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About
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a digital-first subscription and marketing services company, provides local news and information, and advertising services in the United States. The company offers digital subscription platforms; daily and weekly newspapers; and niche products for national and international news are accessible across digital and print formats through websites and mobile applications. It also provides subscription services through digital and print subscriptions; and omni-channel marketing solutions, including digital, print, programmatic, video, and social media campaigns. In addition, the company offers commercial printing, distribution, and other digital services through SaaS content management solution. Lee Enterprises, Incorporated was founded in 1890 and is based in Davenport, Iowa.
Fundamentals
Scroll to Statements| Sector | Communication Services | Industry | Publishing | Market Cap | 195.08M |
| Enterprise Value | 664.55M | Income | -26.46M | Sales | 547.84M |
| Book/sh | -7.81 | Cash/sh | 0.57 | Dividend Yield | — |
| Payout | 0.00% | Employees | 2230 | IPO | — |
| P/E | — | Forward P/E | 15.39 | PEG | — |
| P/S | 0.36 | P/B | -1.12 | P/C | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.91 | EV/Sales | 1.21 | Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | Debt/Eq | — | LT Debt/Eq | — |
| EPS (ttm) | -4.32 | EPS next Y | 0.57 | EPS Growth | — |
| Revenue Growth | -10.00% | Earnings | 2026-05-07 | ROA | 3.22% |
| ROE | — | ROIC | — | Gross Margin | 60.33% |
| Oper. Margin | 6.24% | Profit Margin | -4.83% | Shs Outstand | 22.24M |
| Shs Float | 6.05M | Short Float | 2.13% | Short Ratio | 1.02 |
| Short Interest | — | 52W High | 11.21 | 52W Low | 3.34 |
| Beta | 0.49 | Avg Volume | 60.09K | Volume | 61.38K |
| Target Price | — | Recom | None | Prev Close | $8.73 |
| Price | $8.77 | Change | 0.46% |
Valuation Models
Price estimates from analyst targets and simple models.
1. Analyst consensus
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Mean price target
2. Current target
$8.77
Latest analyst target
3. DCF / Fair value
$17.25
Simplified: (Free Cash Flow ÷ Shares) × 18 (P/FCF multiple). Not a …
Ratings
Current target
$8.77
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News
RSS: Latest LEE news- Lee touts large rewards for reporting stock manipulation - upi.com hu, 26 Feb 2026 02
- Tom Lee’s BitMine Stock Faces Major Risk After Latest Ethereum Buying Spree - Yahoo Finance Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15
- President Lee Targets Inheritance Tax Reform - 조선일보 hu, 26 Feb 2026 03
- David Henry Hoffmann Acquires 15,200 Shares of Lee Enterprises (NYSE:LEE) Stock - MarketBeat ue, 24 Feb 2026 00
- Lee pledges efforts to further boost stock market for 'Korea premium' - Yonhap News Agency hu, 26 Feb 2026 08
- MicroStrategy Becomes Most Shorted Stock: Tom Lee Reacts - BeInCrypto Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10
- Major Insider Move Signals Fresh Confidence in Lee Enterprises Stock - TipRanks ue, 24 Feb 2026 02
- How Korea’s President Turned Its Market Into the World’s Best Performer - Bloomberg Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00
- President Lee Jae Myung reiterated his willingness to reform the stock market and expressed his inte.. - 매일경제 hu, 26 Feb 2026 04
- Michael Saylor's MSTR Becomes World's Most Shorted Stock — But Why Does Tom Lee Think This Is A Bullish Signal For Bitcoin? - Benzinga Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03
