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Lee Enterprises, Incorporated LEE

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Insider Decisions

Total buys
13.89
Total sells
0.48
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy 5 5 5 3
Sell 1 1
Insider Ownership
78.90%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
163.40
Revenue
517.10
Net Income
(7.49)
Free Cash Flow
1.13
Net Debt
395.29
Current Ratio
1.17
Debt/Equity
11,659.36
P/E ratio
0.00
P/S ratio
0.32
P/B ratio
4,178.48
Past 5Y EPS Growth
This Y EPS Growth
17.70%
Next Y EPS Growth
51.68%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
3.00%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
Annual Dividend Yield
total individual payouts
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2018 ‡‡‡
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 14.55 9.60 9.99 59.43
Receivables 69.10 60.65 54.61 44.93
Inventory 7.50 5.64 4.70 5.86
Other 15.37 21.88 20.15 10.91
106.53 97.77 89.44 121.12
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 36.29 36.29 41.72 45.60
ST’ Debt 7.76
Other 70.29
114.34 115.35 113.36 103.81
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡

Revenue

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 130.06 121.96 125.97
’25 144.56 137.38 141.29 139.11
562.34
’24 155.68 146.55 150.58 158.57
611.38
’23 185.13 170.69 171.31 164.01
691.14
’22 202.28 190.01 195.04 193.64
780.97
’21 211.82 192.43 196.49 193.91
794.65
’20 122.34 121.37 182.53 191.77
618.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 4.47 (6.25) 7.92
’25 (7.34) (0.79) 8.89 (6.31)
(5.54)
’24 0.08 3.20 (1.90) (0.26)
1.12
’23 (2.21) 3.24 (2.74) (1.46)
(3.18)
’22 0.57 (1.18) 1.32 2.14
2.85
’21 18.92 20.34 3.52 7.31
50.08
’20 10.36 0.34 27.31 11.86
49.87
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 3.72 (5.78) 6.92
’25 (3.48) (1.46) 10.83 (3.73)
2.17
’24 2.20 1.26 (1.54) 3.45
5.37
’23 0.65 3.40 (2.33) 1.94
3.66
’22 13.20 (3.63) 0.23 0.35
10.15
’21 19.41 19.66 1.44 6.70
47.22
’20 7.92 14.61 25.84 15.12
63.48
in millions of $

EPS

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (0.92) (0.16) 0.21
’25 (2.80) (2.07) (0.31) (1.06)
(6.20)
’24 0.12 (2.06) (0.73) (1.69)
(4.35)
’23 0.19 (1.01) 0.25 (0.32)
(0.90)
’22 2.17 (1.26) (0.05) (1.09)
(0.21)
’21 2.80 (0.19) 0.55 0.75
3.91
’20 0.90 (0.90) (0.20) (0.30)
(0.50)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

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Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 15.70 7.56 7.57 3.34
Low Price
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 44.43 23.51 19.63 15.15
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,365 3,342 3,047 2,500
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.18 0.21 0.20 0.22
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 780.97 691.14 611.38 562.34 ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 55.45% 57.71% 58.88% 59.28%
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.80 (3.08) (31.18) (42.65)
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.10% (0.45%) (5.10%) (7.58%) ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.10 (2.73) (23.57) (35.75) ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 36.54 38.29 35.37 25.81
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 135.14 117.80 102.86 92.70 ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ (0.21) (0.90) (4.35) (6.20) ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.49 (0.54) 0.19 (0.91)
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.26 1.17 0.71 1.27 ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.76 0.62 0.90 0.36
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.98 4.04 (1.23) (6.75)
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.78 5.87 5.94 6.07 ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ‡‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.13 0.09 0.08 0.06 ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.90 2.62 0.00 0.00 ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.71 0.74 0.80 0.85 ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 54.76 139.49 91.46 220.79
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.85 (3.18) 1.12 (5.54) ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.30 6.85 4.25 7.71 ‡‡‡‡‡
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.15 3.66 5.37 2.17
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (22.01) (7.81) (17.58) (23.91)
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 470.41 463.50 445.94 455.47
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 454.23 448.95 436.35 445.48
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.24 23.71 (7.33) (40.96)
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.25%) (0.72%) (3.80%) (6.01%)
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.29% 4.91% 0.66% (0.72%)
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (6.67%) (25.73%) (315.72%) 155.69%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Lee Enterprises (LEE) stands out as a turnaround play in the shifting media world, fueled by a massive insider buy—over 2.45 million shares making a new 10% owner—and unanimous analyst targets signaling a whopping 190% upside. Despite print media headwinds, LEE has slashed headcount by 37% since 2020, driving revenue per employee to record $225,000 highs and gross margins to 59%, while pivoting hard to digital ads and subscriptions. Revenue is stabilizing after a post-pandemic dip, with 2026 forecasts showing 4% growth.

