American Public Education Surges 18% YTD with Zacks Rank #1
American Public Education has risen 18% year-to-date, handily outpacing the Consumer Discretionary sector's average return of -4.7%. Analyst consensus for APEI's full-year earnings estimate rose 1.3% in the past quarter, supporting its Zacks Rank #1 standing.
1. Year-to-Date Performance
American Public Education has delivered an 18% gain so far this year, significantly outperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector average of -4.7% in year-to-date returns.
2. Analyst Estimate Upside
Over the past quarter, the consensus forecast for APEI's full-year earnings per share increased by 1.3%, indicating stronger analyst optimism and improving earnings visibility.
3. Sector and Industry Rankings
APEI holds a top Zacks Rank of #1 for potential outperformance, while its Schools industry peers rank #54 and the broader Consumer Discretionary sector ranks #9, underscoring its relative strength.