American Public Education, Inc. is projected to rise to $83.33 by 2027, a +43% move from its current price of $58.27. APEI is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/13/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $57.30 | $58.31 | $59.34 | +0.07% |
| Jul 15 | $56.92 | $58.35 | $59.81 | +0.13% |
| Jul 16 | $56.64 | $58.39 | $60.19 | +0.20% |
| Jul 17 | $56.41 | $58.43 | $60.51 | +0.27% |
| Jul 18 | $56.22 | $58.46 | $60.80 | +0.33% |
| Jul 19 | $56.05 | $58.50 | $61.07 | +0.40% |
| Jul 20 | $55.89 | $58.54 | $61.32 | +0.47% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $55.89 | $58.54 | $61.32 | +0.47% |
| Week 2 | $55.09 | $58.82 | $62.80 | +0.94% |
| Week 3 | $54.53 | $59.09 | $64.03 | +1.41% |
| Week 4 | $54.11 | $59.37 | $65.13 | +1.88% |
| Week 5 | $53.77 | $59.65 | $66.16 | +2.36% |
| Week 6 | $53.49 | $59.92 | $67.13 | +2.84% |
| Week 7 | $53.26 | $60.20 | $68.06 | +3.32% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
American Public Education, Inc. provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.
The company offers 181 degree programs, 110 certificate programs, and four diploma programs in fields including nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security, as well as traditional fields such as business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning and leadership training in-person and online to the federal workforce.
The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia. It is categorized as Consumer Defensive.
The stock is currently priced at $56.72 with a market cap of $1.04B, giving it a rank of 2467.
The near-term forecast for 2026 shows a min of $36.15, an average of $56.72, and a max of $78.26, with a neutral sentiment and an ROI of 0%.
Longer-horizon forecasts indicate substantial upside: the 2030 average is $131.73 with an ROI of 132.3% and a bullish sentiment; the 2040 average is $505.94 with an ROI of 792% and a bullish sentiment; the 2050 average is $1,069.81 with an ROI of 1786.1% and a bullish sentiment.
A major floor 22.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 15.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.8% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 12.5% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key APEI support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of APEI market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $58.17 | Buy | $57.76 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $56.47 | Buy | $56.71 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $54.52 | Buy | $55.40 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $54.12 | Buy | $54.28 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $53.55 | Buy | $52.03 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $45.62 | Buy | $46.61 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.08 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 76.14 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 114.70 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -14.17 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.58 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 12.51 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.88 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 85.83 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.19 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 4.69 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 74.63 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 4.74 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 56.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 59.03 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 16.66 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.97 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish.
RSI14 is 60; SMA50 is $54.03 and SMA200 is $45.07. Support is $49.47 and resistance is $56.72. The 30-day trading range spans from $50.27 to $64.00.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.15 | $58.27 | $79.96 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $68.25 | $83.33 | $106.36 | +43% | Bullish | |
| $78.39 | $97.51 | $127.83 | +67% | Bullish | |
| $91.31 | $115.32 | $154.41 | +98% | Bullish | |
| $102.34 | $131.01 | $178.57 | +125% | Bullish | |
| $112.62 | $145.93 | $202.06 | +150% | Bullish | |
| $135.22 | $177.19 | $248.82 | +204% | Bullish | |
| $166.20 | $220.08 | $313.07 | +278% | Bullish | |
| $194.86 | $260.60 | $375.14 | +347% | Bullish | |
| $208.99 | $282.15 | $410.68 | +384% | Bullish | |
| $350.91 | $494.12 | $753.69 | +748% | Bullish | |
| $688.77 | $1,040.17 | $1,700.73 | +16.9x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $36.15 | $58.27 | $70.62 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $51.80 | $60.62 | $72.47 | +4.03% |
| September 2026 | $52.66 | $61.92 | $74.61 | +2.15% |
| October 2026 | $54.84 | $64.75 | $78.54 | +4.57% |
| November 2026 | $55.57 | $65.84 | $80.30 | +1.68% |
| December 2026 | $54.87 | $65.23 | $79.96 | -0.94% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month APEI forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
American Public Education, Inc.'s 2026 outlook centres on $58.27, within a $36.15 to $79.96 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, APEI could reach as high as $106.36, with a base case around $83.33 and support toward $68.25 — roughly +43% from $58.27. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect APEI to range from $78.39 to $127.83 through 2028. The $97.51 average target implies a +67% move from current prices. That is up +17% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The APEI price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $115.32 (low $91.31, high $154.41) — a potential gain of +98% on today's $58.27. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, APEI is projected to trade between $102.34 and $178.57, averaging $131.01 — a potential gain of +125% from today's $58.27. That is up +14% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
American Public Education, Inc.'s 2031 outlook centres on $145.93, within a $112.62 to $202.06 range. That is up +11% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +150% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, APEI could reach as high as $248.82, with a base case around $177.19 and support toward $135.22 — roughly +204% from $58.27. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect APEI to range from $166.20 to $313.07 through 2033. The $220.08 average target implies a +278% move from current prices. That is up +24% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The APEI price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $260.60 (low $194.86, high $375.14) — a potential gain of +347% on today's $58.27. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, APEI is projected to trade between $208.99 and $410.68, averaging $282.15 — a potential gain of +384% from today's $58.27. That is up +8% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
American Public Education, Inc.'s 2040 outlook centres on $494.12, within a $350.91 to $753.69 range. That is up +75% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +748% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, APEI could reach as high as $1,700.73, with a base case around $1,040.17 and support toward $688.77 — roughly +16.9x from $58.27. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in APEI today (≈ 17.16149 APEI) could be worth
$17,850.88
+$16,850.88 (+1685%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected APEI price of $1,040.17 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in APEIwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in APEI on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 32.268474 APEI) would be worth
$1,880.28
+$880.28 (+88.0%) today · 1.88× · US Dollar
Based on a APEI entry price of $30.99 vs. today's $58.27.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $56.72 | $1,027.33 | +2.7% |
| 1 month ago | $53.89 | $1,081.28 | +8.1% |
| 3 months ago | $58.39 | $997.94 | -0.2% |
| 6 months ago | $40.61 | $1,434.87 | +43.5% |
| 1 year ago | $30.99 | $1,880.28 | +88.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $28.52 | $2,043.13 | +104.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $120.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $120.00: $2.2B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory, with the 2030 average price at $131.73 and an ROI of 132.3% (sentiment BULLISH).
Forecasts for 2040 and 2050 continue the upside: the 2040 average is $505.94 with an ROI of 792% (sentiment BULLISH), and the 2050 average is $1,069.81 with an ROI of 1786.1% (sentiment BULLISH).
These figures are estimates, not guarantees, and actual results may differ. They should be considered as directional guidance rather than financial advice.
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Avg $131.73; min $102.87; max $179.64; ROI 132.3%; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts indicate a bullish trajectory with an average price of $131.73 in 2030 and an ROI of 132.3%, but these are estimates and not guarantees or financial advice.
The 2027 max is $105.76, and the 2030 average is $131.73, indicating potential to exceed $100 in the forecast window.
Current price is $56.72 and market cap is $1.04B.
Long-term outlook shows 2030 avg $131.73 (ROI 132.3%), 2040 avg $505.94 (ROI 792%), and 2050 avg $1,069.81 (ROI 1786.1%), with bullish sentiment for these years.
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