(VIANEWS) - The NASDAQ ended the session with American Public Education jumping 13.4% to $4.57 on Wednesday, following the last session's upward trend. NASDAQ rose 0.07% to $11,868.80, after two consecutive sessions in a row of gains, on what was a somewhat positive trend trading session today.
American Public Education's last close was $4.03, 83.22% under its 52-week high of $24.02.
About American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education. The company operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. It offers 130 degree programs and 111 certificate programs in various fields of study, including business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, and liberal arts, as well as national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, diploma in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, and an associate degree in medical laboratory technology. American Public Education, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Public Education has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-6.04.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is negative -30.05%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for American Public Education is 352011 which is 34.13% above its average volume of 262435.
Moving Average
American Public Education's worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $11.55 and way below its 200-day moving average of $12.43.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 1%, now sitting on 606.33M for the twelve trailing months.
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