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
$242.53M
Enterprise Value$490.76M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$53.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$477.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.56
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 Cap2.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.64
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 (56%) and concentrated digital ad exposure (74% of advertising) reflect structural progress away from declining print. Recurring digital subscriptions and higher-margin agency services improve long-term revenue stability and reduce dependence on legacy print cycles.
Adjusted EBITDA & Margin ExpansionSustained adjusted EBITDA growth and large margin expansion indicate durable operating leverage from cost reductions and efficiency actions. Improved operating profitability provides a structural cushion to absorb top-line weakness and supports reinvestment in digital products over the medium term.
Management Stability & LeadershipFormalizing experienced internal leadership (CEO and CFO) after a search signals governance continuity and execution focus. Stable management aligned with incentive plans increases chance of disciplined digital transformation, cost control, and strategic monetization of operations over coming years.
Bears Say
Weak Balance SheetRecurring negative equity and historically high leverage create structural financial fragility. This limits flexibility for capital allocation, raises refinancing and covenant risk, and constrains the company's ability to absorb shocks or fund strategic investments without material deleveraging or asset sales.
Multi-year Revenue ContractionOngoing top-line decline erodes scale economics and pricing power in core local ad markets. Persistent revenue contraction pressures long-term margin sustainability, restricts reinvestment in products, and increases reliance on cost cuts and nonrecurring items to sustain profitability.
Volatile Cash GenerationInconsistent and recently diminished cash generation weakens the company's ability to pay down debt, invest in product development, or fund subscriber acquisition. Volatile FCF reduces certainty around deleveraging plans and makes longer-term strategic investment riskier without steadier cash conversion.
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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 $242.53M.
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 58 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 $3.9M 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
46.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.85%
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
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
70.36% Insiders
2.14% Mutual Funds
13.40% Other Institutional Investors
12.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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