- "Jaeyong, I Can't Stop Smiling"... His Stock Assets Near 40 Trillion Won as Hyundai Father and Son Top 20 Trillion Won - 아시아경제 hu, 26 Feb 2026 00
- Tom Lee Flags Potential Bottom as MSTR Becomes the Most Shorted Large-Cap Stock - CoinGape Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15
- Michael Lewis and Tom Lee hold court on the $1 trillion software-stock carnage - Fortune hu, 05 Feb 2026 08
- President Lee: Stock Reward 'Easier Than Lottery' - 조선일보 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11
- Tom Lee’s BitMine (BMNR) Stock Faces Cost-Basis Risk — Price Breakdown at 10%? - Yahoo Finance Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08
Insider Transactions
| Date | Shares | Value | Url | Text | Insider | Position | Transaction | Start Date | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 36400 | 314784 | — | Purchase at price 7.81 - 9.11 per share. | HOFFMANN DAVID HENRY | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | — | 2026-02-23 00:00:00 | D |
| 1 | 27299 | 194992 | — | Purchase at price 7.10 - 7.17 per share. | HOFFMANN DAVID HENRY | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | — | 2026-02-18 00:00:00 | D |
| 2 | 2451346 | 13555943 | — | Purchase at price 5.53 per share. | QUINT DIGITAL LTD | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | — | 2026-02-05 00:00:00 | D |
| 3 | 8740 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | MCALMONT SHAUN E | Director | — | 2025-06-02 00:00:00 | D |
| 4 | 8740 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | MAGID BRENT | Director | — | 2025-06-02 00:00:00 | D |
| 5 | 8740 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | LIBERMAN MARGARET R. | Director | — | 2025-06-02 00:00:00 | D |
| 6 | 8740 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | FLETCHER STEVEN C. | Director | — | 2025-06-02 00:00:00 | D |
| 7 | 8740 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | MCINTOSH MADELINE E | Director | — | 2025-06-02 00:00:00 | D |
| 8 | 8740 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | MOLONEY HERBERT W III | Director | — | 2025-06-02 00:00:00 | D |
| 9 | 8740 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | MILLER JONATHAN FRANK | Director | — | 2025-06-02 00:00:00 | D |
Financials
| Line Item | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaxEffectOfUnusualItems | -4.70M | -7.43M | -1.64M | -6.81M |
| TaxRateForCalcs | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| NormalizedEBITDA | 45.51M | 68.11M | 83.56M | 111.55M |
| TotalUnusualItems | -28.81M | -30.45M | -14.55M | -32.44M |
| TotalUnusualItemsExcludingGoodwill | -28.81M | -30.45M | -14.55M | -32.44M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperationNetMinorityInterest | -37.59M | -25.84M | -5.27M | -2.02M |
| ReconciledDepreciation | 18.84M | 27.62M | 30.62M | 36.54M |
| ReconciledCostOfRevenue | 12.96M | 16.81M | 25.35M | 30.10M |
| EBITDA | 16.70M | 37.66M | 69.01M | 79.11M |
| EBIT | -2.14M | 10.05M | 38.39M | 42.56M |
| NetInterestIncome | -40.51M | -41.23M | -41.47M | -41.77M |
| InterestExpense | 40.51M | 41.23M | 41.47M | 41.77M |
| NormalizedIncome | -13.48M | -2.83M | 7.64M | 23.61M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperation | -37.59M | -25.84M | -5.27M | -2.02M |
| TotalExpenses | 542.46M | 580.96M | 645.94M | 729.34M |
| TotalOperatingIncomeAsReported | -4.65M | 4.55M | 37.17M | 24.85M |
