Lee Enterprises Inc. (LEE)
NASDAQ:LEE
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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
$199.40M
Enterprise Value$479.47M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$53.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$477.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.57
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 Cap2.40
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.28
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 And SubscriptionsA sustained shift to digital (56% of revenue) and multi-year subscription growth creates a larger recurring, higher-margin revenue base. Strong digital adoption and 591k digital-only subscribers improve revenue predictability, reduce reliance on print, and support long-term monetization of audiences.
Adjusted EBITDA And Margin ExpansionMaterial EBITDA and margin improvement driven by disciplined cost reductions and operational changes increases cash flow resilience. Sustainable cost base cuts (SG&A and legacy print) demonstrate management can convert digital mix gains into durable operating profitability.
Leadership Continuity And Strategic InitiativesFormalizing experienced internal leadership reduces execution risk during transformation. Combined with announced product initiatives and partnerships, steady management and aligned incentives support consistent execution of digital strategy and operational discipline over the medium term.
Bears Say
Balance-sheet Fragility / Negative EquityNegative equity and historically high leverage materially increase refinancing and solvency risk. This structural weakness constrains capital allocation, limits flexibility for strategic investments, and magnifies shocks from ad cyclical downturns or unexpected costs.
Multi-year Revenue Decline And Net LossesPersistent top-line decline reduces scale economics and makes margin gains harder to sustain. Ongoing net losses indicate operating profitability has not consistently translated to bottom-line stability, leaving less room to invest in product and subscriber growth long term.
Volatile And Limited Cash GenerationInconsistent OCF and sharply reduced FCF hamper deleveraging and investment capacity. Reliance on one-time insurance recoveries and asset monetization to bolster results underscores that reported profit improvements have not reliably produced durable, predictable cash flow.
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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 $199.40M.
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 36 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 -$0.16.
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
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Lee Enterprises Stock Smart Score
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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
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.
LEE Company Deck
LEE Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational progress and measurable financial improvement driven by digital transformation and disciplined cost management: substantial adjusted EBITDA expansion, a majority-digital revenue mix (56%), meaningful cost reductions, a stronger cash position ($53M), reduced interest expense and clear strategic initiatives (Hudl partnership, Community Center, Amplified Digital Agency). Counterbalancing these positives were residual effects from last year’s cyber event that hindered subscriber starts and comparisons, modest near-term advertising revenue pressure due in part to exiting lower-margin business, inclusion of a $4M insurance recovery as a one-time uplift, and limited debt paydown in the quarter. On balance, the positives—sizable margin improvement, digital mix gains, cost savings, and improved liquidity—outweigh the challenges.View all LEE earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
74.27% Insiders
2.14% Mutual Funds
13.40% Other Institutional Investors
9.01% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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