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APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC
Insider trading from SEC Form 4. Last filing 11 d ago. Close $47.87 on Oct 9, 2026, +56% from the 52-week low and -21% from the high.
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) has 102 SEC Form 4 filings on file from 15 insiders, the latest filed on Oct 2, 2026. In the last 90 days insiders made 0 open-market buys worth $0 and 2 open-market sells worth $457k, net -$457k.
30 open-market trades have been scored at APEI. The newest: James Kenigsberg (Chief Inno & Tech Officer) sold $60k of stock on Aug 12, 2026, filed Aug 13, 2026, scored 10 (weak), under a 10b5-1 plan. The largest of the 30 shown: 325 Capital LLC sold $10M on Mar 16, 2026, scored 53 (moderate). 2 insiders sold within 14 days of each other around Aug 12, 2026.
APEI closed at $47.87 on Oct 9, 2026, 56% above its 52-week low and 21% below its 52-week high.
25 Form 144 notices of planned sales are on file, the latest filed Aug 12, 2026.
Last 90 days
Net insider value
-$457k
more sold than bought
Buys
0
$0 by 0 insiders
Sells
2
$457k by 2 insiders
Insiders on file
15
with a Form 4 at this company
Price and insider trades, last year
APEIOct 9, 2026 · close 47.87
Daily candles, adjusted for splits and dividends. Green arrows are insider buys, red are sells, sized by value. Click a marked bar to open the signal.Charts by TradingView Lightweight Charts™
Signals
Open-market buys and sells at AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC, scored.
| Score | Insider | Value | Holdings | Price context | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10Weak | James Kenigsberg Chief Inno & Tech Officer sell | $60k 1,313 shares | -3% | +58% from low-26% from high | |
| 34Weak | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS sell | $397k 8,800 shares | -10% | +58% from low-26% from high | |
| 5Weak | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel sell | $108k 2,000 shares | -4% | +93% from low-11% from high | |
| 16Weak | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel sell | $414k 8,000 shares | -13% | +89% from low-15% from high | |
| 33Weak | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS sell | $240k 4,500 shares | -5% | +103% from low-13% from high | |
| 53Moderate | 325 Capital LLC other sell | $8.7M 160,512 shares | -16% | +148% from low-5% from high | |
| 42Moderate | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS sell | $59k 1,100 shares | -1% | +148% from low-5% from high | |
| 41Moderate | Karmela Gaffney SVP, Chief Marketing Officer sell | $151k 2,700 shares | -6% | +155% from low-3% from high | |
| 53Moderate | 325 Capital LLC other sell | $10M 184,259 shares | -16% | +152% from low-4% from high | |
| 65Notable | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer sell | $1.1M 20,000 shares | -29% | +152% from low-4% from high | |
| 50Moderate | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS sell | $350k 6,500 shares | -7% | +152% from low-4% from high | |
| 20Weak | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel sell | $115k 2,000 shares | -3% | +152% from low-4% from high | |
| 28Weak | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer sell | $360k 10,363 shares | -15% | +102% from low-11% from high | |
| 25Weak | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS sell | $191k 5,500 shares | -6% | +102% from low-11% from high | |
| 60Notable | 325 Capital LLC director, owner, other sell | $9.7M 345,441 shares | -23% | +104% from low-7% from high | |
| 27Weak | James Kenigsberg Chief Inno & Tech Officer sell | $179k 6,369 shares | -22% | +104% from low-7% from high | |
| 60Notable | 325 Capital LLC director, owner, other sell | $7.7M 262,110 shares | -15% | +117% from low-1% from high | |
| 52Moderate | Richard W Sunderland Jr EVP, Chief Financial Officer sell | $347k 11,902 shares | -7% | +115% from low-2% from high | |
| 55Moderate | 325 Capital LLC director, owner, other sell | $4.0M 134,054 shares | -7% | +119% from low0% from high | |
| 60Notable | 325 Capital LLC director, owner, other sell | $4.0M 134,054 shares | -12% | +119% from low0% from high | |
| 48Moderate | Richard W Sunderland Jr EVP, Chief Financial Officer sell | $162k 5,843 shares | -3% | +105% from low0% from high | |
| 52Moderate | Richard W Sunderland Jr EVP, Chief Financial Officer sell | $335k 12,232 shares | -6% | +103% from low0% from high | |
