American Public Education Inc: (NASD: APEI)

$38.08

1.06 (2.86%)

Volume 207,235

May 15 03:52 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 3-Hold

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		36.80 - 38.77
	
		52wk Low - High
		24.88 - 42.17
	
		Previous Close
		37.02
	
		Avg. Volume
		192,820
	
		Industry
		INTERNET CONTENT
	
		Market Cap
		659.07 M
	
		Div - Yield
		0.00 - 0.00
	
		Beta
		0.55
	
		PE (Forward)
		13.88
	
		Current Year Est.
		2.67
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		0.00%
	
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                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            PE (Forward)
                            13.88
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            0.92
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            2.67
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            0.58
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            0.58
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            0.00%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            08-07-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            2.48
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            15.08%
                        
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            Company Description
        
American Public Education, Inc. is an online provider of higher education focused primarily on serving the military and public service communities. American Public University System, wholly owned by APEI, comprises two universities American Military University and American Public University. Nationally and regionally accredited, APUS serves over 25,000 part-time students who live and work in all 50 states and more than 130 countries; and offers 57 degree programs and 48 certificate programs in fields ranging from homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal justice to technology, business administration, public health, and liberal arts.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (06/2013)	Next Qtr (09/2013)	Current Year (12/2013)	Next Year (12/2014)
Average Estimate	0.58	0.64	2.67	2.87
Number of Estimates	9	9	10	10
Low Estimate	0.55	0.57	2.58	2.40
High Estimate	0.60	0.69	2.84	NA
Year Ago EPS	0.51	0.60	2.35	2.67
EPS Growth	13.73%	6.30%	13.53%	7.46%

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Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
AMER PUB EDUCAT	APEI	37.02
WEBMD HEALTH CP	WBMD	29.25
ANGIES LIST INC	ANGI	25.38
SHANDA GAME-ADR	GAME	2.99
SHUTTERSTOCK	SSTK	51.42
YOUKU.COM- ADR	YOKU	20.20
BANKRATE INC	RATE	14.77
CHANGYOU.COM	CYOU	29.75
CHINA DISTANCE	DL	5.09
DEMAND MEDIA	DMD	9.51

Sector:Computer and Technology>> Industry:INTERNET CONTENT

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Zacks Commentary

American Public Invests in Fidelis

May 13, 2013

American Public Beats Earnings Est.

May 10, 2013

APEI Expected to Beat 1Q Earnings

May 07, 2013

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group and American Public Education

May 02, 2013

APEI Downgraded to Neutral

May 01, 2013

American Public Beats Overall

Mar 01, 2013

Earnings Preview: American Public

Feb 26, 2013

Zillow Launches App for iPad

Feb 26, 2013

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Financials

EPS TTM	2.48
Sales	314
Net Income	45
Price/Earnings	14.93
Price/Book	3.69
Price/Cash Flow	12.51
Price/Sales	2.05

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News

American Public Education Shares Climbing Higher, Up 2.7% - Financial News Network Online - Market Movers

May 14, 2013

K12 is Among the Companies in the Education Services Industry With the Highest EBITDA Growth (LRN, LOPE, APEI) - Financial News Network Online - News Corner

May 14, 2013

American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2013 Results - Close-Up Media

May 13, 2013

American Public Education, Inc.Corporate Event Announcement Notice - Wall Street Horizon

May 10, 2013

American Public Education Announces Minority Investment in Fidelis Education to Further Enhance Student Engagement and Successful Learning Outcomes - Businesswire

May 9, 2013

American Public Education Guides In-line - Earningswhispers Earnings Guidance

May 9, 2013

American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2013 Results - Businesswire

May 9, 2013

American Public Education, Inc.Corporate Event Announcement Notice - Wall Street Horizon

May 9, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	1.73
ABR (Last Week)	1.73
# of recs in ABR	11
Average Target Price	42.86
Industry Rank by ABR	113 out of 265
Rank in Industry	6 out of 32

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Day Low - High	36.80 - 38.77
52wk Low - High	24.88 - 42.17
Previous Close	37.02
Avg. Volume	192,820
Industry	INTERNET CONTENT
Market Cap	659.07 M
Div - Yield	0.00 - 0.00
Beta	0.55
PE (Forward)	13.88
Current Year Est.	2.67
Quarterly Earnings ESP	0.00%

PE (Forward)	13.88
PEG Ratio	0.92
Current Year Est.	2.67
Current Quarter Estimate	0.58
Most Accurate Estimate	0.58
Earnings ESP	0.00%
Next Earnings Report Date	08-07-2013
EPS Last Year	2.48
Expected Earnings Growth	15.08%

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American Public Education Inc: (NASD: APEI)

$38.08

1.06 (2.86%)

Volume 207,235

May 15 03:52 PM ET

Stock Activity

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Sector:Computer and Technology>> Industry:INTERNET CONTENT

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