American Public Education Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Net Income & Adjusted EBITDA Exceeded Guidance, Driven by Increased Enrollment and Operating Leverage in Rasmussen Segment , /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), a portfolio of education companies providing online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning to over 125,000 students through four subsidiary institutions, has reported unaudited financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Key First Quarter 2025 Highlights Consolidated revenue for Q1 2025 increased 6.6% year-over-year to $164.6 million. Net income available to common stockholders in Q1 2025 was $7.5 million, compared to a net loss available to common stockholders of ($1.0) million in Q1 2024. Net income per diluted common share in Q1 2025 was $0.41, compared to net loss per diluted common share of ($0.06) in Q1 2024. Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $21.2 million compared to $17.1 million in Q1 2024. Increasing guidance for full year 2025 net income available to common stockholders to a range between $23 - $30 million and Adjusted EBITDA to a range between $77 million and $87 million. Full year 2025 revenue estimates of between $650 million and $660 million remain unchanged. Management Commentary "This first quarter of 2025 proved to be an excellent start to the year," said Angela Selden, President and Chief Executive Officer of APEI. "We exceeded the expectations we set forth for the first quarter largely due to strong enrollment trends at Rasmussen which are beginning to show the operating leverage benefits of greater enrollment and disciplined operations." "The areas for improvements that we have focused on over the past two years are driving better and more consistent financial results. We have been able to deliver better results due to improved operations and student outcomes at our educational units, and we continue to educate service-minded professionals in high demand industries," concluded Selden. First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Total consolidated revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $164.6 million, an increase of $10.1 million, or 6.6%, compared to $154.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase in revenue was primarily due to a $6.1 million increase in revenue in our Rasmussen University ("RU") Segment, a $3.3 million increase in our American Public University System ("APUS") Segment, and a $1.2 million increase in our Hondros College of Nursing ("HCN") Segment. Total costs and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $152.3 million, an increase of $3.1 million, or 2.0%, compared to $149.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase in costs and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily driven by increases in employee compensation costs and advertising costs, partially offset by a decrease in information technology costs, and depreciation and amortization expenses. Instructional costs and services expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $74.9 million, an increase of $2.5 million, or 3.5%, compared to $72.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Selling and promotional expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $35.2 million, an increase of $2.7 million, or 8.5%, compared to $32.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $36.4 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 0.4%, compared to $36.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 22.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from 23.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Net income available to common stockholders was $7.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted common share for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of ($1.0) million, or ($0.06) per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $21.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $17.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Adjusted EBITDA excludes adjustment for stock compensation, loss on disposals of long-lived assets, loss on assets held for sale, other professional fees and loss on leases. Balance Sheet and Liquidity Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were $187.5 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $158.9 million and December 31, 2024, representing an increase of $28.6 million, or 18.0%. Registrations and Enrollment Q1 2025 Q1 2024 % Change American Public University System1 For the three months ended March 31, Net Course Registrations 102,500 99,000 3.5 % Rasmussen University2 For the three months ended March 31, Total Student Enrollment 14,500 13,500 7.4 % Hondros College of Nursing3 For the three months ended March 31, Total Student Enrollment 3,600 3,300 9.6 % APUS Net Course Registrations represents the approximate aggregate number of courses for which students remain enrolled after the date by which they may drop a course without financial penalty. Excludes students in doctoral programs. RU Total Student Enrollment represents students in an active status as of the full-term census or billing date. HCN Total Student Enrollment represents the approximate number of students enrolled in a course after the date by which students may drop a course without financial penalty. Second Quarter and Full Year 2025 Outlook The following statements are based on APEI's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason unless required by law. Refer to APEI's earnings conference call and presentation for further details. Second Quarter 2025 Guidance (Approximate) (% Yr/Yr Change) APUS Net course registrations 93,500 to 96,100 4% to 7% HCN Student enrollment 3,700 14 % RU Student enrollment 14,600 8 % - On-ground Healthcare 6,400 3 % - Online 8,300 12 % ($ in millions except EPS) APEI Consolidated revenue $160.0 – $162.0 4% to 5% APEI Net loss/income available to common stockholders ($2.5) – ($0.7) n.a. APEI Adjusted EBITDA $11.5 – $14.0 