| 47Moderate | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS sell | $197k 7,272 shares | -8% | +103% from low0% from high | |
| 39Weak | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel sell | $83k 3,000 shares | -5% | +103% from low0% from high | |
| 42Moderate | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer sell | $177k 6,500 shares | -10% | +103% from low0% from high | |
| 10Weak | James Kenigsberg Chief Inno & Tech Officer sell | $15k 600 shares | -2% | +90% from low0% from high | |
| 16Weak | Craig S MacGibbon EVP, Chief Information Officer sell | $74k 3,487 shares | -5% | +55% from low-10% from high | |
| 32Weak | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel sell | $82k 3,700 shares | -6% | +69% from low-2% from high | |
| 0Weak | James Kenigsberg Chief Inno & Tech Officer sell | $13k 600 shares | -2% | +62% from low-6% from high | |
| 0Weak | James Kenigsberg Chief Inno & Tech Officer sell | $11k 600 shares | -2% | - |
Planned sales
Form 144 notices filed before a sale of restricted or control stock, newest first. The sale itself usually reaches a Form 4 within days. All planned sales
| Filed | Seller | Shares | Value | Sale date | Past 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Kenigsberg James Officer | 1,313 0.01% of outstanding | $60k | Aug 12, 2026 | none |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Fernandes Nuno S. Officer | 8,800 0.05% of outstanding | $405k | Aug 12, 2026 | $240k |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Beckett Thomas Officer | 2,000 0.01% of outstanding | $108k | Jun 22, 2026 | $414k |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Beckett Thomas Officer | 8,000 0.04% of outstanding | $414k | Jun 15, 2026 | $115k |
| May 13, 2026 | Fernandes Nuno S. Officer | 4,500 0.02% of outstanding | $240k | May 13, 2026 | $410k |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Fernandes Nuno S. Officer | 1,100 0.01% of outstanding | $59k | Mar 19, 2026 | $350k |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 325 CAPITAL LLC Director | 215,000 1.17% of outstanding | $12M | Mar 16, 2026 | none |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Gaffney Karmela Officer | 2,700 0.01% of outstanding | $151k | Mar 17, 2026 | none |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Beckett Thomas Officer | 2,000 0.01% of outstanding | $115k | Mar 16, 2026 | none |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Fernandes Nuno S. Officer | 6,500 0.04% of outstanding | $350k | Mar 16, 2026 | none |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Axenson Tanya Joy Officer | 20,000 0.11% of outstanding | $1.1M | Mar 16, 2026 | none |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Wilkins Harry T Former Officer | 5,760 0.03% of outstanding | $219k | Jan 6, 2026 | $961k |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Wilkins Harry T Former Officer | 24,734 0.14% of outstanding | $952k | Dec 19, 2025 | $8,971 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Wilkins Harry T Former Officer | 233 0.00% of outstanding | $8,971 | Dec 18, 2025 | none |
| Nov 25, 2025 | SUNDERLAND RICHARD W JR Former Officer | 9,840 0.05% of outstanding | $344k | Nov 25, 2025 | $698k |
| Nov 24, 2025 | SUNDERLAND RICHARD W JR Former Officer | 20,174 0.11% of outstanding | $698k | Nov 24, 2025 | none |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Fernandes Nuno S. Officer | 5,500 0.03% of outstanding | $191k | Nov 12, 2025 | none |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Axenson Tanya Joy Officer | 10,363 0.06% of outstanding | $360k | Nov 12, 2025 | none |
| Oct 2, 2025 | MacGibbon Craig S Former Officer | 3,046 0.02% of outstanding | $119k | Oct 2, 2025 | $122k |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MacGibbon Craig S Former Officer | 3,486 0.02% of outstanding | $122k | Sep 11, 2025 | none |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ANDERSEN ERIC C. Ex-Board | 56,620 0.31% of outstanding | $1.7M | Aug 8, 2025 | none |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Kenigsberg James Director | 6,369 0.04% of outstanding | $179k | Jun 4, 2025 | $15k |
| Jun 2, 2025 | SUNDERLAND RICHARD W JR Officer | 11,902 0.07% of outstanding | $348k | Jun 2, 2025 | $497k |
| May 28, 2025 | 325 Capital LLC Director | 744,000 0.04% of outstanding | $22M | May 28, 2025 | none |
| May 16, 2025 | SUNDERLAND RICHARD W JR Officer | 5,843 0.03% of outstanding | $162k | May 16, 2025 | $335k |
Transactions
The newest 50 of 182 rows filed, every code.
