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American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises 2026 Full-Year Guidance

American Public Education, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: APEI), a company that transforms lives, advances careers and improves communities by providing online and campus-based postsecondary education to approximately 109,000 students, has reported financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises 2026 Full-Year Guidance

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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: APEI), a company that transforms lives, advances careers and improves communities by providing online and campus-based postsecondary education to approximately 109,000 students, has reported financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. "In the first quarter, we delivered strong results across our key financial metrics. We also took a significant step forward in the institutional combination when we received Higher Learning Commission approval on April 28 to consolidate our APUS, Rasmussen and Hondros College of Nursing programs, locations and operations into a single accredited institution. We remain on pace to complete our planned institutional combination at the start of the third quarter," said Angela Selden, President and Chief Executive Officer of APEI. Selden concluded, "Q1 2026 is the first quarter of a four-year strategic plan, and the strength of our results gives us the confidence to raise our full-year 2026 guidance on both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. We believe the foundation is built, the strategy is working, and we are just getting started." Key First Quarter 2026 Highlights (as Compared to First Quarter 2025) Balance Sheet and Liquidity Debt Refinancing and Repurchase Program Registrations and Enrollment Second Quarter and Full Year 2026 Outlook The following statements are based on APEI's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason unless required by law. Refer to APEI's earnings conference call and presentation for further details.   First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call The Company will hold a conference call on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Date: Monday, May 11, 2026Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Pacific Time)USA International Toll Dial-in: +1 (646) 307-1963USA – Toll-Free Dial-in: (800) 715-9871Conference ID: 60598Webcast: 1Q26 Webcast Link The Company will also provide a link on its website at https://www.apei.com/overview/default.aspx for those who wish to stream the call via webcast. If dialing in, please c...

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