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Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE)
$7.68-0.45 (-5.54%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a digital-first subscription and marketing services company, provides local news and information, and advertising services in the United States.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated in the Communication Services sector is trading at $7.68 with a market capitalization of $171M. The stock is currently 35% below its 52-week high of $11.88, remaining 2.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 2/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $121.96M↓ | $130.06M↓ | $139.11M↓ | $141.29M↑ | $137.38M |
| Gross Profit | $119.44M↓ | $127.10M↓ | $136.14M↓ | $138.03M↑ | $134.27M |
| Operating Income | $6.43M↑ | $5.27M↓ | $9.59M↑ | $9.55M↑ | $984,000 |
| Net Income | -$2.15M↑ | -$5.61M↑ | -$6.41M↓ | -$1.92M↑ | -$12.51M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 newspa...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$171.20M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.39
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
424.02%
Volume
Today's trading volume
32,050
Recent News
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Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby summary of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's Q3 2026 earnings call
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Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby summary of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's Q2 2026 earnings call
Lee Enterprises Inc (LEE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Digital Transformation Drives ...
Lee Enterprises Inc (LEE) reports a 61% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a strategic shift towards digital revenue, now comprising 54% of total revenue.