American Public Education (APEI) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
American Public Education (APEI) recorded quarterly Net Cash Flow of $44.5 million in Q1 2026, up 367.34% quarter-over-quarter from -$16.6 million in Q4 2025, and up 55.8% on a YoY basis from $28.6 million in Q1 2025.
American Public Education (APEI) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Public Education's Net Cash Flow history runs 18 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $44.5 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Net Cash Flow rose 55.8% year-over-year to $44.5 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $33.5 million (down 2.36% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $17.6 million, up 20.27% from the prior year.
- Net Cash Flow was $44.5 million for Q1 2026 at American Public Education, up from -$16.6 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Net Cash Flow ranged from a high of $44.5 million in Q1 2026 to a low of -$56.0 million in Q4 2022.
- Historically, Net Cash Flow has averaged $4.2 million across 5 years, with a median of $6.1 million in 2024.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2023: Net Cash Flow sank 788.48% in 2022, then soared 1505.61% in 2023.
- A 5-year view of Net Cash Flow shows it stood at -$56.0 million in 2022, then soared by 80.71% to -$10.8 million in 2023, then jumped by 69.4% to -$3.3 million in 2024, then plunged by 403.17% to -$16.6 million in 2025, then soared by 367.34% to $44.5 million in 2026.
- The last three Net Cash Flow figures came in at $44.5 million (Q1 2026), -$16.6 million (Q4 2025), and $16.6 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51Talk Online Education | 7.03 Bn | 6.99 Bn | 22.18 Mn | - |
| 2 | Laureate Education | 5.22 Bn | 5.06 Bn | -16.39 Mn | 12.33 Mn |
| 3 | Graham Holdings | 5.09 Bn | 4.08 Bn | 841.00 Mn | -73.86 Mn |
| 4 | Covista | 4.40 Bn | 4.40 Bn | 276.31 Mn | 90.20 Mn |
| 5 | Stride | 4.17 Bn | 3.36 Bn | 231.57 Mn | 116.95 Mn |
| 6 | Grand Canyon Education | 3.94 Bn | 3.69 Bn | 244.77 Mn | -15.62 Mn |
| 7 | McGraw Hill | 2.19 Bn | 1.94 Bn | 388.89 Mn | -261.47 Mn |
| 8 | Universal Technical Institute | 2.14 Bn | 1.97 Bn | 103.97 Mn | -3.86 Mn |
| 9 | Perdoceo Education | 2.13 Bn | 1.45 Bn | 174.68 Mn | 32.84 Mn |
| 10 | American Public Education | 951.21 Mn | 730.21 Mn | 100.11 Mn | 44.50 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 44.50 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 44.50 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -16.65 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -16.65 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 16.57 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 16.57 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -10.92 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -10.92 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 28.56 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 28.56 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -3.31 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -3.31 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 6.06 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 6.06 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 2.99 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 2.99 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 8.86 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 8.86 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -10.81 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -10.81 Mn |