$APEI
American Public Education, Inc.
XNAS
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Key Stats
- Price
- $50.93
- Change today
- -5.37%
- Previous close
- $53.82
- 52-week range
- $27.74 – $61.59
- Market cap
- $987M
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 1.9M ▼ -4% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
- Days to cover
- 5.6d
- Avg daily volume
- 292K
- Next earnings
- Aug 10 · in 4d (after close)
- Exchange
- XNAS
- 5m
- 1.6x
- 15m
- 1.1x
- 1h
- 0.7x
- 1D
- 0.4x
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Why is $APEI down today?
APEI is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on APEI today, peaking at 5.3x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC filed an 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.
Likely catalystRegulation FD Disclosure, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →Insiders
Insiders buying7 buys, 5 sells last 3 months (22/39 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kenigsberg James Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K 0.01% of company | sold 4.4% | 46K | $114K at $53.42 | Aug 4, 26 |
Kenigsberg James Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +8K 0.04% of company | added 19% | 48K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Pianko Daniel S. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 3.2% | 36K | $40K at $36.15 | Jul 1, 26 |
Beckett Thomas Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K 0.01% of company | sold 3.7% | 52K | $108K at $54.00 | Jun 22, 26 |
Beckett Thomas Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -8K 0.04% of company | sold 13% | 54K | $411K at $51.39 | Jun 15, 26 |
Pianko Daniel S. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K 0.01% of company | added 6.6% | 34K | n/a | May 22, 26 |
Blevins Granetta B. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K 0.01% of company | added 3.7% | 60K | n/a | May 22, 26 |
Fabrega Anna M. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K 0.01% of company | added 6.8% | 33K | n/a | May 22, 26 |
Statuto Richard J. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K 0.01% of company | added 46% | 7K | n/a | May 22, 26 |
Kenigsberg James Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K | sold 3.1% | 41K | $66K at $51.50 | May 22, 26 |
Braner Michael David Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K 0.01% of company | added 9.2% | 25K | n/a | May 22, 26 |
Fernandes Nuno S. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -5K 0.02% of company | sold 5.4% | 79K | $240K at $53.34 | May 13, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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APEI stock FAQ
Why is $APEI down today?
APEI is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on APEI today, peaking at 5.3x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC filed an 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.
What is the APEI stock price today?
APEI last traded at $50.93, down 5.37% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
When does APEI report earnings?
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is next expected to report earnings on Monday, August 10, 2026 (after close), about 4 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.
Where can I see live APEI alerts?
The APEI Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged APEI 13 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is APEI on?
APEI (American Public Education, Inc.) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $987M.
Is APEI good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge APEI for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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