Rating Change
B. Riley Securities reiterated its Buy rating on American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) on October 28, 2026.
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B. Riley Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)
B. Riley Securities reiterated its Buy rating on American Public Education, Inc.
At publication ·
What changed
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) · reiterate
- Firm
- B. Riley Securities
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $44.02
- Market capitalization
- $828.7M
At a glance
Key takeaways
- B. Riley Securities reiterated a Buy rating on American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) on October 28, 2026, with the stock trading at $44.02.
Market Context
American Public Education, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. The stock currently trades at $44.02 with a market capitalization of $828.7M.
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Recent Analyst Activity for American Public Education, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Lake Street | Buy | N/A |
| Jun 01, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | N/A |
| May 13, 2026 | Barrington Research | Outperform | N/A |
| May 13, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | N/A |
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