American Public Education Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Q2 2025 Revenue, Net Income, and Adjusted EBITDA Exceeded Guidance Simplification Continues with Sale of Graduate School USA, Redemption of All Preferred Equity, and Sale of Two Administrative Office Buildings , /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), a portfolio of education companies providing online and campus-based postsecondary education to over 105,000 students through three subsidiary institutions, has reported unaudited financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Key Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Consolidated revenue for Q2 2025 increased 6.5% year-over-year to $162.8 million. Net loss available to common stockholders in Q2 2025 was ($0.3) million, which reflects a $3.5 million loss on the redemption of the preferred equity, compared to a net loss available to common stockholders of ($1.2) million in Q2 2024. Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA increased 38.2% to $15.1 million compared to $10.9 million in Q2 2024. Reconfirming full year 2025 revenue estimate of between $650 million and $660 million. Resetting guidance for full year 2025 net income available to common stockholders to a range between $18 and $24 million to reflect losses associated with the sale of Graduate School USA and a loss on the preferred equity redemption. Increasing guidance for full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to a range between $81 million and $88 million. Simplification continues with the redemption of all of the Series A Senior Preferred Stock, and the sale of two administrative office buildings in Charles Town, WV. Key Regulatory Updates In May 2025, the Department of Education released Rasmussen University ("RU") from the temporary growth restrictions that restricted Rasmussen University from adding new programs and locations and were imposed in connection with APEI's acquisition of Rasmussen University in 2021. In addition, also in May 2025, ED released RU's $24.5 million letter of credit stemming from its 2020 composite score, and the related cash was thereby no longer restricted. Key Subsequent Event APEI completed the sale of Graduate School USA on July 25, 2025. Management Commentary "At APEI, we continue to simplify our business, execute on our growth strategy and deliver on our stated financial results," said Angela Selden, President and Chief Executive Officer of APEI. "We exceeded the expectations we set for the second quarter with continued enrollment growth in our education units." "Our balance sheet was further improved through the redemption of our preferred equity, which will save approximately $6 million of go-forward annual cash expenses, and completed the sale of two corporate administrative buildings. In the second quarter, the Department of Education released the letter of credit of $24.5 million of cash that was previously held as restricted cash on our balance sheet. Finally, we are pleased to announce that we have completed the sale of GSUSA, which closed on July 25, 2025." Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Total consolidated revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $162.8 million, an increase of $9.9 million, or 6.5%, compared to $152.9 million in the prior year period. The increase in revenue was primarily due to a $6.5 million increase in revenue in our RU Segment, a $4.7 million increase in our American Public University System ("APUS") Segment, and a $1.7 million increase in our Hondros College of Nursing ("HCN") Segment. Total costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025, were $155.7 million, an increase of $5.1 million, or 3.4%, compared to $150.7 million in the prior year. The increase in costs and expenses was due primarily to increases in employee compensation costs, professional fees, and classroom and course materials costs, partially offset by decreases in information technology costs, depreciation and amortization expenses, and occupancy costs. Instructional costs and services expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025, were $78.4 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 2.9%, compared to $76.2 million in the prior year period. Selling and promotional expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025, were $35.0 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 3.6%, compared to $33.8 million in the prior year General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025, were $38.1 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 10.8%, compared to $34.4 million in the prior year and include $1.7 million in professional fees related to the planned combination of APUS, RU, and HCN into one consolidated institution that will be a system encompassing all APUS, RU, and HCN programs, campuses, and operations and the sale of Graduate School USA. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 23.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, from 22.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Net loss available to common stockholders was ($0.3) million, or ($0.02) per diluted common share for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of ($1.2) million, or ($0.06) per diluted common share in the prior year period. Included in the second quarter 2025 net loss is a $3.5 million loss on redemption of preferred stock. Adjusted EBITDA was $15.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $10.9 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA excludes adjustment for stock compensation, loss on disposals of long-lived assets, transition services, severance expense, other professional fees, and loss on leases. Balance Sheet and Liquidity Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash was $176.6 million at June 30, 2025, compared to $158.9 million and December 31, 2024, representing an increase of $17.6 million, or 11.1%. Total unrestricted cash and cash equivalents was $174.9 million at June 30, 2025 compared to $131.9 million at December 31, 2024. Registrations and Enrollment Q2 2025 Q2 2024 % Change American Public University System1 For the three months ended June 30, Net Course Registrations 96,400 89,800 7.3 % ‌ Rasmussen University2 For the three months ended June 30, Total Student Enrollment 14,600 13,600 7.4 % ‌ Hondros College of Nursing3 For the three months ended June 30, Total Student Enrollment 3,700 3,300 13.5 % ‌ 1. APUS Net Course Registrations represents the approximate aggregate number of courses for which students remain enrolled after the date by which they may drop a course without financial penalty. Excludes students in doctoral programs. 