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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
$174.28M
Enterprise Value$543.50
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$53.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$477.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.54
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
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
Majority-digital Revenue MixA majority-digital revenue base (56%) and three‑year digital subscription CAGR of ~25% indicate a structural shift toward recurring, higher-margin streams. This reduces exposure to print decline, improves predictability of cash receipts, and supports longer‑term margin sustainability as digital monetization scales.
Sustained EBITDA And Margin ImprovementSignificant adjusted EBITDA expansion and 670bp margin improvement reflect durable operating leverage from cost restructuring and scale in digital products. Persistent SG&A and print cost reductions show management can convert revenue mix gains into lasting operating profitability despite top-line pressure.
Stabilized Leadership And Strategic InitiativesPermanent CEO/CFO appointments and explicit product/partnership initiatives (Hudl, Amplified Digital Agency, Community Center) create clearer accountability and execution capacity. Combined, leadership stability and targeted product moves increase odds of sustained digital growth and margin capture over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet / Negative EquityRepeated negative equity signals cumulative losses and a fragile capital base. This structural weakness constrains financing options, raises refinancing and counterparty risk, and can magnify shocks from cyclical ad revenue swings or further cash shortfalls, limiting strategic flexibility.
Multi-year Revenue ContractionSustained top-line decline reduces operating scale and cements competitive pressures in local media. Even with digital gains, shrinking total revenue limits absolute dollar contribution to cover SG&A and interest, making long-term margin sustainability and reinvestment into product and sales more challenging.
Volatile And Limited Cash GenerationHighly variable cash flow and a steep FCF decline undermine the company's ability to deleverage or fund strategic investments without asset sales or one‑offs. This volatility raises execution risk for digital initiatives and limits the firm's buffer against advertising cyclicality or unexpected expenses.
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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 $174.28M.
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 7 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 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 -$0.16 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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 $2.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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.
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
74.27% Insiders
2.14% Mutual Funds
0.17% Other Institutional Investors
21.27% Public Companies and
Individual Investors