President and CEO of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Wallace E. Jr. Boston sells 56,250 shares of APEI on 12/12/2012 at an average price of $36.46 a share.

American Public Education, Inc. has a market cap of $620.4 million; its shares were traded at around $35.65 with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and P/S ratio of 2.1. American Public Education, Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 49.8% over the past 5 years.

This is the annual revenues and earnings per share of APEI over the last 10 years. For detailed 10-year financial data and charts, go to 10-Year Financials of APEI.

CEO Recent Trades:

• President and CEO Wallace E. Jr. Boston sold 56,250 shares of APEI stock on 12/12/2012 at the average price of 36.46. Wallace E. Jr. Boston owns at least 280,306 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 2.22% since.
• President and CEO Wallace E. Jr. Boston sold 40,000 shares of APEI stock on 12/07/2012 at the average price of 35.53. Wallace E. Jr. Boston owns at least 262,688 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 0.34% since.

CFO Recent Trades:

• EVP, CFO Harry T Wilkins sold 7,000 shares of APEI stock on 10/15/2012 at the average price of 37.07. Harry T Wilkins owns at least 46,187 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 3.83% since.
• EVP, CFO Harry T Wilkins sold 7,000 shares of APEI stock on 09/17/2012 at the average price of 38.49. Harry T Wilkins owns at least 53,187 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 7.38% since.
• EVP, CFO Harry T Wilkins sold 18,336 shares of APEI stock on 09/06/2012 at the average price of 35. Harry T Wilkins owns at least 61,187 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 1.86% since.

This is the insider trade history vs. stock price of APEI. For the complete insider trading history of APEI, click here.

Directors and Officers Recent Trades:

• Director Eric C. Andersen sold 2,200 shares of APEI stock on 12/06/2012 at the average price of 35.48. Eric C. Andersen owns at least 2,891 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 0.48% since.
• Director J. Christopher Everett sold 10,000 shares of APEI stock on 11/30/2012 at the average price of 35.31. J. Christopher Everett owns at least 27,793 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 0.96% since.
• Director Jean C. Halle sold 1,500 shares of APEI stock on 11/28/2012 at the average price of 33.79. Jean C. Halle owns at least 45,025 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 5.5% since.

For the complete insider trading history of APEI, click here.

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