Lee Enterprises (LEE) | Stock Overview & Key Data

Lee Enterprises, Inc. | Communication Services

$6.15

-5.24%

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Lee Enterprises

Communication Services Sector

S&P 500

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: $6.15 High: $6.50

on May 30, 2025

52 Week Range

Low: $6.15 High: $19.63

on May 30, 2025

on October 24, 2024

All-Time High: $498.30 on June 14, 2004

Key Statistics

Market Cap i $40.4M

EPS i -7.28

P/E Ratio (TTM) i -1.42

Forward P/E i 11.39

P/B Ratio i -1.03

PEG Ratio i 11.39

Div. Yield i 199.03%

ROE i 352.40%

Beta i 0.923

Debt to Equity i -13.46

Financial Highlights

Profitability

Gross Margin i 97.74%

Operating Margin i 0.72%

Profit Margin i -7.38%

Returns and Earnings

Return on Assets (TTM) i 1.08%

Return on Equity (TTM) i 352.40%

EBITDA i $51.0M

Net Income (TTM) i $-43.6M

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Dividend Information

Expected Yearly Dividend i $22.80

Estimated Dividend Yield i 368.34%

5 Year Average Dividend Yield i 21.36%

Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i 199.03%

Last 12-Month Dividend i $12.32

% of Earnings Paid as Dividends i 0.00%

Dividend Date i N/A

Ex-Dividend Date i August 28, 2008

Peer Performance Comparison

Company	Market Cap	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Lee Enterprises LEE	40.37M Micro-cap	-12.02%	-23.60%	-36.60%	-63.09%	-56.93%	-51.26%	-70.52%	-48.84%
New York Times NYT	9.21B Mid-cap	3.09%	9.72%	18.78%	5.43%	9.20%	11.54%	66.70%	37.68%
John Wiley & Sons WLYB	2.25B Mid-cap	-8.60%	-9.00%	1.38%	-25.26%	-10.26%	19.83%	-18.67%	0.60%
DallasNews DALN	22.75M Micro-cap	1.65%	-12.04%	-34.99%	-8.10%	-39.12%	12.89%	-32.82%	-34.82%
Educational EDUC	12.02M Micro-cap	0.74%	10.57%	-6.21%	-26.09%	-18.07%	-27.27%	-71.25%	-81.82%
John Wiley & Sons WLY	2.22B Mid-cap	-4.02%	-10.36%	-1.91%	-22.96%	-9.32%	7.24%	-27.37%	-7.89%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 32.98%

Institutional Ownership i 39.46%

Shares Short i 77K

Short Ratio i 5.76

Short % of Shares Outstanding i 1.51%

Average 10-Day Volume i 15K

Average 90-Day Volume i 14K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEE's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, Lee Enterprises reached a high of $19.63 (on October 24, 2024) and a low of $6.15 (on May 30, 2025).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for LEE?

Curious about Lee Enterprises's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 40.37M. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is -1.42, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 11.39.

Does LEE pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, Lee Enterprises is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 199.03%, and the company is expected to pay out $22.80 per share over the coming year.

Who are Lee Enterprises's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at Lee Enterprises, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
New York Times NYT	9.21B	Communication Services	Publishing	11.54%	66.70%
John Wiley & Sons WLYB	2.25B	Communication Services	Publishing	19.83%	-18.67%
DallasNews DALN	22.75M	Communication Services	Publishing	12.89%	-32.82%
Educational EDUC	12.02M	Communication Services	Publishing	-27.27%	-71.25%
John Wiley & Sons WLY	2.22B	Communication Services	Publishing	7.24%	-27.37%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for Lee Enterprises, Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of Lee Enterprises's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 352.40%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is -13.46, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 97.74%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for LEE?

Looking at Lee Enterprises's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $591M. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by -6.30%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -6.26%.

How much of LEE stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns Lee Enterprises stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 32.98% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 39.46%.

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