to $66.95 while gold traded up 0.4% at $2,937.80.
Silver traded down 0.8% to $33.075 on Friday, while copper fell 0.5% to $4.7815.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.40%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 1.60% and France's CAC 40 dipped 1.05%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.01%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.03%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei dipping 2.17%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.25% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.57%, India's BSE Sensex falling 0.01%.
Economics
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<li>The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, up from a downwardly revised 125,000 in January, but below expectations of 160,000, as tracked by Trading Economics.</li>
<li>The unemployment rate ticked unexpectedly higher to 4.1%, above the 4.0% expected.</li>
<li>Average hourly earnings for all employees increased by 0.3% to $35.93, representing a 4.0% increase over the past 12 months.</li>
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Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains American Public Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $24 price target.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on American Public Education, Maintains $24 Price Target

American Public Education shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results and issued FY25 revenue guidance above estimates.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones gaining around 100 points on Friday.
Shares of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APEI/earnings">quarterly financial results</a>.
American Public Education reported quarterly earnings of 63 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 54 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $164.11 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $161.70 million.
American Public Education shares surged 33% to $25.60 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLDN#NASDAQ">WLDN</a>) gained 19.6% to $38.53 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) shares jumped 16.5% to $6.16.</li>
<li>Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HE#NYSE">HE</a>) rose 13.2% to $11.77.</li>
<li>LZ Technology Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LZMH#NASDAQ">LZMH</a>) shares jumped 12.7% to $11.07.</li>
<li>Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRC#NYSE">AMRC</a>) gained 12.6% to $10.46.</li>
<li>MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLNK#NYSE">MLNK</a>) rose 11.5% to $20.55 following strong quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Tuya Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TUYA#NYSE">TUYA</a>) gained 9.7% to $3.7750.</li>
<li>Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMY#NYSE">HMY</a>) gained 8.2% to $11.74.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) rose 7.6% to $11.40 after the company entered an agreement to be acquired by Sycamore Partners.</li>
<li>ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) rose 7.2% to $21.20.</li>
<li>Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) gained 7% to $35.42. The company announced a major reduction in its workforce, impacting around 340 employees within its Technology division.</li>
<li>Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>) shares rose 6.6% to $49.56.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) gained 5.4% to $189.11 following better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and strong second-quarter guidance.</li>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Jefferies analyst Jonathan Matuszewski upgraded the rating for Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $45 to $47. Wayfair shares closed at $33.10 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/W/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Stephen Sheldon upgraded the rating for American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform. American Public Education shares closed at $19.25 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APEI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese upgraded Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIAV#NASDAQ">VIAV</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $14 price target. Viavi Solutions shares closed at $10.81 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VIAV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird analyst David George upgraded Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raised the price target from $45 to $50. Bank of America shares closed at $41.46 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This Bank of America Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Friday

William Blair analyst Stephen Sheldon upgrades American Public Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform.

William Blair Upgrades American Public Education to Outperform

Guidance

American Public Education Expects 2025 Consolidated Revenue Of $650M – $660M (Est $648.457M)

American Public Education Expects Q1 Consolidated Revenue Of $161M – $163M (Est $161.95M), EPS Of $0.09 – $0.17 (Est $0.35)

American Public Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.54 by 16.67 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $164.11 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $161.70 million by 1.49 percent. This is a 7.40 percent increase over sales of $152.80 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

American Public Education Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.63 Beats $0.54 Estimate, Sales $164.11M Beat $161.70M Estimate

