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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
$193.26M
Enterprise Value$537.35M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$12.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$496.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.67
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 Cap2.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.60
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 ScaleLee has shifted the revenue base toward digital, with digital at 54% of Q1 revenue and ~300M LTM. A large, growing pool of 609k digital-only subscribers and stated targets (e.g., $450M digital goal) support recurring revenue and lower structural exposure to print declines, improving long-term revenue durability if retention and monetization hold.
Margin Improvement & Cost ControlSustained cost reductions and operational efficiencies materially improved margins and operating cash flow in Q1, producing positive adjusted EBITDA and reduced cash burn. If the company preserves these structural cost bases and invests in scalable digital products, higher margin profile can support reinvestment and deleveraging over the medium term.
Capital Structure Relief & GovernanceThe $50M strategic equity infusion plus a five-year cut in interest rate to 5% on ~$455M of debt delivers lasting interest savings (~$18M annually) and improves cash flow flexibility. Coupled with board/leadership changes, this reduces near-term refinancing pressure and aligns governance with the digital transformation plan.
Bears Say
Negative Equity & LeverageNegative shareholders' equity and historically elevated leverage constrain financial flexibility, increase refinancing and covenant risk, and limit the firm's ability to absorb shocks. This structural capital weakness makes durable investment and balance-sheet-driven growth harder without sustained cash flow improvement or further capital actions.
Ongoing Legacy Revenue DeclineA persistent multi-year decline in legacy (print) revenue erodes the durable top-line base. Even with digital growth, the pace of legacy declines can outstrip digital gains if subscription ARPU or ad yields weaken, creating a structural dependency on successful digital monetization to stabilize long-term revenue.
Reliance On External FinancingRepeated reliance on equity infusion and planned asset sales indicates operating cash flow alone has been insufficient to de-lever. This structural dependence increases dilution and execution risk, and suggests that sustainable balance-sheet repair is contingent on continued capital access or materially improved free cash generation.
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 $193.26M.
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 59 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
Underperform
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 115.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $8.9M 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
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.09%
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
58.42% Insiders
6.68% Mutual Funds
15.16% Other Institutional Investors
16.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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