American Public Education Inc (APEI) returns
American Public Education returns over 10 years
$1,000 invested in American Public Education ten years ago was worth $2,081 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 7.6% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -3.8% | — | $961.83 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | -18.3% | — | $817.45 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | +7.3% | — | $1,073 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | +18.1% | — | $1,181 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | +866.0% | +113.0% | $9,660 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | +62.3% | +10.2% | $1,623 | +76.0% |
| 10 years | +108.1% | +7.6% | $2,081 | +316.6% |
American Public Education return by calendar year
| Year | APEI | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | +7.3% | +11.7% | -4.4% |
| 2025 | +75.2% | +17.7% | +57.5% |
| 2024 | +123.5% | +24.9% | +98.6% |
| 2023 | -21.5% | +26.2% | -47.7% |
| 2022 | -44.8% | -18.2% | -26.6% |
| 2021 | -27.0% | +28.7% | -55.7% |
| 2020 | +11.3% | +18.4% | -7.1% |
| 2019 | -3.8% | +31.2% | -35.0% |
| 2018 | +13.6% | -4.6% | +18.2% |
| 2017 | +2.0% | +21.7% | -19.7% |
| 2016 | +31.9% | +12.0% | +19.9% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: APEI financials · APEI valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.