| DilutedAverageShares | 6.06M | 5.94M | 5.85M | 5.79M |
| BasicAverageShares | 6.06M | 5.94M | 5.85M | 5.79M |
| DilutedEPS | -6.20 | -4.35 | -0.90 | -0.21 |
| BasicEPS | -6.20 | -4.35 | -0.90 | -0.21 |
| DilutedNIAvailtoComStockholders | -37.59M | -25.84M | -5.27M | -2.02M |
| NetIncomeCommonStockholders | -37.59M | -25.84M | -5.27M | -2.02M |
| NetIncome | -37.59M | -25.84M | -5.27M | -2.02M |
| MinorityInterests | -1.85M | -2.27M | -2.53M | -2.11M |
| NetIncomeIncludingNoncontrollingInterests | -35.75M | -23.57M | -2.73M | 97.00K |
| NetIncomeContinuousOperations | -35.75M | -23.57M | -2.73M | 97.00K |
| TaxProvision | -6.90M | -7.61M | -349.00K | 698.00K |
| PretaxIncome | -42.65M | -31.18M | -3.08M | 795.00K |
| OtherIncomeExpense | -22.02M | -20.37M | -6.81M | -9.06M |
| OtherNonOperatingIncomeExpenses | 2.51M | 5.50M | 1.22M | 17.71M |
| SpecialIncomeCharges | -28.81M | -30.45M | -14.55M | -32.44M |
| GainOnSaleOfPPE | -2.96M | -11.19M | -1.88M | -9.72M |
| OtherSpecialCharges | -1.03M | -23.83M | ||
| RestructuringAndMergernAcquisition | 25.85M | 19.25M | 12.67M | 22.72M |
| EarningsFromEquityInterest | 4.28M | 4.57M | 6.53M | 5.66M |
| NetNonOperatingInterestIncomeExpense | -40.51M | -41.23M | -41.47M | -41.77M |
| InterestExpenseNonOperating | 40.51M | 41.23M | 41.47M | 41.77M |
| OperatingIncome | 19.88M | 30.42M | 45.20M | 51.63M |
| OperatingExpense | 529.50M | 564.15M | 620.60M | 699.24M |
| OtherOperatingExpenses | 294.64M | 301.95M | 323.07M | 344.90M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletionIncomeStatement | 18.84M | 27.62M | 30.62M | 36.54M |
| DepreciationAndAmortizationInIncomeStatement | 18.84M | 27.62M | 30.62M | 36.54M |
| SellingGeneralAndAdministration | 216.02M | 234.58M | 266.91M | 317.79M |
| GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 216.02M | 234.58M | 266.91M | 317.79M |
| SalariesAndWages | 216.02M | 234.58M | 266.91M | 317.79M |
| GrossProfit | 549.38M | 594.57M | 665.79M | 750.87M |
| CostOfRevenue | 12.96M | 16.81M | 25.35M | 30.10M |
| TotalRevenue | 562.34M | 611.38M | 691.14M | 780.97M |
| OperatingRevenue | 511.40M | 557.62M | 632.27M | 720.05M |
| Line Item | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrdinarySharesNumber | 6.26M | 6.19M | 6.06M | 5.98M |
| ShareIssued | 6.26M | 6.19M | 6.06M | 5.98M |
| NetDebt | 445.48M | 436.35M | 441.19M | 446.37M |
| TotalDebt | 481.58M | 483.85M | 500.08M | 516.42M |
| TangibleBookValue | -419.09M | -408.00M | -403.25M | -435.87M |
| InvestedCapital | 412.16M | 436.05M | 476.98M | 477.56M |
| WorkingCapital | -23.91M | -17.58M | -7.81M | -22.01M |
| NetTangibleAssets | -419.09M | -408.00M | -403.25M | -435.87M |
| CapitalLeaseObligations | 26.11M | 37.91M | 44.34M | 53.86M |
| CommonStockEquity | -43.31M | -9.89M | 21.24M | 15.01M |
| TotalCapitalization | 412.16M | 436.05M | 476.98M | 477.56M |
| TotalEquityGrossMinorityInterest | -40.96M | -7.33M | 23.71M | 17.24M |
| MinorityInterest | 2.35M | 2.56M | 2.47M | 2.23M |
| StockholdersEquity | -43.31M | -9.89M | 21.24M | 15.01M |
| GainsLossesNotAffectingRetainedEarnings | 22.75M | 19.92M | 26.84M | 16.65M |
| OtherEquityAdjustments | 22.75M | 19.92M | 26.84M | 16.65M |
| RetainedEarnings | -329.93M | -292.34M | -266.50M | -261.23M |
| AdditionalPaidInCapital | 263.81M | 262.47M | 260.83M | 259.52M |
| CapitalStock | 63.00K | 62.00K | 61.00K | 60.00K |
| CommonStock | 63.00K | 62.00K | 61.00K | 60.00K |
| PreferredStock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TotalLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 642.69M | 656.50M | 687.91M | 726.80M |
| TotalNonCurrentLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 529.33M | 541.15M | 573.58M | 595.67M |
| DerivativeProductLiabilities | 23.80M | 25.50M | 24.89M | 25.91M |
| EmployeeBenefits | 5.61M | 8.08M | 9.20M | 10.19M |
| NonCurrentPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlans | 5.61M | 8.08M | 9.20M | 10.19M |
| TradeandOtherPayablesNonCurrent | 3.16M | 3.46M | 5.81M | 8.29M |
| NonCurrentDeferredLiabilities | 22.48M | 28.40M | 41.35M | 42.72M |
| NonCurrentDeferredTaxesLiabilities | 22.48M | 28.40M | 41.35M | 42.72M |
| LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 474.28M | 475.71M | 492.32M | 508.56M |
| LongTermCapitalLeaseObligation | 18.81M | 29.77M | 36.58M | 46.00M |
| LongTermDebt | 455.47M | 445.94M | 455.74M | 462.55M |
| CurrentLiabilities | 113.36M | 115.35M | 114.34M | 131.14M |
| CurrentDeferredLiabilities | 26.48M | 31.75M | 40.84M | 49.93M |
| CurrentDeferredRevenue | 26.48M | 31.75M | 40.84M | 49.93M |
| CurrentDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 7.30M | 8.14M | 7.75M | 7.86M |
| CurrentCapitalLeaseObligation | 7.30M | 8.14M | 7.75M | 7.86M |
| CurrentDebt | 6.11M | |||
| OtherCurrentBorrowings | 6.11M | |||
| PensionandOtherPostRetirementBenefitPlansCurrent | 11.44M | 9.09M | 9.44M | 21.36M |
| PayablesAndAccruedExpenses | 68.14M | 66.37M | 56.30M | 73.35M |
| CurrentAccruedExpenses | 26.42M | 30.08M | 20.01M | 44.74M |
| Payables | 41.72M | 36.29M | 36.29M | 28.61M |
| AccountsPayable | 41.72M | 36.29M | 36.29M | 28.61M |
| TotalAssets | 601.73M | 649.17M | 711.62M | 744.04M |
| TotalNonCurrentAssets | 512.29M | 551.40M | 605.09M | 634.92M |
| OtherNonCurrentAssets | 9.36M | 12.08M | 12.74M | 9.90M |
| DefinedPensionBenefit | 33.23M | 27.96M | 32.41M | 19.59M |
| InvestmentsAndAdvances | 33.19M | 33.98M | 33.39M | 33.35M |
| OtherInvestments | 6.12M | 6.04M | 5.57M | 5.97M |
| LongTermEquityInvestment | 27.07M | 27.94M | 27.82M | 27.38M |
| InvestmentsinAssociatesatCost | 27.07M | 27.94M | 27.82M | 27.38M |
| GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssets | 375.78M | 398.12M | 424.49M | 450.88M |
| OtherIntangibleAssets | 51.93M | 70.08M | 94.99M | 121.37M |
| Goodwill | 323.86M | 328.04M | 329.50M | 329.50M |
| NetPPE | 60.72M | 79.25M | 102.06M | 121.20M |
| AccumulatedDepreciation | -232.22M | -234.14M | -250.44M | -253.08M |
| GrossPPE | 292.94M | 313.39M | 352.50M | 374.29M |
| ConstructionInProgress | 5.53M | 5.62M | 2.45M | 1.45M |
| OtherProperties | 216.75M | 231.19M | 254.54M | 263.22M |
| BuildingsAndImprovements | 64.88M | 70.15M | 83.14M | 95.11M |
| LandAndImprovements | 5.78M | 6.42M | 12.37M | 14.51M |
| Properties | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CurrentAssets | 89.44M | 97.77M | 106.53M | 109.12M |
| OtherCurrentAssets | 20.14M | 21.88M | 15.37M | 15.15M |
| PrepaidAssets | 11.32M | |||
| Inventory | 4.70M | 5.64M | 7.50M | 8.27M |
| Receivables | 54.61M | 60.65M | 69.10M | 69.52M |
| AccountsReceivable | 54.61M | 60.65M | 69.10M | 69.52M |
| AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable | -4.83M | -6.51M | -5.26M | -5.24M |
| GrossAccountsReceivable | 59.44M | 67.16M | 74.36M | 74.76M |
| CashCashEquivalentsAndShortTermInvestments | 9.99M | 9.60M | 14.55M | 16.18M |
| CashAndCashEquivalents | 9.99M | 9.60M | 14.55M | 16.18M |
| Line Item | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCashFlow | -7.08M | -8.09M | -8.29M | -4.68M |