2. RU Total Student Enrollment represents students in an active status as of the full-term census or billing date. 3. HCN Total Student Enrollment represents the approximate number of students enrolled in a course after the date by which students may drop a course without financial penalty. Second Quarter and Full Year 2025 Outlook The following statements are based on APEI's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason unless required by law. Refer to APEI's earnings conference call and presentation for further details. Third Quarter 2025 Guidance (Approximate) (% Yr/Yr Change) APUS Net course registrations 97,000 to 99,000 5% to 7% HCN Student enrollment 3,700 18 % RU Student enrollment 14,900 10 % - On-ground Healthcare 6,700 12 % - Online 8,200 11 % ‌ ($ in millions except EPS) APEI Consolidated revenue $159.0 – $161.0 4% to 5% APEI Net loss/income available to common stockholders ($2.9) – ($0.8) n.a. APEI Adjusted EBITDA $15.0 – $17.0 16% to 32% APEI Diluted EPS ($0.15) – ($0.04) n.a. ‌ ‌ Full Year 2025 Guidance (Approximate) (% Yr/Yr Change) ($ in millions) APEI Consolidated Revenue $650 – $660 4% to 6% APEI Net income available to common stockholders $18 – $24 84% to 142% APEI Adjusted EBITDA $81 – $88 12% to 22% 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 June 30, 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, and Hondros College of Nursing 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 14,900 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. 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 December 31, 2024, 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 Statement of Income (In thousands, except per share data) ‌ Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 (unaudited) ‌ Revenue $ 162,766 $ 152,895 Costs and expenses: Instructional costs and services 78,423 76,216 Selling and promotional 35,048 33,838 General and administrative 38,147 34,426 Depreciation and amortization 4,088 5,232 Loss on leases - 779 Loss on disposals of long-lived assets 35 184 Total costs and expenses 155,741 150,675 Income from operations before interest and income taxes 7,025 2,220 Interest expense, net (1,108) (785) Income before income taxes 5,917 1,435 Income tax expense 1,421 (16) Equity investment loss - (1,080) Net income $ 4,496 $ 371 Preferred stock dividends 1,319 1,531 Loss on redemption of preferred stock 3,501 - Net loss available to common stockholders $ (324) $ (1,160) ‌ Loss per common share: Basic $ (0.02) $ (0.07) Diluted $ (0.02) $ (0.06) ‌ Weighted average number of common shares: Basic 18,034 17,627 Diluted 18,597 18,134 ‌ ‌ Three Months Ended Segment Information: June 30, 2025 2024 Revenue: APUS Segment $ 81,731 $ 77,048 RU Segment $ 59,521 $ 53,034 HCN Segment $ 18,134 $ 16,409 Corporate and other1 $ 3,380 $ 6,404 Income (loss) from operations before interest and income taxes: APUS Segment $ 21,442 $ 18,291 RU Segment $ (1,976) $ (8,826) HCN Segment $ (402) $ (744) Corporate and other $ (12,039) $ (6,501) American Public Education, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands) ‌ As of June 30, 2025 As of December 31, 2024 ASSETS (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 176,579 $ 158,941 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19,788 in 2025 and $19,280 in 2024 37,575 62,465 Prepaid expenses 18,308 13,748 Income tax receivable 2,496 949 Assets held for sale - 24,469 Total current assets 234,958 260,572 Property and equipment, net 72,613 73,383 Operating lease assets, net 89,477 94,776 Deferred income taxes 45,957 47,311 Intangible assets, net 28,221 28,221 Goodwill 59,593 59,593 Other assets, net 6,550 6,247 Total assets $ 537,369 $ 570,103 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 10,067 $ 7,847 Accrued compensation and benefits 20,317 20,546 Accrued liabilities 14,109 13,735 Deferred revenue and student deposits 24,967 23,474 Lease liabilities, current 13,447 13,553 Total current liabilities 82,907 79,155 Lease liabilities, long-term 88,160 93,645 Long-term debt, net 94,062 93,424 Total liabilities $ 265,129 $ 266,224 ‌ Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 400 shares issued and outstanding in 2024, ($117,439 liquidation preference per share, $46,976 in aggregate, for 2024) (Note 12) - 39,691 Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 18,061,599 issued and outstanding in 2025; 17,712,575 issued and outstanding in 2024 180 177 Additional paid-in capital 306,756 305,823 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (28) (7) Accumulated deficit (34,668) (41,805) Total stockholders' equity 272,240 303,879 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 537,369 $ 570,103 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 and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024: ‌ ‌ Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands, except per share data) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net (loss) income available to common stockholders $ (324) $ (1,160) $ 7,137 $ (2,179) Preferred dividends 1,319 1,531 2,751 3,066 Loss on redemption of preferred stock 3,501 - 3,501 - Net income $ 4,496 $ 371 $ 13,389 $ 887 Income tax expense 1,421 (16) 3,887 1,197 Interest expense, net 1,108 785 1,995 911 Equity investment loss - 1,080 - 4,407 Depreciation and amortization 4,088 5,232 8,080 10,360 EBITDA 11,113 7,452 27,351 17,762 Loss on assets held for sale - - 1,527 - Loss on leases - 779 - 3,715 Other professional fees 1,715 - 2,704 - Stock compensation 2,238 1,823 4,501 3,741 Loss on disposals of long-lived assets 35 184 265 212 Transition services costs - 182 - 2,047 Severance - 505 - 505 Adjusted EBITDA $ 15,101 $ 10,925 $ 36,348 $ 27,982 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 September 30, 2025 and twelve months ending December 31, 2025: Three Months Ending Twelve Months Ending September 30, 2025 December 31, 2025 (in thousands, except per share data) Low High Low High Net income/(loss) available to common stockholders $ (2,859) $ (759) $ 18,528 $ 24,733 Preferred dividends - - 2,751 2,751 Loss on redemption of preferred stock - - 3,501 3,501 Net Income/(Loss) (2,859) (759) 24,780 30,985 Income tax expense/(benefit) (1,225) (325) 9,165 11,460 Interest expense 1,476 1,476 4,857 4,857 Loss on minority investment - - - - Depreciation and amortization 4,555 4,555 17,360 17,360 EBITDA 1,947 4,947 56,163 64,663 Stock compensation 2,229 2,229 8,890 8,890 Professional Services 980 980 4,280 4,280 Transition services cost 1,345 1,345 1,375 1,375 Loss on Sale of GSUSA 8,500 7,000 8,500 7,000 Other loses - - 1,792 1,792 Adjusted EBITDA $ 15,000 $ 16,500 $ 81,000 $ 88,000 SOURCE American Public Education, Inc. 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