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
$240.08M
Enterprise Value$490.76M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$53.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$477.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.55
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 Cap2.04
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 Mix & SubscribersA majority-digital revenue base and a large digital-only subscriber pool create more recurring, higher-margin sales and reduce dependence on print. Over the next 2–6 months this structural mix supports steadier ad yields, subscription retention efforts, and monetization of product improvements and AI workflows.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth And Margin ExpansionSustained EBITDA expansion and substantial margin improvement reflect durable cost discipline and operating leverage from digital revenue. Higher operating profitability improves cash flow resilience, funds strategic investments, and creates buffer to absorb top-line pressure while management executes long-term transformation.
Leadership Stability And Strategic PartnershipsFormalizing experienced internal leadership and a finance chief aligns execution and financial discipline with long-term strategy. Combined with partnerships (e.g., Hudl) and monetization deals, this governance continuity supports consistent product rollouts, revenue diversification and disciplined capital allocation over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet / Negative EquityRepeated negative equity and elevated leverage materially raise refinancing, covenant, and solvency risk. This structural weakness constrains strategic flexibility, increases cost of capital, and could limit the company's ability to invest in product improvements or pursue acquisitions without dilutive financing or asset sales.
Multi-year Revenue DeclineOngoing top-line contraction from legacy print declines and selective exit of lower-margin advertisers undermines scale. Even with digital progress, modest multi-year digital revenue growth leaves total revenue vulnerable, limiting absolute margin upside and making long-term profit growth dependent on sustained digital monetization.
Inconsistent Cash Generation And One-time RelianceVolatile operating and free cash flow, and reliance on insurance recoveries and asset monetization, weaken the durability of liquidity. Limited near-term debt paydown and sporadic principal reductions reduce ability to deleverage, increasing sensitivity to ad cycles and restricting investment capacity over the medium term.
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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 $240.08M.
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 55 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 $4.3M 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
74.61% Insiders
2.14% Mutual Funds
13.40% Other Institutional Investors
8.69% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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