American Public Education (APEI) Net Cash Flow (2016 - 2026)
Quarterly Net Cash Flow rose 55.8% to $44.5 million in Q1 2026 from the year-ago period, while the trailing twelve-month figure was $33.5 million through Mar 2026, down 2.36% year-over-year, with the annual reading at $17.6 million for FY2025, 20.27% up from the prior year.
American Public Education's Net Cash Flow history spans 18 years, with the latest figure at $44.5 million for Q1 2026.
- Net Cash Flow came in at $44.5 million for Q1 2026, 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.
- The 5-year median for Net Cash Flow is $6.1 million (2024), against an average of $4.2 million.
- Year-over-year, Net Cash Flow crashed 788.48% in 2022 and then surged 1505.61% in 2023.
- American Public Education's Net Cash Flow stood at -$56.0 million in 2022, then surged by 80.71% to -$10.8 million in 2023, then soared by 69.4% to -$3.3 million in 2024, then tumbled by 403.17% to -$16.6 million in 2025, then surged by 367.34% to $44.5 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant, the three most recent readings for APEI's Net Cash Flow are $44.5 million (Q1 2026), -$16.6 million (Q4 2025), and $16.6 million (Q3 2025).
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51Talk Online Education | 9.59 Bn | 9.55 Bn | 22.18 Mn | - |
| 2 | Graham Holdings | 4.73 Bn | 3.72 Bn | 841.00 Mn | -73.86 Mn |
| 3 | Laureate Education | 4.69 Bn | 4.53 Bn | -16.39 Mn | 12.33 Mn |
| 4 | Grand Canyon Education | 4.19 Bn | 3.94 Bn | 244.77 Mn | -15.62 Mn |
| 5 | Stride | 3.77 Bn | 2.96 Bn | 231.57 Mn | 116.95 Mn |
| 6 | Perdoceo Education | 2.11 Bn | 1.43 Bn | 174.68 Mn | 32.84 Mn |
| 7 | Universal Technical Institute | 2.01 Bn | 1.84 Bn | 103.97 Mn | -3.86 Mn |
| 8 | Strategic Education | 1.71 Bn | 1.55 Bn | - | 11.12 Mn |
| 9 | Lincoln Educational Services | 1.46 Bn | 1.44 Bn | 120.06 Mn | -11.83 Mn |
| 10 | American Public Education | 943.17 Mn | 722.17 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 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 15.75 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 15.75 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 3.24 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 3.24 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 6.70 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 6.70 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | -56.04 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | -56.04 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 981,000.00 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 981,000.00 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 13.58 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 13.58 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 21.32 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 21.32 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 8.14 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 8.14 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | -175.47 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | -175.47 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2021 | -3.86 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2021 | -3.86 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 93.13 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 93.13 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -323,000.00 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -323,000.00 |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 11.97 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 11.97 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 19.20 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 19.20 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2020 | -5.90 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2020 | -5.90 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2019 | -7.36 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2019 | -7.36 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2019 | -10.73 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2019 | -10.73 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 4.91 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 4.91 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 3.80 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 3.80 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 14.54 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 14.54 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 4.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 4.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 7.43 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 7.43 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2018 | 6.96 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2018 | 6.96 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.95 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.95 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 9.13 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 9.13 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 9.32 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 9.32 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.45 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.45 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.66 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.66 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 13.60 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 13.60 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 4.11 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 4.11 Mn |