American Public Education files 8-K on Q3 and YTD 2025 results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported that it issued a press release covering financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The company also scheduled a webcast for 5:00 p.m. ET on November 10, 2025 to discuss these results.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2025

American Public Education, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-33810		01-0724376
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

111 W. Congress Street Charles Town, West Virginia		25414
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 304-724-3700

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	APEI	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company      ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨ 

Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 10, 2025, American Public Education, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this report by reference. The Company has scheduled a webcast for 5:00 p.m. ET on November 10, 2025, to discuss its financial results.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

	99.1	American Public Education, Inc. press release dated November 10, 2025, reporting financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
	104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		American Public Education, Inc.
Date:	November 10, 2025	By:	/s/ Edward Codispoti
			Edward Codispoti
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did APEI (NASDAQ: APEI) announce in this 8-K?

The company issued a press release reporting financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and scheduled a webcast.

When is APEI’s webcast to discuss results?

The webcast is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET on November 10, 2025.

Which periods do the reported results cover for APEI?

They cover the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

What exhibit contains APEI’s press release details?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release dated November 10, 2025.

What type of filing did APEI submit?

An 8-K under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).

What is APEI’s trading symbol and exchange?

APEI on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.