LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) Financial Statements
Industry: Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing
In fiscal 2025, LEE ENTERPRISES reported revenue of $562.3M, down 8.0% from $611.4M the year before. Net income was -$37.6M (a -6.7% net margin), or -$6.20 per diluted share. Operating margin was -0.8%. Operating activities generated -$5.5M of cash, leaving -$7.1M of free cash flow. At fiscal year end, LEE ENTERPRISES held $601.7M in total assets against $642.7M in total liabilities, including $10.0M of cash and equivalents.
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LEE ENTERPRISES Key Stats
| Share Price | $6.83 |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $152.2M |
| Revenue YoY Growth | -8.0% |
| 52-Week Range | $3.40 – $11.76 |
| Shares Outstanding | 22.2 million (basic, 2026 Q3) |
LEE ENTERPRISES Income Statement
| FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $618.0M | $794.6M | $781.0M | $691.1M | $611.4M | $562.3M |
| Operating Income | $50.3M | $56.6M | $24.9M | $37.2M | $4.5M | -$4.7M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $2.8M | $32.0M | $795,000 | -$3.1M | -$31.2M | -$42.6M |
| Income Tax | $4.1M | $7.2M | $698,000 | -$349,000 | -$7.6M | -$6.9M |
| Net Income | -$3.1M | $22.8M | -$2.0M | -$5.3M | -$25.8M | -$37.6M |
| Diluted EPS | -$0.50 | $3.91 | -$0.35 | -$0.90 | -$4.35 | -$6.20 |
LEE ENTERPRISES Quarterly Results
| 2025 Q4 | 2026 Q1 | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $139.1M | $130.1M | $122.0M | $126.0M |
| Net Income | -$6.4M | -$5.6M | -$2.1M | $4.7M |
| Diluted EPS | -$1.06 | -$0.92 | -$0.16 | $0.21 |
LEE ENTERPRISES Balance Sheet
| FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $33.7M | $26.1M | $16.2M | $14.5M | $9.6M | $10.0M |
| Current Assets | $108.8M | $108.8M | $109.1M | $106.5M | $97.8M | $89.4M |
| Total Assets | $864.1M | $843.6M | $744.0M | $711.6M | $649.2M | $601.7M |
| Current Liabilities | $144.0M | $141.6M | $131.1M | $114.3M | $115.4M | $113.4M |
| Total Long-Term Debt | $538.3M | $482.6M | $462.6M | $455.7M | $445.9M | $455.5M |
| Total Liabilities | $893.7M | $786.9M | $726.8M | $687.9M | $656.5M | $642.7M |
| Shareholders' Equity | -$31.6M | $54.6M | $15.0M | $21.2M | -$9.9M | -$43.3M |
LEE ENTERPRISES Cash Flow Statement
| FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash From Operations | $49.9M | $50.1M | $3.4M | -$2.5M | $1.1M | -$5.5M |
| Cash From Investing | -$118.2M | -$2.3M | $6.3M | $8.0M | $3.7M | $7.7M |
| Cash From Financing | $93.4M | -$55.4M | -$19.7M | -$7.1M | -$9.8M | -$1.8M |
| Free Cash Flow | $41.8M | $42.6M | -$4.1M | -$7.6M | -$8.1M | -$7.1M |
Figures from LEE ENTERPRISES's 10-K and 10-Q filings with the SEC, as of 2026-10-14. Fiscal years follow the company's own reporting calendar. EPS and share counts are adjusted for later stock splits. See the full LEE ENTERPRISES financials page for every line item.
LEE ENTERPRISES Company Profile
| Ticker | LEE |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Industry | Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing |
| Headquarters | Davenport, Iowa |
| Incorporated in | Delaware |
| Fiscal Year End | September 29 |
| SEC Filer Category | Non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company |
| SEC CIK | 0000058361 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was LEE ENTERPRISES's revenue in fiscal 2025?
LEE ENTERPRISES (LEE) reported revenue of $562.3M for fiscal 2025.
What is LEE ENTERPRISES's annual revenue history?
LEE ENTERPRISES's annual revenue by fiscal year: 2020: $618.0M; 2021: $794.6M; 2022: $781.0M; 2023: $691.1M; 2024: $611.4M; 2025: $562.3M.
What was LEE ENTERPRISES's net income in fiscal 2025?
LEE ENTERPRISES reported net income of -$37.6M for fiscal 2025.
What was LEE ENTERPRISES's earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal 2025?
LEE ENTERPRISES's diluted EPS was -$6.20 for fiscal 2025 (adjusted for any later stock splits).
How much free cash flow did LEE ENTERPRISES generate in fiscal 2025?
LEE ENTERPRISES generated -$7.1M of free cash flow in fiscal 2025.
What was LEE ENTERPRISES's revenue last quarter?
In its most recent reported quarter (2026 Q3), LEE ENTERPRISES reported revenue of $126.0M.
How much debt does LEE ENTERPRISES have?
LEE ENTERPRISES reported $455.5M of long-term debt, including the current portion, at the end of fiscal 2025.
How many shares of LEE ENTERPRISES are outstanding?
LEE ENTERPRISES reported a weighted average of 22.2 million basic shares outstanding in 2026 Q3.
What is LEE ENTERPRISES's market cap?
Based on its latest closing price, LEE ENTERPRISES (LEE) has a market capitalization of about $152.2M.
When does LEE ENTERPRISES's fiscal year end?
LEE ENTERPRISES's fiscal year end, as registered with the SEC, is September 29.
Where is LEE ENTERPRISES headquartered?
LEE ENTERPRISES lists its business address in Davenport, Iowa in its SEC filings.
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