| RepurchaseOfCapitalStock | 0.00 | 0.00 | -279.00K | |
| RepaymentOfDebt | -1.78M | -9.80M | -6.81M | -20.06M |
| IssuanceOfDebt | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| CapitalExpenditure | -1.54M | -9.21M | -5.11M | -7.54M |
| InterestPaidSupplementalData | 41.23M | 41.47M | 41.77M | 45.21M |
| IncomeTaxPaidSupplementalData | 7.37M | 3.72M | 5.31M | 7.60M |
| EndCashPosition | 9.99M | 9.60M | 14.55M | 16.18M |
| BeginningCashPosition | 9.60M | 14.55M | 16.18M | 26.11M |
| ChangesInCash | 391.00K | -4.95M | -1.64M | -9.93M |
| FinancingCashFlow | -1.78M | -9.80M | -7.09M | -19.69M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingFinancingActivities | -1.78M | -9.80M | -7.09M | -19.69M |
| NetCommonStockIssuance | 0.00 | 0.00 | -279.00K | 369.00K |
| CommonStockPayments | 0.00 | 0.00 | -279.00K | |
| NetIssuancePaymentsOfDebt | -1.78M | -9.80M | -6.81M | -20.06M |
| NetLongTermDebtIssuance | -1.78M | -9.80M | -6.81M | -20.06M |
| LongTermDebtPayments | -1.78M | -9.80M | -6.81M | -20.06M |
| LongTermDebtIssuance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| InvestingCashFlow | 7.71M | 3.73M | 8.64M | 6.91M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingInvestingActivities | 7.71M | 3.73M | 8.64M | 6.91M |
| NetOtherInvestingChanges | 9.25M | 12.94M | 13.74M | 14.45M |
| DividendsReceivedCFI | -657.00K | -576.00K | 1.04M | |
| NetBusinessPurchaseAndSale | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| PurchaseOfBusiness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| NetPPEPurchaseAndSale | -1.54M | -9.21M | -5.11M | -7.54M |
| PurchaseOfPPE | -1.54M | -9.21M | -5.11M | -7.54M |
| OperatingCashFlow | -5.54M | 1.12M | -3.18M | 2.85M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingOperatingActivities | -5.54M | 1.12M | -3.18M | 2.85M |
| ChangeInWorkingCapital | -8.57M | -14.39M | -31.66M | -47.22M |
| ChangeInOtherWorkingCapital | -3.80M | -2.42M | -83.00K | -21.45M |
| ChangeInPayablesAndAccruedExpense | 3.92M | -7.38M | -25.81M | -14.88M |
| ChangeInPayable | 3.92M | -7.38M | -25.81M | -14.88M |
| ChangeInAccountPayable | 4.21M | -5.03M | -26.16M | -14.64M |
| ChangeInTaxPayable | -296.00K | -2.35M | 345.00K | -236.00K |
| ChangeInIncomeTaxPayable | -296.00K | -2.35M | 345.00K | -236.00K |
| ChangeInInventory | 538.00K | 901.00K | 977.00K | -3.09M |
| ChangeInReceivables | -9.23M | -5.49M | -6.74M | -7.80M |
| OtherNonCashItems | 5.99M | -4.45M | -4.31M | -767.00K |
| StockBasedCompensation | 1.76M | 1.75M | 1.81M | 1.34M |
| AssetImpairmentCharge | 22.23M | 21.39M | 14.61M | 5.19M |
| DeferredTax | -6.91M | -10.54M | -4.54M | -4.38M |
| DeferredIncomeTax | -6.91M | -10.54M | -4.54M | -4.38M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletion | 18.84M | 27.62M | 30.62M | 36.54M |
| DepreciationAndAmortization | 18.84M | 27.62M | 30.62M | 36.54M |
| OperatingGainsLosses | -3.13M | 3.31M | -6.98M | 12.05M |
| PensionAndEmployeeBenefitExpense | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.20M | 2.33M |
| EarningsLossesFromEquityInvestments | 885.00K | -122.00K | -657.00K | |
| GainLossOnInvestmentSecurities | -1.74M | |||
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperations | -35.75M | -23.57M | -2.73M | 97.00K |
SEC Filings
Recent 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 (insider) filings.
Public Trades for LEE
| Date | User | Asset | Broker | Type | Position Size | Entry Price | Patterns |
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