Profitability has taken hits from debt costs, flipping to losses, but free cash flow stays positive (a peer rarity), net debt is down 22%, and projections point to halved losses and 72% EPS recovery next year. The stock’s wild ride—from $44 highs to $7 lows—has crushed valuations to rock-bottom PS of 0.06x and EV/Sales at 0.85x, ignoring efficiency gains and digital potential.

With zero insider sells, activist battles resolved, and catalysts like further cuts and M&A ahead, LEE looks primed for a rebound in a digital-first era. Undervalued and adapting fast—this could be the disruption bet investors crave.

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) Latest News

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7 Aug

3 transcript app.moby.co, 1:24 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated presented Q3 2026 earnings results during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings details can moderately shift investor sentiment and near-term stock trajectory.

3 , 8:25 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) reported a loss in Q3, falling short of revenue estimates. The company's financial performance has raised concerns among investors, as it struggles to meet market expectations amid challenging conditions in the media industry. The missed revenue estimates and reported loss indicate a moderately noticeable influence on the company's financial performance and market sentiment.

3 , 7:00 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reported growth in Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter, reflecting improved financial performance and operational efficiency. The company highlighted strategic initiatives that contributed to this growth, indicating a positive trajectory in its business operations. Overall, the results suggest a strengthening position in the market. Adjusted EBITDA growth indicates a moderately noticeable influence on financial performance and market sentiment.

6 Aug

4 , 7:00 AM
Lee Enterprises reports strong third quarter results and increases 2026 fiscal year outlook. Strong quarterly results and raised outlook signal major positive shift in financial performance and growth trajectory.

22 Jun

3 www.marketbeat.com, 11:55 AM
Lee Enterprises' USA Today advances digital operations with rising momentum but confronts substantial risks that could affect performance. Digital growth at USA Today may lift revenue while risks limit gains for Lee Enterprises.

7 May

4 app.moby.co, 12:54 PM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated released Q2 2026 earnings call summary highlighting financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings call summary reveals financial performance and strategic outlook directly impacting stock trajectory and investor confidence.

4 GlobeNewswire, 7:00 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) reported strong second quarter results. Strong Q2 results indicate robust financial performance likely to enhance investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

24 Apr

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:00 PM
Lee Enterprises, Inc. names new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. New CEO and CFO appointments signal major leadership changes that could reshape strategic direction and boost investor sentiment.

10 Feb

4 transcript GuruFocus.com, 4:05 PM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, highlighting a successful digital transformation strategy that has driven revenue growth. The company emphasized its focus on enhancing digital subscriptions and advertising, which contributed significantly to overall performance. Management expressed optimism about future growth prospects, citing ongoing investments in technology and content innovation as key drivers. The earnings call underscored the importance of adapting to changing consumer behaviors and the competitive landscape in the media industry. The digital transformation initiatives and revenue growth are likely to significantly impact future performance and investor sentiment.

4 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reported its Q1 2026 earnings, highlighting a revenue increase driven by digital subscriptions and advertising growth. The company emphasized its commitment to enhancing digital platforms and expanding its audience reach. Management provided insights into strategic initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability. Despite challenges in the traditional print sector, Lee Enterprises remains optimistic about its future prospects, focusing on innovation and audience engagement. Significant strategic initiatives and digital growth are expected to alter the company's trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 , 7:00 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reported strong first-quarter results, highlighting significant revenue growth and improved profitability. The company also announced the successful closing of a strategic investment, which is expected to enhance its operational capabilities and market position. These developments reflect Lee's commitment to expanding its digital offerings and strengthening its financial foundation. The strategic investment and strong financial results are likely to significantly enhance Lee Enterprises' market position and future performance.

3 transcript www.fool.com, 10:51 AM
Lee Enterprises reported its Q1 2026 earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and operational updates. The company experienced fluctuations in revenue and advertising sales, with management discussing strategies to enhance digital subscriptions and streamline operations. Future outlook remains cautiously optimistic as they navigate industry challenges and competition. Fluctuations in revenue and advertising sales may moderately influence financial performance and competitive positioning.

