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Lee Enterprises Inc. (LEE)
NASDAQ:LEE
LEE Stock Chart & Stats
$5.09
-$0.29(-2.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.09
-$0.29(-2.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.34 - $11.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.12K
Average Volume (3M)54.01K
Market Cap
$176.81M
Enterprise Value$534.85M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$12.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$496.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.92
Shares Outstanding22,239,630
10 Day Avg. Volume82,789
30 Day Avg. Volume54,011
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)-0.77
Price to Sales (P/S)0.06
P/FCF Ratio-4.68
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.49
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital Revenue Mix & ScaleLee has materially shifted mix toward digital, with digital representing a majority of Q1 revenue and ~300M LTM. A sustained digital mix reduces exposure to print decline, supports recurring subscription cash flows, and enables scalable ad products and agency services with structural growth potential.
Material Interest-cost ReductionCutting coupon on core debt to 5% materially lowers annual interest outflows (~$18M), improving free cash flow and lowering refinancing pressure. This structural reduction increases liquidity headroom and makes deleveraging and operational investment more feasible over multiple years.
Equity Raise And Board ReinforcementThe $50M strategic placement delivers committed capital to fund digital transformation and working capital. Installation of a new chair backed by the investor aligns governance with recapitalization, reducing execution risk and improving access to follow-on strategic or financing options long term.
Bears Say
Negative Shareholders' EquityNegative equity signals cumulative losses and a fragile capital base, constraining financial flexibility and complicating future financings. It increases creditor sensitivity to downturns and makes deleveraging dependent on external capital or sustained operational improvement rather than pure internal accruals.
Multi-year Revenue Decline And Weak MarginsA structural decline from legacy print reduces absolute revenue and limits operating leverage. Persistently negative net margins despite margin improvement imply earnings power remains fragile; sustained top-line erosion forces continual cost cuts, risking content quality and future growth.
Reliance On Capital Raises & Asset MonetizationDependence on equity infusions and asset sales to repair the balance sheet indicates operating cash flow alone hasn’t restored solvency. This ongoing reliance raises dilution and execution risks: failed monetizations or capital access constraints would force deeper cuts or restructuring.
Lee Enterprises News
LEE FAQ
What was Lee Enterprises Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lee Enterprises Inc. lowest stock price was $3.34 and its highest was $11.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Lee Enterprises Inc.’s market cap?
Lee Enterprises Inc.’s market cap is $176.81M.
When is Lee Enterprises Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lee Enterprises Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Lee Enterprises Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Lee Enterprises Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported -$0.92 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.92.
Is Lee Enterprises Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lee Enterprises Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lee Enterprises Inc. pay dividends?
Lee Enterprises Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lee Enterprises Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Lee Enterprises Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Lee Enterprises Inc. have?
Lee Enterprises Inc. has 22,239,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lee Enterprises Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lee Enterprises Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.92 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.476%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lee Enterprises Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LEE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Lee Enterprises Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 115.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $11.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-74.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
61.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lee Enterprises Inc.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated provides local news and information, and advertising services in the United States. The company offers print and digital editions of daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers and publications; and web hosting and content management services. It also provides advertising and marketing services, such as audience extension, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, web and mobile production, social media services, and reputation monitoring and management. In addition, the company offers integrated digital publishing and content management solutions for creating, distributing, and monetizing multimedia content for media publications, universities, television stations, and niche publications. Further, it provides commercial printing services; distributes third party publications; and operates a digital marketing agency. The company was founded in 1890 and is based in Davenport, Iowa.
LEE Company Deck
LEE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized meaningful progress in the company’s digital transformation, strong first-quarter adjusted EBITDA growth (+61%), a $50 million equity infusion, and a material interest-rate reduction that should save approximately $18 million annually. These positives are balanced against ongoing legacy revenue declines, a still-substantial $455 million debt load, reliance on asset monetization and capital raises, and lingering effects from a prior cyber incident. Overall, the tone was constructive and focused on stabilization and growth driven by digital revenue, but tempered by execution risks and remaining leverage.View all LEE earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
69.70% Insiders
1.93% Mutual Funds
8.66% Other Institutional Investors
18.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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