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Lee Enterprises(NASDAQ) LEE

Market Cap$166.06MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1970)+40%
5 Year-72%
1 Year+28%
1 Month-15%
$7.77
+4.02%
+0.30Today
Lee Enterprises last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 7.472026-07-24
Lee Enterprises stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.96%USD 7.862026-07-17
1 month-14.53%USD 8.742026-06-24
3 month-8.23%USD 8.142026-04-24
Year to date+55.95%USD 4.792025-12-31
1 year+28.13%USD 5.832025-07-24
3 year-46.64%USD 14.002023-07-25
5 year-72.1%USD 26.772021-07-23
Since inception+39.64%USD 5.351970-03-17

Lee Enterprises Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$166.06MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$532.43M

Net Income (TTM)

-$16.09M

EPS (TTM)

-$2.41

P/E Ratio

-3.10

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.67 (Low)

Price

$7.77

Volume

72,974.617

Open

$7.50

Previous Close

$7.79

Daily Range

$7.40 - $7.94

52-Week Range

$3.34 - $11.88

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About Lee Enterprises

Lee Enterprises delivers local news and advertising to communities across the U.S. Its digital platforms help readers access news anytime, while businesses reach local customers. Universities and media outlets use Lee’s content tools to manage and share information online.

What’s in the Lee Toolbox?

  • Advertising and Marketing Services (47.1% of revenue, Q2 2025): Digital and print ads, social media, and marketing for over 20,000 local businesses.
  • Digital Content Platforms: BLOX Digital, a software service for web hosting and content management, used by media, universities, and TV stations.
  • Digital Marketing Agency: Amplified Digital offers online marketing, search engine help, and reputation management for businesses.
  • Commercial Printing and Distribution (9.3% of revenue, Q2 2025): Printing and delivering third-party publications for other organizations.

Growth Moves: Lee’s Expansion Playbook

  • Launched BLOX Digital (formerly TownNews) as a major content platform, expanding digital services.
  • Expanded digital-only subscriptions, reaching 670,000 subscribers by June 2025.
  • Divested non-core real estate assets in 2025, raising $8.7 million for business transformation.
  • Invested in digital talent and technology to shift focus from print to digital.
  • Formed Amplified Digital agency to offer full-service digital marketing solutions to local businesses.

Why Lee Stands Out in the Crowd

Lee focuses on mid-sized U.S. communities, offering intensely local news and advertising. Its digital-first strategy drives growth in digital subscriptions and marketing. The company’s SaaS platform, BLOX Digital, supports over 2,000 media and institutional clients.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Operating revenue was $141.3 million in Q2 2025, down 6.2% year-on-year.
  • Digital revenue made up 55.1% of total revenue in Q2 2025, up 2.8% year-on-year.
  • Print subscription revenue fell 20.0% in Q2 2025, while digital subscriptions rose 13.4%.
  • Net loss was $1.7 million in Q2 2025, improved from $3.7 million loss last year.
  • Long-term debt stood at $455.9 million at a 9% fixed rate as of June 2025.

Bottom Line

Lee has shifted from print to digital, focusing on local news and digital marketing. The company continues to adapt through technology investments and cost controls.

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Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

2,500

CEO

Nathan E. Bekke

Website

www.lee.net

Headquarters

Davenport, IA 52807, US

LEE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

77.97%

Operating Margin

5.80%

Net Income Margin

-3.02%

Return on Equity

46.64%

Return on Capital

4.54%

Return on Assets

-2.60%

Earnings Yield

-32.26%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$166.06MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

22.23M

Volume

72.97K

Avg. Volume

75.41K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$415.16M

Operating Income

$30.86M

EBITDA

$34.32M

Operating Cash Flow

$810.00K

Capital Expenditure

$45.00K

Free Cash Flow

$855.00K

Cash & ST Invst.

$53.28M

Total Debt

$477.49M

Lee Enterprises Performance Analysis

Lee Enterprises annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 780,969,000-1.7%
20232023-09-30USD 691,138,000-11.5%
20242024-09-30USD 611,380,000-11.5%
20252025-09-30USD 562,341,000-8.0%
Lee Enterprises sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-06-292.8%
Q42025-09-28-1.5%
Q12025-12-28-6.5%
Q22026-03-29-6.2%
Lee Enterprises annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD -0.35N/A
20232023-09-30USD -0.90157.1%
20242024-09-30USD -4.35384.4%
20252025-09-30USD -6.2042.5%
Lee Enterprises sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-06-2983.2%
Q42025-09-28-238.7%
Q12025-12-2812.4%
Q22026-03-2962.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$121.96M

-11.2%

Gross Profit

$69.18M

-48.5%

Gross Margin

56.72%

N/A

Market Cap

$166.06MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$66.42K

N/A

Employees

2,500

N/A

Net Income

-$2.15M

+82.8%

EBITDA

$12.88M

+871.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$53.28M

+1042.3%

Total Debt

$477.49M

-1.7%

Accounts Receivable

$45.57M

-26.9%

Inventory

$5.18M

-7.7%

Long Term Debt

$470.62M

-1.6%

Short Term Debt

$6.87M

-10.4%

Return on Assets

-2.60%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.93%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$6.82M

-215.9%

Operating Cash Flow

-$6.25M

-690.8%

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Questions About LEE

What is the current price of Lee Enterprises?

Lee Enterprises is trading at $7.79 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Lee Enterprises?

Over the past 52 weeks, Lee Enterprises has traded between $3.34 and $11.88.

How much debt does Lee Enterprises have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Lee Enterprises reported total debt of $477.49M.

How much cash does Lee Enterprises have on hand?

Lee Enterprises reported $53.28M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Lee Enterprises’s dividend yield?

Lee Enterprises does not currently have a dividend yield.

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