The earnings call highlighted strong digital revenue growth and successful cost reductions. However, the significant impact of the cyber incident resulted in a net loss and challenges with cash flow and debt management. The launch of innovative AI products and support from Berkshire Hathaway are positive steps moving forward, but the incident's financial impact cannot be ignored.

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Q4 2025

During the Lee Enterprises 2025 Second Quarter Conference Call, key guidance metrics were highlighted, emphasizing the company's digital transformation and recovery from a recent cyber incident. The call disclosed that Lee aims to achieve $450 million in digital revenue by 2028, with current annual digital revenue at $303 million. Over the past three years, digital subscription revenue has grown by 40% annually, while Amplified Digital Agency revenue has increased by 18% annually. In the second quarter, digital revenue grew by 4% year-over-year, with digital subscription revenue rising by 20%. The company also introduced AI-empowered products to bolster local businesses' competitiveness. Despite a net loss of $12 million in the quarter, Lee anticipates positive free cash flow in the second half of fiscal year 2025, facilitated by $40 million in annualized cost reductions and non-core asset sales.

Digital Revenue Growth

Total digital revenue grew by 4% year-over-year on a same-store basis. Digital subscription revenue continued to lead with a 20% year-over-year growth.

Innovative AI Product Launch

Launched a suite of AI products, including A.I. Enablement, aimed at providing local businesses with advanced tools for thriving in a competitive environment.

Cost Reduction and Efficiency

Executed approximately $40 million in annualized cost reductions in the second quarter, aimed at driving margin growth and lowering costs, particularly in print.

Asset Monetization

Closed over $6 million in asset sales year-to-date, with an additional $25 million to monetize, which will improve liquidity and facilitate debt repayment.

Support from Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway waived interest and basic rent payments for March, April, and May to provide short-term liquidity after the cyber incident.

Lee Enterprises (LEE) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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LEE Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Dec 11, 2025	2025 (Q4)	- / -	-1.69	―	―	―
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / -0.31	-0.73	57.53% (+0.42)
May 08, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.58 / -2.07	-2.06	-0.49% (>-0.01)
Feb 06, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.40 / -2.80	0.12	-2433.33% (-2.92)
Dec 12, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.65 / -1.69	-0.32	-428.12% (-1.37)
Aug 01, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.68 / -0.73	0.25	-392.00% (-0.98)
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / -2.06	-1.01	-103.96% (-1.05)
Feb 01, 2024	2024 (Q1)	- / 0.12	0.19	-36.84% (-0.07)
Dec 07, 2023	2023 (Q4)	1.40 / -0.32	-1.09	70.64% (+0.77)
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.93 / 0.25	-0.05	600.00% (+0.30)

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LEE Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 07, 2025	$4.85	$4.46	-8.04%
May 08, 2025	$8.11	$7.80	-3.82%
Feb 06, 2025	$13.38	$12.32	-7.92%
Dec 12, 2024	$16.65	$16.55	-0.60%

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