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An announcement from Lee Enterprises ( (LEE) ) is now available.
Lee Enterprises reported preliminary results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2025, highlighting strong operating performance driven by digital growth and cost controls. Total operating revenue was $130 million, with digital revenue of $70 million accounting for 54% of the total, while digital-only subscription revenue rose 5% year over year to $23 million as digital subscribers reached 609,000.
The company delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $12 million, up $5 million from the prior year, aided by $2 million in cyber insurance reimbursement, while net loss narrowed to $5 million as operating expenses fell 16% to $126 million. Lee also closed a $50 million private placement of common stock in February 2026 that triggered an amendment to its BH Finance credit agreement, cutting the interest rate on $455 million of debt from 9% to 5% for five years and positioning the publisher for improved cash flow, reduced balance sheet volatility through the termination of its fully funded pension plan, and continued execution of its digital growth strategy.
The most recent analyst rating on (LEE) stock is a Buy with a $6.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lee Enterprises stock, see the LEE Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on LEE Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LEE is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (declining revenue, ongoing losses, high leverage/negative equity, and uneven cash generation). Offsetting this are improving technical momentum and supportive developments from the earnings call and corporate actions that strengthen liquidity and reduce interest burden.
To see Spark’s full report on LEE stock, click here.
More about Lee Enterprises
Lee Enterprises, Inc. is a digital-first subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of trusted local news and information across 72 markets in 25 U.S. states. The company operates daily newspapers, nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications, and rapidly growing digital products, serving markets including St. Louis, Buffalo, Omaha, Richmond, Madison, Davenport and Tucson.
Average Trading Volume: 66,098
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $32.97M
For detailed information about LEE stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.