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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 - $11.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.12K
Average Volume (3M)54.01K
Market Cap
$174.95M
Enterprise Value$479.47M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$53.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$477.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.63
Shares Outstanding22,229,937
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 Cap2.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.97
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 MixA majority-digital revenue mix and strong digital ad share indicate structural business transformation away from print. Recurring digital subscriptions and higher-margin digital agency offerings improve revenue predictability and resilience versus cyclical print ad markets over the next 2–6 months.
Margin Expansion And EBITDA ProgressSizable adjusted EBITDA growth and margin expansion reflect durable operating leverage from cost reductions and productivity gains. Improved margins enhance cash flow conversion potential, supporting reinvestment in digital products and reducing sensitivity to modest revenue headwinds.
Leadership And Strategic InitiativesA stable executive slate plus targeted partnerships and product initiatives (e.g., Hudl, digital agency) align management incentives with digital monetization. Experienced leadership and clear strategic actions increase odds of executing the three‑year plan to let digital margins cover SG&A.
Bears Say
Weak Balance SheetRepeated negative equity and elevated leverage signal structural financial fragility. This constrains borrowing capacity, increases refinancing and covenant risk, and limits the company's ability to invest in product development or withstand ad-market downturns over the medium term.
Multi-year Revenue ContractionOngoing top‑line decline highlights structural demand challenges in legacy print and incomplete offset from digital growth. Persistent revenue contraction pressures scale, limits leverage on fixed costs, and forces reliance on cost cuts and one‑time actions to sustain profitability.
Volatile Cash GenerationHighly variable operating and free cash flow reduce financial flexibility for debt reduction and strategic investment. Weak, inconsistent cash generation increases dependence on asset sales or financings and raises execution risk for digital growth initiatives over the next several quarters.
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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 $11.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Lee Enterprises Inc.’s market cap?
Lee Enterprises Inc.’s market cap is $174.95M.
When is Lee Enterprises Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lee Enterprises Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Lee Enterprises Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Lee Enterprises Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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 22,229,937 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lee Enterprises Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lee Enterprises Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.84%.
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
Decreased
By 16.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-74.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
46.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lee Enterprises Inc.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a long-standing media organization founded in 1890 and headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, delivers local news, critical information, and diverse advertising services throughout the United States. The company publishes a range of print and digital editions, including daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers and other periodicals. Beyond traditional publishing, Lee Enterprises provides essential digital services such as web hosting and robust content management systems. Its comprehensive marketing and advertising offerings include strategies for audience expansion, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), the development of web and mobile platforms, social media engagement, and online reputation monitoring and management. Furthermore, the company offers integrated digital publishing and content management solutions designed to help various clients—such as media companies, universities, television stations, and niche publishers—create, distribute, and monetize their multimedia content. Lee Enterprises also engages in commercial printing, distributes publications from other entities, and operates its own dedicated digital marketing agency.
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
74.27% Insiders
2.14% Mutual Funds
0.12% Other Institutional Investors
21.35% Public Companies and
Individual Investors