| Date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Holdings after | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Daniel S. Pianko director | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +1,106 | $36.15 | $40k | 36,652 | 11 d ago |
| Aug 12, 2026 | James Kenigsberg Chief Inno & Tech Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.0110b5-1 | -1,313 | $45.72 | $60k | 44,729 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS | MOption exercise Common Stock, par value $.01 | +8,800 | $10.66 | $94k | 87,375 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.01 | -8,800 | $45.13 | $397k | 78,575 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS | MOption exercise Employee Stock Option (right to buy)derivative | -8,800 | $0.00 | $0 | 8,256 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | James Kenigsberg Chief Inno & Tech Officer | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +7,573 | $0.00 | $0 | 48,175 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | James Kenigsberg Chief Inno & Tech Officer | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -2,133 | $53.42 | $114k | 46,042 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Daniel S. Pianko director | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +1,107 | $36.15 | $40k | 35,546 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.0110b5-1 | -2,000 | $54.00 | $108k | 52,172 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.0110b5-1 | -5,213 | $51.39 | $268k | 56,959 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.0110b5-1 | -2,587 | $52.44 | $136k | 54,372 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.0110b5-1 | -200 | $53.01 | $11k | 54,172 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | Michael David Braner director, other | AGrant or award Common stock, $.01 par value | +2,135 | $0.00 | $0 | 25,380 | May 27, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | Anna M. Fabrega director | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +2,135 | $0.00 | $0 | 33,431 | May 26, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | Richard J. Statuto director | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +2,135 | $0.00 | $0 | 6,775 | May 26, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | James Kenigsberg Int Chief Inno & Tech Officer | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -1,286 | $51.50 | $66k | 40,602 | May 26, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | Daniel S. Pianko director | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +2,135 | $0.00 | $0 | 34,439 | May 26, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | Granetta B. Blevins director | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +2,135 | $0.00 | $0 | 60,080 | May 26, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.01 | -4,500 | $53.34 | $240k | 78,575 | May 15, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Daniel S. Pianko director | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +1,107 | $36.15 | $40k | 32,304 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 325 Capital LLC other | SOpen-market sale Common stock, $.01 par value | -10,477 | $54.20 | $568k | 986,269 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 325 Capital LLC other | SOpen-market sale Common stock, $.01 par value | -80,333 | $54.79 | $4.4M | 905,936 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 325 Capital LLC other | SOpen-market sale Common stock, $.01 par value | -4,702 | $55.55 | $261k | 901,234 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 325 Capital LLC other | SOpen-market sale Common stock, $.01 par value | -62,100 | $53.74 | $3.3M | 839,134 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 325 Capital LLC other | SOpen-market sale Common stock, $.01 par value | -2,900 | $54.60 | $158k | 836,234 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.01 | -1,100 | $54.08 | $59k | 83,075 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Karmela Gaffney SVP, Chief Marketing Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.01 | -2,700 | $55.87 | $151k | 40,527 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 325 Capital LLC other | SOpen-market sale Common stock, $.01 par value | -61,962 | $55.45 | $3.4M | 1,119,043 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 325 Capital LLC other | SOpen-market sale Common stock, $.01 par value | -58,797 | $55.85 | $3.3M | 1,060,246 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 325 Capital LLC other | SOpen-market sale Common stock, $.01 par value | -63,500 | $55.41 | $3.5M | 996,746 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.01 | -6,500 | $53.87 | $350k | 84,175 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.0110b5-1 | -2,000 | $57.70 | $115k | 62,172 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.01 | -10,617 | $55.20 | $586k | 59,300 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.01 | -8,817 | $56.18 | $495k | 50,483 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock, par value $.01 | -566 | $56.90 | $32k | 49,917 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Angela K. Selden President and CEO | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +98,352 | $0.00 | $0 | 639,709 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mark L. Arnold President, Rasmussen | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +10,492 | $0.00 | $0 | 21,743 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +14,425 | $0.00 | $0 | 71,646 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +14,425 | $0.00 | $0 | 66,341 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +13,770 | $0.00 | $0 | 92,482 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Karmela Gaffney SVP, Chief Marketing Officer | AGrant or award Common Stock, par value $.01 | +14,425 | $0.00 | $0 | 44,696 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Angela K. Selden President and CEO | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -12,901 | $45.51 | $587k | 626,808 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mark L. Arnold President, Rasmussen | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -1,067 | $45.51 | $49k | 20,676 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -1,729 | $45.51 | $79k | 69,917 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -2,169 | $45.51 | $99k | 64,172 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Nuno S. Fernandes President, APUS | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -1,807 | $45.51 | $82k | 90,675 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Karmela Gaffney SVP, Chief Marketing Officer | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -1,469 | $45.51 | $67k | 43,227 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Thomas Beckett SVP, General Counsel | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -1,537 | $44.15 | $68k | 53,808 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Angela K. Selden President and CEO | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -11,551 | $44.15 | $510k | 555,581 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Tanya Joy Axenson SVP, Chief HR Officer | FTax withholding Common Stock, par value $.01 | -948 | $44.15 | $42k | 58,387 | Feb 11, 2026 |
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Insiders
Everyone who has filed a Form 4 here.
- 325 Capital LLCdirector, owner, other
- Mark L. ArnoldPresident, Rasmussen
- Tanya Joy AxensonSVP, Chief HR Officer
- Thomas BeckettSVP, General Counsel
- Granetta B. Blevinsdirector
- Michael David Branerdirector, owner, other
- Anna M. Fabregadirector
- Nuno S. FernandesPresident, APUS
- Karmela GaffneySVP, Chief Marketing Officer
- James KenigsbergChief Inno & Tech Officer
- Craig S MacGibbonEVP, Chief Information Officer
- Daniel S. Piankodirector
- Richard W Sunderland JrEVP, Chief Financial Officer
- Angela K. SeldenPresident and CEO
- Richard J. Statutodirector
Questions about APEI
Answered from the filings on this page, as of the latest one.
Are insiders buying APEI?
As of Oct 2, 2026, SEC Form 4 filings show 0 open-market buys worth $0 by 0 insiders and 2 open-market sells worth $457k by 2 insiders at AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC in the last 90 days, net -$457k. Only purchases (code P) and sales (code S) count; grants, option exercises and tax withholding do not.
Who was the last insider to trade APEI on the open market?
James Kenigsberg (Chief Inno & Tech Officer) sold $60k of APEI on Aug 12, 2026 and filed the Form 4 on Aug 13, 2026. InsiderTell scored 10 (weak), under a 10b5-1 plan, with 2 insiders on the same side within 14 days.
How many insiders file Form 4 at AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC?
15 people have filed a Form 4 at AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC, among them 325 Capital LLC (director and 10% owner), Mark L. Arnold (President, Rasmussen), Tanya Joy Axenson (SVP, Chief HR Officer). Officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of a share class must report their trades within two business days.
Not investment advice. Scores and forward returns are decision support built from public SEC filings and past prices; they describe what happened after comparable filings, not what will happen after this one. Do your own research and size your risk.