LE70 Stock Chart & Stats
€6.20
-€0.30(-4.62%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€6.20
-€0.30(-4.62%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€2.84 - €10.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€152.37M
Enterprise Value€543.50
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€53.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€477.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.63
Shares Outstanding22,229,937
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
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 & SubscribersA majority-digital revenue mix and nearly 600k digital-only subscribers create recurring, higher-margin income that reduces reliance on declining print. Over 2–6 months this underpins steadier subscription cashflows, improves advertiser targeting, and supports scalable product-led revenue growth.
Adjusted EBITDA Improvement And Cost CutsSustained EBITDA growth driven by material SG&A and legacy print cost reductions indicates durable operating leverage. Persistent cost discipline can maintain higher margins, free up cash for strategic investment or deleveraging, and improve resilience to advertising cyclicality over multiple quarters.
Management Agreements Monetizing OperationsMulti-year management contracts provide steady fee revenue and let Lee monetize operational expertise without capex. This diversifies revenue, leverages central capabilities across markets, and offers predictable cash flow that supports margin stability and scale benefits over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet / Negative EquityRepeated negative equity signals balance-sheet fragility that constrains financial flexibility. It raises refinancing and covenant risk, limits capacity to absorb shocks or invest organically, and can force reliance on asset sales or external capital, all of which impair long-term strategic optionality.
Volatile And Diminished Cash GenerationHighly variable and recently diminished free cash flow weakens the company’s ability to fund digital investment, repay debt, or sustain initiatives without external financing. Persistent cash volatility increases dependence on one-offs or asset monetization and limits durable capital allocation choices.
Top-line Decline And Ad Revenue PressureStructural print ad declines and only modest digital revenue growth mean top-line contraction pressures scale. Management’s exit of lower-margin advertisers improves margins but reduces revenue base, limiting reinvestment capacity and making long-term growth dependent on accelerating digital monetization.
Lee Enterprises News
LE70 FAQ
What was Lee Enterprises Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lee Enterprises Inc. lowest stock price was €2.84 and its highest was €10.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lee Enterprises Inc.’s market cap?
Lee Enterprises Inc.’s market cap is €152.37M.
When is Lee Enterprises Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lee Enterprises Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Lee Enterprises Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Lee Enterprises Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -€0.139 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 -€0.139 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.202%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lee Enterprises Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:LE70
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Lee Enterprises Stock Smart Score
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth €1.9M 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
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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.
LE70 Company Deck
LE70 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 DE:LE70 earnings summaries