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American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises 2026 Full-Year Guidance

$APEIPress releaseMay 11, 2026, 4:05 PM ETRead the release

American Public Education (APEI) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $174.7 million, a 6.2% year-over-year increase, and raised its full-year 2026 guidance. Net income available to common stockholders increased 137.6% to $17.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA grew 37.5% to $29.2 million. The company received Higher Learning Commission approval to consolidate its APUS, Rasmussen, and Hondros College of Nursing programs into a single accredited institution, expected to be completed by the start of Q3 2026.

Key figures

Eps
0.94
Revenue
174738000
Guidance
FY26 revenue $686.0 - $696.0 million, raised from $648.9 million; adjusted EBITDA $93.0 - $102.0 million, raised from $85.7 million; diluted EPS $2.33 - $2.68, raised from $1.36
Revenue Yoy
6.2%
Net income
17731000
Adjusted ebitda
29221000
Operating income
21643000
Health segment ebitda
3200000
Health segment revenue
85356000
Military segment ebitda
31800000
Military segment revenue
89443000
Cash and cash equivalents
220998000

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