Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC Invests $840,000 in American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI)

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC bought a new position in American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI – Get Rating) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 91,876 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $840,000. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC owned 0.49% of American Public Education at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of APEI. Swiss National Bank grew its position in shares of American Public Education by 7.5% in the 1st quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 44,300 shares of the company’s stock worth $941,000 after buying an additional 3,100 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in shares of American Public Education by 10.1% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 10,783 shares of the company’s stock worth $230,000 after buying an additional 988 shares during the period. MetLife Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of American Public Education by 46.6% in the 1st quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 9,417 shares of the company’s stock worth $200,000 after buying an additional 2,995 shares during the period. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS grew its position in shares of American Public Education by 14.1% in the 1st quarter. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS now owns 16,129 shares of the company’s stock worth $343,000 after buying an additional 1,989 shares during the period. Finally, Yousif Capital Management LLC grew its position in American Public Education by 4.8% during the 1st quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 17,305 shares of the company’s stock valued at $368,000 after purchasing an additional 795 shares during the last quarter. 92.34% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

American Public Education Stock Performance

Shares of APEI stock opened at $10.74 on Friday. American Public Education, Inc. has a one year low of $7.82 and a one year high of $24.02. The company’s 50-day moving average is $12.25 and its 200 day moving average is $11.74. The company has a market capitalization of $202.88 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 2.39 and a current ratio of 2.39.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, StockNews.com downgraded shares of American Public Education from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday.

About American Public Education

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American Public Education, Inc provides online and on-campus postsecondary education services. It operates through the following business segments: American Public Education and Hondros College of Nursing. The American Public Education segment reflects the operational activities of the company’s subsidiary American Public University System, Inc, other corporate activities and minority investments.