AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI)

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-23

The reporting persons, which include 325 Capital LLC, 325 Capital Master Fund LP, 325 Capital GP, LLC, Michael Braner, Daniel Friedberg, and Anil Shrivastava, have engaged in significant open-market sales of APEI common stock over the past few trading days.
The reporting persons have disposed of over 160,000 shares of APEI common stock in multiple transactions, likely reducing their overall beneficial ownership in the company.
This level of insider selling activity may indicate a loss of confidence or a shift in investment strategy by these major shareholders, which could be a negative signal for APEI's future performance.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-20

Nuno S. Fernandes, the President of APUS, sold 1,100 shares of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) common stock at $54.08 per share on March 19, 2026.
This insider sale transaction represents a small portion (around 1%) of Fernandes' total beneficial ownership of 83,075 APEI shares.
The sale may indicate Fernandes' confidence in the current stock price or a desire to diversify his portfolio, but does not necessarily suggest any major concerns about the company's outlook.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-19

Karmela Gaffney, the SVP and Chief Marketing Officer of APEI, sold 2,700 shares of the company's common stock on March 17, 2026 at a weighted average price of $55.87 per share.
This transaction represents a direct sale of APEI shares by an insider, which could signal a change in the executive's sentiment or portfolio allocation.
The size and timing of the sale are notable, as they provide insights into the insider's view on the company's current valuation and future prospects.

Current Report Filed: 2026-03-12

American Public Education, Inc. reported its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, indicating the company's ongoing performance and financial condition.
The company has scheduled a webcast to discuss the financial results, providing an opportunity for investors to gain further insights into the company's operations and outlook.
The filing does not mention any material agreements, leadership changes, or other significant events, suggesting a relatively routine quarter for the company.

Annual Report Filed: 2026-03-12

APEI's revenue grew by 5% year-over-year in 2025, driven by a 6% increase in enrollment at its Rasmussen University segment.
The company's gross margin improved by 200 basis points in 2025, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost management.
APEI provided guidance for 2026 that forecasts a 3-5% increase in revenue and a stable or slightly improved gross margin, suggesting continued positive momentum.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-11

The reporting person, Angela K. Selden, who is the President and CEO of American Public Education Inc. (APEI), has engaged in insider transactions by disposing of 11,551 and 14,224 shares of common stock to pay tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units.
The transactions resulted in the reporting person's beneficial ownership of APEI common stock decreasing from 555,581 shares to 541,357 shares.
The insider transaction activity suggests the reporting person may be managing their equity position and tax liability, but does not necessarily indicate a broader sentiment about the company's prospects.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-11

The reporting person, Tanya Joy Axenson, is the SVP and Chief HR Officer of American Public Education Inc. (APEI), a key leadership role.
Axenson disposed of 948 and 1,166 shares of APEI common stock on February 9, 2026, likely to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.
Following the transactions, Axenson's direct beneficial ownership of APEI common stock decreased from 58,387 shares to 57,221 shares.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-11

The reporting person, Thomas Beckett, is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of American Public Education Inc. (APEI), indicating he is a key executive at the company.
Beckett has disposed of a total of 3,429 shares of APEI common stock through two separate transactions, likely to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
The transactions were executed at a price of $44.15 per share, representing a significant portion of Beckett's beneficial ownership in APEI, which decreased from 53,808 shares to 51,916 shares.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-11

The reporting person, Nuno S. Fernandes, who is the President of American Public Education Inc. (APEI), has disposed of 3,684 shares of APEI common stock through tax withholding transactions.
The shares were withheld by the issuer to pay for tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) and RSUs.
After the reported transactions, the reporting person's beneficial ownership of APEI common stock has decreased from 84,429 shares to 78,712 shares.

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