6% to 28% APEI Diluted EPS ($0.13) – ($0.04) n.a. Full Year 2025 Guidance (Approximate) (% Yr/Yr Change) ($ in millions) APEI Consolidated Revenue $650 – $660 4% to 6% APEI Net income available to common stockholders $23 – $30 129% to 198% APEI Adjusted EBITDA $77 – $87 7% to 20% APEI Capital Expenditure (CapEx) $18 – $22 (14%) to 4% Non-GAAP Financial Measures This press release contains the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) and adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA less non-cash expenses such as stock compensation and non-recurring expenses). APEI believes that the use of these measures is useful because they allow investors to better evaluate APEI's operating profit and cash generation capabilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, adjusted EBITDA excludes stock compensation, loss on disposals of long-lived assets, loss on assets held for sale, other professional fees and loss on leases. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The principal limitation of our non-GAAP measures is that they exclude expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded. In addition, non-GAAP measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses are excluded. APEI is presenting EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA in connection with its GAAP results and urges investors to review the reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to the comparable GAAP financial measures that is included in the tables following this press release (under the captions "GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA," and "GAAP Outlook Net Income to Outlook Adjusted EBITDA") and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business. About American Public Education American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System, Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing, and Graduate School USA, provides education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities. APUS, which operates through American Military University and American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty military and veteran students* and serves approximately 88,000 adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher education. Rasmussen University is a 125-year-old nursing and health sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 14,600 students across its 20 campuses in six states and online. It also has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Childhood Education and Justice Studies. Hondros College of Nursing focuses on educating pre-licensure nursing students at eight campuses (six in Ohio, one in Indiana, and one in Michigan). It is the largest educator of PN (LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** and serves approximately 3,700 total students. Graduate School USA is a leading training provider to the federal workforce with an extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government professionals. Both APUS and Rasmussen University are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Hondros is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Graduate School USA is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For additional information, visit www.apei.com. *Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, and Veterans Administration student enrollment data as of 2024. **Based on information compiled by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and Ohio Board of Nursing. Forward Looking Statements Statements made in this press release regarding APEI or its subsidiaries that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about APEI and the industry. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "should," "will," "would," and similar words or their opposites. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's future path, expected growth, registration, enrollments, revenues, net income, Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA, capital expenditures, the growth and profitability of Rasmussen University and plans with respect to recent, current and future initiatives. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks related to: APEI's failure to comply with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, including the "90/10 Rule", and to maintain institutional accreditation and the impacts of any actions APEI may take to prevent or correct such failure; changes in the postsecondary education regulatory environment as a result of U.S. federal elections, including any changes by or as a result of actions of the current administration to the operations of the Department of Education or changes to or the elimination or implementation of laws, regulations, standards, policies, and practices; potential or actual government shutdowns; the impact, timing, and projected benefits of the planned combination of APUS, RU, and HCN into one consolidated institution; APEI's dependence on the effectiveness of its ability to attract students who persist in its institutions' programs; changing market demands; declines in enrollments at APEI's subsidiaries; APEI's inability to effectively market its institutions' programs; APEI's inability to maintain strong relationships with the military and maintain course registrations and enrollments from military students; the loss or disruption of APEI's ability to receive funds under Title IV or tuition assistance programs or the reduction, elimination, or suspension of federal funds; adverse effects of changes APEI makes to improve the student experience and enhance the ability to identify and enroll students who are likely to succeed; APEI's need to successfully adjust to future market demands by updating existing programs and developing new programs; APEI's loss of eligibility to participate in Title IV programs or ability to process Title IV financial aid; economic and market conditions and changes in interest rates; difficulties involving acquisitions; APEI's indebtedness and preferred stock, including the refinancing or redemption thereof; APEI's dependence on and the need to continue to invest in its technology infrastructure, including with respect to third-party vendors; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of APEI's cost savings and revenue generating efforts; APEI's ability to manage and limit its exposure to bad debt; and the various risks described in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in APEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025, and in other filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, unless required by law, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future. Company ContactFrank TutaloDirector, Public RelationsAmerican Public Education, Inc.