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• KVH Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVHI#NASDAQ">KVHI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $28.12 million. 
• Dingdong (Cayman) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDL#NYSE">DDL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $793.81 million. 
• Seanergy Maritime Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHIP#NASDAQ">SHIP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $40.15 million. 
• Dynagas LNG Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLNG#NYSE">DLNG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $38.34 million. 
• ALX Oncology Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALXO#NASDAQ">ALXO</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Ranpak Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PACK#NYSE">PACK</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $100.41 million. 
• VerifyMe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRME#NASDAQ">VRME</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $8.21 million. 
• Xeris Biopharma Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XERS#NASDAQ">XERS</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $60.00 million. 
• Stevanato Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STVN#NYSE">STVN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $352.00 million. 
• Phathom Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHAT#NASDAQ">PHAT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.07 per share on revenue of $26.04 million. 
• John Wiley &amp; Sons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLYB#NYSE">WLYB</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• John Wiley &amp; Sons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLY#NYSE">WLY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $401.10 million. 
• Turning Point Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPB#NYSE">TPB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $102.27 million. 
• Macy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.91 per share on revenue of $7.84 billion. 
• Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.76 per share on revenue of $3.29 billion. 
• Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share on revenue of $34.87 billion. 
• Mind Medicine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNMD#NASDAQ">MNMD</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $45.16 billion. 
• Delcath Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCTH#NASDAQ">DCTH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $12.42 million. 
• Cracker Barrel Old (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRL#NASDAQ">CBRL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $836.96 million. 
• GMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMS#NYSE">GMS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $1.29 billion. 
• Superior Industries Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUP#NYSE">SUP</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.60 per share on revenue of $300.28 million. 
• Evogene (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGN#NASDAQ">EVGN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.73 per share on revenue of $3.62 million. 
• Marex Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRX#NASDAQ">MRX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $370.82 million. 
• ProFrac Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACDC#NASDAQ">ACDC</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.23 per share on revenue of $498.50 million. 
• Toro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTC#NYSE">TTC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion. 
• Sunrise Realty Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNS#NASDAQ">SUNS</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDV#NYSE">EDV</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• BrightSpring Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTSG#NASDAQ">BTSG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $2.95 billion. 
• America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRMT#NASDAQ">CRMT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $273.39 million. 
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• Distribution Solns Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSGR#NASDAQ">DSGR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $463.80 million. 
• Hippo Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIPO#NYSE">HIPO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $98.75 million. 
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• Canadian Natural Res (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $8.90 billion. 
• Real Brokerage (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAX#NASDAQ">REAX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $282.20 million. 
• Myers Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYE#NYSE">MYE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $203.10 million. 
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• Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REFR#NASDAQ">REFR</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
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• Cango (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CANG#NYSE">CANG</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• ModivCare (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MODV#NASDAQ">MODV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.69 per share on revenue of $717.27 million. 
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• GEN Restaurant Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GENK#NASDAQ">GENK</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $49.77 million. 
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• Atea Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVIR#NASDAQ">AVIR</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• National CineMedia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCMI#NASDAQ">NCMI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $83.72 million. 
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• IDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDT#NYSE">IDT</a>) is expected to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• Smith &amp; Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWBI#NASDAQ">SWBI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $119.46 million. 
• Arcturus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCT#NASDAQ">ARCT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.51 per share on revenue of $45.92 million. 
• Serve Robotics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.13 per share on revenue of $254 thousand. 
• Clarus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLAR#NASDAQ">CLAR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $69.03 million. 
• Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $285.83 million. 
• Elutia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELUT#NASDAQ">ELUT</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.25 per share on revenue of $6.40 million. 
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• Asure Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASUR#NASDAQ">ASUR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $30.82 million. 
• BigBear.ai Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $54.17 million. 
• Traeger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COOK#NYSE">COOK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $164.62 million. 
• Domo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOMO#NASDAQ">DOMO</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $78.00 million. 
• AerSale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASLE#NASDAQ">ASLE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $91.78 million. 
• Guild Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHLD#NYSE">GHLD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $272.74 million. 
• Hudson Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDSN#NASDAQ">HDSN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $37.96 million. 
• a.k.a. Brands Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKA#NYSE">AKA</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.23 per share on revenue of $154.49 million. 
• American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOUT#NASDAQ">AOUT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $56.78 million. 
• Funko (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNKO#NASDAQ">FNKO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $285.79 million. 
• Gevo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEVO#NASDAQ">GEVO</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $3.95 million. 
• American Public Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.62 per share on revenue of $161.78 million. 
• El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCO#NASDAQ">LOCO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $115.83 million. 
• Noodles (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDLS#NASDAQ">NDLS</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $121.36 million. 
• Potbelly (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBPB#NASDAQ">PBPB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $115.23 million. 
• Loma Negra Cia Industria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOMA#NYSE">LOMA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.10 per share on revenue of $221.13 million. 
• Granite Ridge Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRNT#NYSE">GRNT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $104.93 million. 
• Invesco Dorsey Wright Industrials Momentum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRN#NASDAQ">PRN</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.47 per share on revenue of $5.92 million. 
• Profound Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROF#NASDAQ">PROF</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.34 per share on revenue of $5.92 million. 
• Gap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $4.07 billion. 
• Hewlett Packard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $7.82 billion. 
• HASHICORP INC CL A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCP#NASDAQ">HCP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $175.71 million. 
• ACCESS Newswire (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACCS#AMEX">ACCS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $7.38 million. 
• Information Servs Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/III#NASDAQ">III</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $57.62 million. 
• Full House Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLL#NASDAQ">FLL</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $75.78 million. 
• Willdan Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLDN#NASDAQ">WLDN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $145.00 million. 
• Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.47 per share on revenue of $14.62 billion. 
• Ero Copper (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERO#NYSE">ERO</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Velocity Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEL#NYSE">VEL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $42.70 million. 
• Cooper Companies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COO#NASDAQ">COO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.92 per share on revenue of $980.87 million. 
• Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.01 per share on revenue of $62.61 billion. 
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling more than 100 points on Friday.
Shares of Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMKTA#NASDAQ">IMKTA</a>) fell in today's pre-market trading after the company reported results for the three and twelve <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IMKTA/earnings">months ended Sept. 28</a>.
Net sales fell to $1.40 billion for the recent quarter, down from $1.58 billion in the year-ago period.
Ingles Markets shares fell 1.2% to $65.51 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMD#NASDAQ">VMD</a>) shares dipped 6.7% to $7.62 in pre-market trading after gaining 2% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Evotec SE  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVO#NASDAQ">EVO</a>) declined 6.6% to $4.56 in pre-market trading following a 2% decline on Thursday.</li>
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American Public Education shares are trading lower. Truist Securities maintained a Hold rating on the stock.

During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of American Public Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $21.75, a high estimate of $25.00, and a low estimate of $18.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 19.18% increase from the previous average price target of $18.25.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731600030_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of American Public Education among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jasper Bibb</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Paris</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raj Sharma</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Paris</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to American Public Education. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of American Public Education compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into American Public Education's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know American Public Education Better</h2>
American Public Education Inc provides online and on-campus postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.
<h3>Financial Milestones: American Public Education's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, American Public Education showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 3.86% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: American Public Education's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -0.76%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Public Education's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -0.47% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -0.21%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: American Public Education's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.82. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Navigating 4 Analyst Ratings For American Public Education

Truist Securities analyst Jasper Bibb maintains American Public Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $15 to $20.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on American Public Education, Raises Price Target to $20

Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains American Public Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $18 to $24.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on American Public Education, Raises Price Target to $24

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