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American Public Education , Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI), a $525 million market cap education company whose stock has surged over 60% in the past year, recently saw a substantial stock sale by 325 Capital LLC, a director and ten percent owner of the company. According to a Form 4 filing, 325 Capital sold a total of 134,054 shares across three transactions on May 27 and May 29, 2025. The sales were executed at prices ranging from $29.3637 to $29.829 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $3.98 million.
The transactions involved the disposal of 85,405 shares at $29.829 per share, 2,231 shares at $29.3753 per share, and 46,418 shares at $29.3637 per share. Post-transaction, 325 Capital and its affiliates continue to hold a significant number of shares in the company, with 1,788,556 shares remaining under direct ownership.
These transactions were part of a broader strategy by 325 Capital, which serves as the investment manager for various separately managed accounts and funds. The filings highlight the interconnected roles of Michael Braner, Daniel Friedberg, and Anil Shrivastava, who are managing members of 325 Capital. Braner also serves on the board of directors for American Public Education, representing 325 Capital and its affiliates. According to InvestingPro, which offers comprehensive analysis through its Pro Research Report, APEI’s net income is expected to grow this year, with 12 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers.
In other recent news, American Public Education (APEI) reported its first-quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a mixed performance. The company missed its earnings per share (EPS) forecast, reporting $0.41 against an expected $0.44, but exceeded revenue expectations with $164.6 million compared to the anticipated $161.97 million. APEI’s revenue growth was robust, showing a 6.6% increase year-over-year, and the company turned a profit of $7.5 million compared to a loss of $1 million in the first quarter of 2024. Texas Capital Securities initiated coverage on APEI with a Buy rating and a price target of $35.00, emphasizing the company’s strategic expansion in the nursing education field through the acquisition of Rasmussen University. The firm anticipates positive operating margins starting from the fourth quarter and projects a more than 20% year-over-year growth in EBITDA for fiscal year 2025. APEI’s focus on consolidating educational institutions and expanding nursing programs contributed to its positive revenue performance. The company is optimistic about continued enrollment growth and potential revenue synergies from its institutional consolidation, projecting full-year 2025 revenue between $650 million and $660 million.
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