NYSE:LEE Lee Enterprises (LEE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $8.26 +0.07 (+0.84%) As of 02:37 PM Eastern This is a fair market value 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$8.01▼$8.2950-Day Range$7.47▼$11.0052-Week Range$3.34▼$11.88Volume23,479 shsAverage Volume70,806 shsMarket Capitalization$183.60 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 swings to profit as Hoffmann investment cuts interest costsAugust 6, 2026 | bizjournals.comLee Enterprises outlines 22% to 28% adjusted EBITDA growth outlook, backed by Hoffman Media Group management agreementAugust 6, 2026 | seekingalpha.comDOJ Admits It In Court—Your Cash Can Be Seized Without WarningThe Department of Justice recently argued in court that cash may not be legally your property - raising concerns about government authority to freeze or seize private accounts. Greece raided pensions. Cyprus drained bank accounts. Poland seized retirement funds. Priority Gold has put together a free Wealth Defense Guide for Americans looking to move assets beyond potential government reach.August 10 at 1:00 AM | Priority Gold (Ad)Lee Enterprises Reports Strong Third Quarter Results and Increases 2026 Fiscal Year OutlookAugust 6, 2026 | markets.businessinsider.comLee Enterprises Updates Stock Purchase Agreement Standstill TermsJuly 24, 2026 | tipranks.comLee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast August 6, 2026July 24, 2026 | globenewswire.comAmplified 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.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 the year. Since then, LEE shares have increased by 69.9% and is now trading at $8.14. How were Lee Enterprises' earnings last quarter? Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE:LEE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 1st. The company reported ($0.73) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.68 by $1.41. The business earned $150.58 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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's stock reverse split before market open on 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 closing bell 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. Who are Lee Enterprises' major shareholders? Lee Enterprises' top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (1.64%) and Deutsche Bank AG (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include David Henry Hoffmann, Digital Ltd Quint, Raghav Nath Bahl, Herbert W Moloney III, Shaun Mcalmont, Brent Magid and Steven C Fletcher. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Earnings8/01/2024Today8/10/2026Fiscal Year End9/30/2026Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorCommunication Services Industry Media Sub-IndustryPublishing Current SymbolNYSE:LEE CIK58361 Webwww.lee.net Phone(563) 383-2100Fax563-323-9608Employees4,360Year Founded1890Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($1.93) 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$517.10 million Price / Sales0.35 Cash Flow$0.21 per share Price / Cash Flow38.52 Book Value($3.91) per share Price / Book-2.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares22,230,000Free Float5,584,000Market Cap$182.95 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.35 Social Links 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026Discover the next wave of investment opportunities with our report, 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026. 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