Fmr LLC Raises Holdings in American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI)

Fmr LLC lifted its position in shares of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) by 350.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 11,658 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,069 shares during the period. Fmr LLC owned about 0.07% of American Public Education worth $172,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. increased its position in American Public Education by 140.7% during the third quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. now owns 80,906 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,193,000 after buying an additional 47,293 shares during the period. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC purchased a new position in shares of American Public Education during the third quarter worth approximately $1,691,000. Empowered Funds LLC grew its position in shares of American Public Education by 5.2% during the third quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 86,299 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,273,000 after acquiring an additional 4,288 shares during the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of American Public Education in the 3rd quarter valued at $299,000. Finally, GSA Capital Partners LLP raised its position in American Public Education by 184.0% in the 3rd quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP now owns 31,963 shares of the company’s stock valued at $471,000 after purchasing an additional 20,710 shares during the last quarter. 79.62% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

American Public Education Stock Down 0.6 %

APEI stock opened at $20.99 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $371.77 million, a PE ratio of 37.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.11 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a fifty day moving average of $18.32 and a 200-day moving average of $16.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 2.65 and a current ratio of 2.65. American Public Education, Inc. has a one year low of $8.56 and a one year high of $23.84.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

APEI has been the topic of several research reports. StockNews.com raised shares of American Public Education from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 17th. B. Riley raised their price target on American Public Education from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Truist Financial upped their price objective on American Public Education from $15.00 to $20.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. Finally, Barrington Research increased their price objective on American Public Education from $18.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th.

American Public Education Company Profile

American Public Education, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 184 degree programs and 134 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, homeland security, business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning opportunities in leadership, finance, human resources, and other fields of study critical to the federal government workforce.