** Shares of online university American Public Education's APEI.O rise 4.5% to $34.47
** APEI on Monday said its third-quarter revenue grew 7% year-on-year to $163 million, above estimates of $160.61 million - data compiled by LSEG
** B. Riley increased its FY26 revenue estimates for APEI, while projected EBITDA remains at $88 million
** Brokerage also raised PT to $40 from $37 based on company's performance against peers
** Seven of the eight analysts covering the stock rate it "buy" or higher, and one "hold"; median PT is $40
** Including session moves, APEI has risen ~60% YTD
(Reporting by Anuj T in Bengaluru)
((anuj.t@thomsonreuters.com))