Company / Free Cash Flow
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$46.1M
FY2025
5-year range
$27.8M / $46.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+65.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#180 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC's free cash flow of $46M is lower than 81% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $46M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$46M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.9%.
Improved from $32M to $46M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 19% in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 81% of 222This company $46.1M Sector average $770.4M
▼
-94.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 65.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #180 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Lowest free cash flow in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $46.1M | +65.9% |
| FY2024 | $27.8M | -12.1% |
| FY2023 | $31.6M | -20.7% |
| FY2022 | $39.9M | +28.2% |
| FY2021 | $31.1M | -22.0% |
| FY2020 | $39.9M | +20.3% |
| FY2019 | $33.1M | -16.3% |
| FY2018 | $39.6M | +19.5% |
| FY2017 | $33.1M | -16.3% |
| FY2016 | $39.6M | +27.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026