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LEE Stock Chart & Stats
$8.27
$0.24(3.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$8.27
$0.24(3.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.34 - $11.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume43.47K
Average Volume (3M)39.79K
Market Cap
$142.89M
Enterprise Value$543.50M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$59.43M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$475.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.37
Next Earnings
Dec 03, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.55
Shares Outstanding22,292,044
10 Day Avg. Volume44,033
30 Day Avg. Volume39,788
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 Cap3.80
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.42
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 TransformationDigital products are becoming the core of Lee’s revenue base, reducing reliance on legacy print and supporting more scalable audience monetization. Growth in digital subscriptions, advertising, and agency services can improve revenue quality and create a stronger platform for recurring customer relationships.
Cost Discipline And Margin ExpansionMaterial cost reductions demonstrate that management is actively reshaping the operating model as print declines. Lower SG&A and legacy costs can sustain margin improvement, increase the conversion of digital revenue into EBITDA, and provide greater resilience if top-line growth remains modest.
AI-Enabled EfficiencyThe Quintype agreements add a structural efficiency initiative rather than a temporary benefit, combining expected annual savings with stronger software capabilities. Better AI-supported content production and distribution could improve client value, operating leverage, and Lee’s competitiveness in digital publishing.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And LossesPersistent revenue contraction indicates that Lee has not yet fully offset structural pressure on its legacy publishing business. Continued top-line weakness, combined with recurring net losses, limits reinvestment capacity and makes recent operating improvements less durable until digital growth becomes large enough to reverse the overall decline.
Excessive Leverage And Thin EquityA minimal or negative equity cushion leaves Lee financially vulnerable and restricts strategic flexibility. Extremely high leverage can absorb a substantial share of operating improvement through financing obligations, limit funding available for digital investment, and increase the consequences of any renewed earnings or cash-flow weakness.
Weak And Volatile Cash GenerationNegative current operating and free cash flow show that the business is not presently self-funding, despite improved adjusted EBITDA. Multi-year cash-flow volatility raises the risk that Lee must rely on balance-sheet actions, asset monetization, or future operating gains to finance obligations and sustain its transformation.
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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 $142.89M.
When is Lee Enterprises Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lee Enterprises Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 03, 2026 which is in 41 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.
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 22,292,044 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. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lee Enterprises Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
LEE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 200.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
59.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
38.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.31%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
74.95% Insiders
2.14% Mutual Funds
0.12% Other Institutional Investors
20.35% Public Companies and
Individual Investors