New York State Teachers Retirement System Invests $31,000 in American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI)

New York State Teachers Retirement System bought a new stake in shares of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 1,437 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $31,000.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in APEI. R Squared Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of American Public Education in the 4th quarter worth $38,000. SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new stake in American Public Education during the fourth quarter valued at about $121,000. MetLife Investment Management LLC increased its position in American Public Education by 129.1% in the third quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 9,206 shares of the company’s stock worth $136,000 after buying an additional 5,187 shares in the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of American Public Education in the third quarter worth about $165,000. Finally, FMR LLC lifted its position in shares of American Public Education by 350.3% during the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 11,658 shares of the company’s stock valued at $172,000 after buying an additional 9,069 shares in the last quarter. 79.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

APEI has been the subject of several analyst reports. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $24.00 target price on shares of American Public Education in a report on Monday. StockNews.com upgraded shares of American Public Education from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 2nd. B. Riley lifted their target price on shares of American Public Education from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price target on American Public Education from $15.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 14th.

American Public Education Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:APEI opened at $20.82 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 2.65, a quick ratio of 2.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. American Public Education, Inc. has a 12 month low of $10.30 and a 12 month high of $23.84. The company has a market capitalization of $368.72 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.18, a PEG ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.27. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $21.53 and its 200 day moving average is $18.23.

American Public Education 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.