[email protected] 571-358-3042 Investor RelationsBrian M. Prenoveau, CFAMZ North AmericaDirect: 561-489-5315[email protected] American Public Education, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands) As of March 31, 2025 As of December 31, 2024 ASSETS (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 187,502 $ 158,941 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19,547 in 2025 and $19,280 in 2024 41,872 62,465 Prepaid expenses 20,667 13,748 Income tax receivable - 949 Assets held for sale 22,467 24,469 Total current assets 272,508 260,572 Property and equipment, net 73,038 73,383 Operating lease assets, net 92,649 94,776 Deferred income taxes 46,066 47,311 Intangible assets, net 28,221 28,221 Goodwill 59,593 59,593 Other assets, net 6,586 6,247 Total assets $ 578,661 $ 570,103 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 7,849 $ 7,847 Accrued compensation and benefits 18,039 20,546 Accrued liabilities 18,790 13,735 Deferred revenue and student deposits 25,087 23,474 Income tax payable 177 - Lease liabilities, current 13,489 13,553 Total current liabilities 83,431 79,155 Lease liabilities, long-term 91,471 93,645 Long-term debt, net 93,747 93,424 Total liabilities $ 268,649 $ 266,224 Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 400 shares issued and outstanding in 2025 and 2024, respectively ($112,471 and $117,439 liquidation preference per share, $44,988 and $46,976 in aggregate, for 2025 and 2024, respectively) 39,691 39,691 Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 18,036,421 issued and outstanding in 2025; 17,712,575 issued and outstanding in 2024 180 177 Additional paid-in capital 304,533 305,823 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (48) (7) Accumulated deficit (34,344) (41,805) Total stockholders' equity 310,012 303,879 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 578,661 $ 570,103 American Public Education, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Income (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 (unaudited) Revenue $ 164,551 $ 154,432 Costs and expenses: Instructional costs and services 74,944 72,425 Selling and promotional 35,205 32,456 General and administrative 36,407 36,277 Depreciation and amortization 3,992 5,128 Loss on assets held for sale 1,527 - Loss on leases - 2,936 Loss on disposals of long-lived assets 230 28 Total costs and expenses 152,305 149,250 Income from operations before interest and income taxes 12,246 5,182 Interest expense, net (887) (126) Income before income taxes 11,359 5,056 Income tax expense 2,466 1,213 Equity investment loss - (3,327) Net income $ 8,893 $ 516 Preferred stock dividends 1,432 1,535 Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 7,461 $ (1,019) Income (loss) per common share: Basic $ 0.42 $ (0.06) Diluted $ 0.41 $ (0.06) Weighted average number of common shares: Basic 17,840 17,510 Diluted 18,417 17,811 Three Months Ended Segment Information: March 31, 2025 2024 Revenue: APUS Segment $ 83,946 $ 80,656 RU Segment $ 59,251 $ 53,135 HCN Segment $ 17,676 $ 16,447 Corporate and other1 $ 3,678 $ 4,194 Income (loss) from operations before interest and income taxes: APUS Segment $ 24,126 $ 23,087 RU Segment $ (72) $ (8,966) HCN Segment $ (746) $ (304) Corporate and other $ (11,062) $ (8,635) 1. Corporate and Other includes tuition and contract training revenue earned by GSUSA and the elimination of intersegment revenue for courses taken by employees of one segment at other segments. GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA: The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported GAAP net income to the calculation of adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2025 2024 Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 7,461 $ (1,019) Preferred dividends 1,432 1,535 Net income $ 8,893 $ 516 Income tax expense 2,466 1,213 Interest expense, net 887 126 Equity investment loss - 3,327 Depreciation and amortization 3,992 5,128 EBITDA 16,238 10,310 Loss on assets held for sale 1,527 - Loss on leases - 2,936 Other professional fees 989 - Stock compensation 2,263 1,918 Loss on disposals of long-lived assets 230 28 Transition services costs - 1,865 Adjusted EBITDA $ 21,247 $ 17,057 GAAP Outlook Net Income to Outlook Adjusted EBITDA: The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's outlook GAAP net income to the calculation of outlook adjusted EBITDA for the three months ending June 30, 2025 and twelve months ending December 31, 2025: Three Months Ending Twelve Months Ending June 30, 2025 December 31, 2025 (in thousands, except per share data) Low High Low High Net income/(loss) available to common stockholders $ (2,461) $ (711) $ 22,937 $ 29,937 Preferred dividends 1,488 1,488 2,920 2,920 Net Income/(Loss) (973) 777 25,857 32,857 Income tax expense/(benefit) (417) 333 11,082 14,082 Interest expense 4,127 4,127 7,852 7,852 Depreciation and amortization 4,459 4,459 17,986 17,986 EBITDA 7,196 9,696 62,777 72,777 Stock compensation 2,254 2,254 7,349 7,349 Professional Services 1,688 1,688 3,953 3,953 Transition services cost 363 363 1,164 1,164 Other - 1,757 1,757 Adjusted EBITDA $ 11,500 $ 14,000 $ 77,000 $ 87,000 EPS $ (0.13) $ (0.04) $ 1.23 $ 1.61 SOURCE American Public Education, Inc. 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