Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$2.60
FY2025
5-year range
$1.58 / $2.60
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+64.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#111 of 220
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At $2.60, AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC's free cash flow per share ranks #111 of 220 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Free Cash Flow per Share returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $2.60.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.60 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.2%.
Improved from $1.67 to $2.60 over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-100.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share increased 64.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #111 out of 220 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest free cash flow per share 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 Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.60 | +64.9% |
| FY2024 | $1.58 | -5.7% |
| FY2023 | $1.67 | -21.5% |
| FY2022 | $2.13 | +1.5% |
| FY2021 | $2.10 | -20.0% |
| FY2020 | $2.63 | +30.2% |
| FY2019 | $2.02 | -17.1% |
| FY2018 | $2.44 | +18.3% |
| FY2017 | $2.06 | -16.9% |
| FY2016 | $2.48 | +37.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026