9 Feb

3 GlobeNewswire, 10:05 AM
Lee Enterprises has partnered with Hudl to enhance access to high school sports, aiming to connect fans, athletes, and coaches within local communities. This collaboration will leverage technology to provide better coverage and engagement for high school sports events, fostering community connections and support for local teams. The partnership may enhance community engagement and brand visibility, but its overall impact on financial performance is expected to be limited.

5 Feb

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:00 PM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated has completed a strategic investment and announced the appointment of David Hoffmann to its Board of Directors. This move is expected to enhance the company's strategic direction and governance as it continues to navigate the evolving media landscape. The strategic investment and new board appointment are likely to significantly influence the company's future direction and market positioning.

30 Dec

4 Associated Press Finance, 6:06 PM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated has secured a $50 million investment led by billionaire David Hoffmann, aimed at stabilizing its finances. This investment is expected to enhance the company's financial position and support its operations amid ongoing challenges in the media industry. The funding will help Lee Enterprises navigate its current financial landscape and potentially improve its market standing. The $50 million investment is a significant strategic move that could enhance financial stability and investor sentiment.

4 GlobeNewswire, 8:45 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated announced a strategic investment and a transition in its board leadership. The company aims to enhance its operational efficiency and drive growth through this investment, which is expected to strengthen its market position. The board-led transition is part of a broader strategy to adapt to changing market dynamics and improve overall performance. The strategic investment and board transition are significant moves that could alter the company's trajectory and investor sentiment.

26 Nov

4 GuruFocus.comGuruFocus.comGuruFocus.comGuruFocus.comGuruFocus.comGuruFocus.comGuruFocus.com, 4:00 PM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reported a significant surge in digital revenue during Q4 2025, highlighting a successful transition towards digital platforms. The company's overall financial performance showed positive trends, with increased engagement and subscription growth contributing to its revenue boost. Management emphasized the importance of digital strategies in driving future growth and maintaining competitiveness in the evolving media landscape. The surge in digital revenue indicates a major strategic shift that could significantly alter the company's trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 GlobeNewswire, 7:00 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reported its fourth quarter and full year FY25 results, highlighting key financial metrics and operational performance. The company demonstrated growth in revenue and profitability, driven by strategic initiatives and cost management efforts. Additionally, Lee Enterprises outlined its outlook for the upcoming fiscal year, emphasizing continued focus on digital transformation and audience engagement. The results reflect the company's resilience in a challenging media landscape and its commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The reported financial results and strategic outlook indicate significant potential for future growth and market positioning.

10 Nov

4 GlobeNewswire, 5:20 PM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated announced its intention to pursue a rights offering aimed at potentially reducing the interest rate on its term loan debt to 5% for a duration of five years. This strategic move is expected to enhance the company's financial flexibility and reduce interest expenses. The rights offering could significantly lower debt servicing costs and improve financial stability.

20 Jun

3 , 1:00 PM
Nathan Bekke has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated. Bekke brings extensive experience in media and operations, having previously held leadership roles at various companies. His appointment is expected to enhance the operational efficiency and strategic direction of Lee Enterprises as it navigates the evolving media landscape. Bekke's leadership role may influence operational strategies and market positioning, but the overall impact is expected to be limited.

9 May

4 GuruFocus.com, 3:28 AM
Lee Enterprises Inc (LEE) reported a net loss of $12 million in Q2 2025, significantly impacted by a cyber incident that disrupted operations and affected advertising and subscription revenue. Despite these challenges, the company is focused on digital transformation, aiming for $450 million in digital revenue by 2028, with a 40% annual growth in digital subscriptions over the past three years. Cost reductions of $40 million have been implemented to improve margins. The company is working to enhance its balance sheet and expects to achieve positive free cash flow in the second half of fiscal 2025. The cyber incident and digital transformation strategy are likely to significantly impact future financial performance and investor sentiment.

8 May

4 GlobeNewswire, 7:00 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reported second quarter fiscal 2025 results, highlighting a total operating revenue of $137 million, with digital revenue at $73 million, representing 53% of total revenue. Digital-only subscription revenue grew 20% year-over-year, while Amplified Digital® Agency revenue increased 9%. The company faced challenges due to a cyber security incident, incurring $2 million in restoration costs and impacting advertising revenue. Despite these setbacks, Lee expects improving trends in digital revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the third and fourth quarters. The company has $453 million in debt and executed $40 million in annualized cost reductions. The significant digital revenue growth and strategic cost reductions indicate a major shift in the company's operational focus and potential recovery from recent challenges.

