NYSE:LEE Lee Enterprises (LEE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $7.64 -0.25 (-3.17%) Closing price 07/30/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$7.62 -0.01 (-0.20%) As of 07/30/2026 04:20 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsTrendsBuy This Stock About Lee Enterprises Stock (NYSE:LEE) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Lee Enterprises alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$7.61▼$7.9750-Day Range$7.47▼$11.7652-Week Range$3.34▼$11.88Volume15,218 shsAverage Volume71,800 shsMarket Capitalization$169.84 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Lee Enterprises, Inc. is a publicly traded media company based in Davenport, Iowa, with a heritage dating back to 1890 when Alfred W. Lee acquired the Davenport Times-Democrat. Over the decades, the company has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of the largest regional news publishers in the United States. Lee Enterprises’ shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol LEE. The company’s principal activities center on the production and distribution of local journalism across print and digital channels. Lee publishes more than 50 daily and weekly newspapers, including flagship titles such as the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and operates a network of local news websites and mobile applications. Beyond newsroom operations, Lee offers commercial printing, distribution services and a suite of digital marketing solutions—ranging from search engine optimization to targeted display advertising—designed to help regional businesses reach local audiences. Serving communities in over two dozen states, Lee Enterprises’ footprint spans metropolitan and smaller markets alike, delivering local news, sports, business reporting and community information. The company continues to invest in digital transformation initiatives, aiming to enhance reader engagement and diversify revenue streams. Its commitment to local journalism is reflected in strategic partnerships with community organizations and ongoing efforts to expand multimedia storytelling and data-driven advertising offerings.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive LEE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lee Enterprises and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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LEE Stock News HeadlinesLee Enterprises Updates Stock Purchase Agreement Standstill TermsJuly 24, 2026 | tipranks.comLee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast August 6, 2026July 24, 2026 | globenewswire.comThe end may be near for these iconic stocksMarc Chaikin, founder of Chaikin Analytics, says two forces - AI disruption and fracturing global trade - are triggering a historic wealth transfer already underway in 2026. Household names like Intuit (-57%), Boston Scientific (-49%), and Tractor Supply (-40%) are cratering, while lesser-known companies like Sandisk (+573%) and Rackspace (+444%) surge. Chaikin has identified specific stocks he believes investors should sell before they fall further - and the names may surprise you. He's also pinpointing a company tapped as Nvidia's self-driving partner and a potential AI megadeal that could split into three high-growth stocks. Stream his free presentation to get every buy and sell recommendation with no membership or credit card required. | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Amplified Digital Launches AI Visibility to Help Businesses Stay Discoverable in the Age of AI SearchJuly 16, 2026 | globenewswire.comLee Enterprises announces retirement of longtime board directorJuly 10, 2026 | tipranks.comDavid Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapersJuly 3, 2026 | omaha.comOLee Enterprises added to membership of US small-cap Russell 2000 IndexJune 29, 2026 | globenewswire.comJohnson Fistel Investigates Potential Board Fiduciary Duty Breaches at Lee Enterprises, Inc.June 10, 2026 | globenewswire.comSee More Headlines LEE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have LEE shares performed this year? Lee Enterprises' stock was trading at $4.79 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, LEE shares have increased by 59.5% and is now trading at $7.64. How were Lee Enterprises' earnings last quarter? Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE:LEE) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The company reported ($0.73) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $1.41. The company earned $150.58 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $165.48 million. Lee Enterprises had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 325.44% and a negative net margin of 7.21%. When did Lee Enterprises' stock split? Lee Enterprises shares reverse split on the morning of Monday, March 15th 2021.The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Monday, March 1st 2021. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Friday, March 12th 2021. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split. How do I buy shares of Lee Enterprises? Shares of LEE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Lee Enterprises own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Lee Enterprises investors own include Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT), Assertio (ASRT), Peabody Energy (BTU), Simon Property Group (SPG), Gilead Sciences (GILD), JinkoSolar (JKS) and Kosmos Energy (KOS). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/01/2024Today7/30/2026Fiscal Year End9/30/2026Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Staples Industry Newspapers Sub-IndustryPrinting And Publishing Current SymbolNYSE:LEE CIK58361 Webwww.lee.net Phone(563) 383-2100Fax563-323-9608Employees4,360Year Founded1890Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($2.45) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$25.84 million Net Margins-7.21% Pretax Margin-7.60% Return on Equity-325.44% Return on Assets-6.55% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio69.34 Current Ratio0.78 Quick Ratio0.72 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$532.43 million Price / Sales0.32 Cash Flow$0.20 per share Price / Cash Flow38.52 Book Value($3.91) per share Price / Book-1.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares22,230,000Free Float5,584,000Market Cap$169.84 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.34 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy Before the Robotics RevolutionRobotics and automation are rapidly becoming essential infrastructure across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and many other industries. 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