What one share of American Public Education holds
American Public Education, Inc., or APEI, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education to approximately 108,600 students through our subsidiary institutions. Our institutions offer purpose-built education programs designed to prepare individuals for productive contributions to their professions and society and to offer opportunities designed to advance students in their current professions or to help them prepare for their next career.
American Public Education’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $35.51 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $2.43 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.83 |
| Free cash flow | $3.72 |
| Cash and investments | $7.98 |
| Debt | $4.76 |
| Book value | $17.10 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $5.08 | $0.64 | $0.50 | $0.79 | — | $2.63 |
| 2008 | $5.69 | $0.86 | $0.53 | $1.05 | — | $2.97 |
| 2009 | $7.88 | $1.27 | $0.57 | $1.38 | — | $4.49 |
| 2010 | $10.52 | $1.59 | $1.19 | $1.31 | — | $5.43 |
| 2011 | — | $2.23 | $1.36 | $2.49 | — | $7.50 |
| 2012 | — | $2.35 | $1.94 | $0.99 | — | $9.64 |
| 2013 | — | $2.35 | $1.15 | $2.16 | — | $11.78 |
| 2014 | — | $2.33 | $1.40 | $2.08 | — | $13.66 |
| 2015 | — | $1.93 | $1.55 | $1.85 | — | $14.83 |
| 2016 | $19.31 | $1.49 | $1.01 | $2.44 | — | $16.43 |
| 2017 | $18.27 | $1.29 | $0.90 | $2.02 | — | $17.79 |
| 2018 | $17.90 | $1.54 | $0.57 | $2.09 | — | $19.56 |
| 2019 | $17.61 | $0.62 | $0.45 | $1.91 | — | $19.55 |
| 2020 | $21.39 | $1.25 | $0.33 | $2.65 | — | $20.73 |
| 2021 | $22.94 | $0.97 | $0.65 | $0.24 | — | $22.21 |
| 2022 | $32.06 | −$6.08 | $0.87 | $0.68 | — | $16.41 |
| 2023 | $33.01 | −$2.93 | $0.76 | $1.74 | — | $14.33 |
| 2024 | $34.41 | $0.55 | $1.16 | $1.53 | — | $14.92 |
| 2025 | $34.77 | $1.36 | $0.85 | $2.47 | — | $13.67 |
Common questions about American Public Education
How much does one share of American Public Education earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of American Public Education earned $2.43 of profit on $35.51 of sales, keeping about 7¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does American Public Education pay a dividend?
American Public Education didn’t pay a dividend over the last 12 months, according to its SEC filings.
What is American Public Education’s book value per share?
American Public Education’s book value is $17.10 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of American Public Education have?
Each share of American Public Education has $7.98 of cash and investments and $4.76 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is American Public Education’s free cash flow per share?
$3.72 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has American Public Education’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.64 in 2007 to $1.36 in 2025, growing about 4.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has American Public Education bought back shares?
American Public Education’s share count rose about 37% from 2007 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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