APEI Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

APEI has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of January 2026, American Public Education (APEI) does not pay a dividend.

Top Dividend Payers in Education Services

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
STRA 2,046 M 2.92% 3.09%
PRDO 2,082 M 1.89% 4.80%
GHC 5,113 M 0.79% 1.64%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PRDO 2,082 M 59.5% 100%
GHC 5,113 M 4.49% 92.3%

APEI Dividend History: as of January 2026

No dividends paid yet.

APEI Dividend FAQ

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) operates three education brands-American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing-offering 182 degree and 136 certificate programs across fields such as nursing, national security, business, and IT. The firm serves both civilian and federal-government workforces, leveraging online and campus formats, and has been publicly traded since its 1991 incorporation in Charles Town, West Virginia.

What is the Dividend Yield of APEI?

As of January 2026, APEI`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 42.27.

Does APEI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026 APEI does not pay a dividend.

How often does APEI pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, APEI has issued dividend payments.

APEI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for APEI for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will APEI pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for American Public Education (APEI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for APEI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for American Public Education (APEI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of APEI?

APEI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of APEI?

APEI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought APEI's shares at 29.26 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of APEI?

APEI Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does APEI have a good Dividend Yield?

APEI`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of APEI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of APEI is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of APEI?

APEI`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

APEI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in APEI's Outstanding Shares?

American Public Education's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.37% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has APEI ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2005 12,177,700
2006 12,334,900 +1.29%
2007 13,120,900 +6.37%
2008 18,888,600 +43.96%
2009 18,979,600 +0.48%
2010 18,382,300 -3.15%
2011 18,233,700 -0.81%
2012 18,019,000 -1.18%
2013 17,805,500 -1.18%
2014 17,350,000 -2.56%
2015 16,248,000 -6.35%
2016 16,290,000 +0.26%
2017 16,466,000 +1.08%
2018 16,656,000 +1.15%
2019 15,563,000 -6.56%
2020 15,084,000 -3.08%
2021 18,854,000 +24.99%
2022 18,976,000 +0.65%
2023 17,896,000 -5.69%
2024 18,366,000 +2.63%
2025 18,755,000 +2.12%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-28 02:40