26 Mar

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:00 PM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated has extended its shareholder rights plan until March 27, 2026, following an unsolicited acquisition interest from The Hoffmann Family of Companies, which has accumulated a 9.8% stake in Lee. The Board of Directors aims to protect shareholder interests and ensure fair treatment in potential takeover scenarios. The Rights Plan, initially adopted in March 2024, is designed to allow shareholders to realize long-term value and guard against control tactics without appropriate premiums. Lee has offered to enter a confidentiality agreement with Hoffmann to facilitate further discussions regarding a potential acquisition. The extension of the Rights Plan and Hoffmann's acquisition interest could significantly impact Lee's strategic direction and investor sentiment.

20 Mar

4 , 7:22 AM
Insiders at Lee Enterprises, Incorporated purchased approximately US$1.95 million worth of stock, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance. This significant investment by executives suggests they believe the stock is undervalued and may lead to positive market sentiment. Insider buying of this magnitude typically signals confidence in the company's future prospects, which can significantly influence investor sentiment and market performance.

18 Mar

4 GlobeNewswire, 9:50 AM
Lee Enterprises has launched AmplifiedDigital.AI, a suite of AI-powered solutions aimed at supporting local businesses. The offerings include A.I. Visibility for enhanced search engine presence, rapid content creation, and distribution through local news websites. Additional tools like AI Social and SmartSites.AI are available for advertisers. This initiative reflects Lee Enterprises' commitment to fostering economic growth and addressing marketing challenges faced by local entrepreneurs. The launch of AI solutions represents a significant strategic move that could enhance Lee Enterprises' competitive positioning and market performance.

20 Feb

3 GlobeNewswire, 12:45 PM
Lee Enterprises Inc. has partnered with VeeFriends, created by Gary Vaynerchuk, to produce exclusive weekly comics featuring characters that promote positivity and inspiration. The comics will be published in Lee's publications starting February 23, 2025, and will include interactive elements such as a Readers’ Choice feature. To celebrate the launch, live streaming events called 'Draw Offs' will showcase the creative process behind the comics. This collaboration aims to enhance reader engagement and deliver premium content. The partnership with VeeFriends is expected to moderately influence Lee Enterprises' content offerings and reader engagement, potentially impacting financial performance.

7 Feb

4 Simply Wall St., 5:14 AM
Lee Enterprises reported a net loss of US$16.7 million for Q1 2025, a significant decline from a profit of US$688,000 in Q1 2024. Revenue fell 7.1% to US$144.6 million, missing analyst expectations by 4%. Earnings per share also missed forecasts, resulting in a loss of US$2.80 compared to a profit of US$0.12 in the previous year. Looking ahead, revenue is expected to remain flat over the next two years, contrasting with a 3.6% growth forecast for the US media industry. The company's shares have dropped 5.4% in the past week. The significant financial losses and missed expectations indicate potential challenges that could impact investor sentiment and the company's future performance.

6 Feb

4 GlobeNewswire, 7:00 AM
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reported a 5% year-over-year increase in Total Digital Revenue for Q1 fiscal 2025, reaching $73 million, which constituted 51% of total operating revenue. Digital-only subscription revenue rose by 14%, while Amplified Digital Agency revenue also increased by 14% to $24 million. The company announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services to enhance digital transformation and expects digital revenue growth to accelerate between 7% and 10% for the fiscal year. Operating revenue totaled $145 million, with a net loss of $16 million. Lee Enterprises identified $40 million in annualized cost reductions and aims to manage print business costs effectively. The strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services and the focus on digital transformation are likely to significantly impact future growth and investor sentiment.

16 Dec

4 GlobeNewswire, 1:03 PM
Lee Enterprises selects AWS as its preferred cloud provider to modernize infrastructure and develop generative AI platforms. The partnership with AWS for cloud modernization and GenAI platforms is expected to significantly impact Lee Enterprises' future and market performance.

13 Dec

3 , 5:31 AM
Lee Enterprises Full Year 2024 Earnings missed expectations. The earnings miss is expected to moderately influence key areas such as financial performance.