LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) stock
Close on Nov 13, 2026Market cap $170.76MP/E –Yield –
Earnings
Lee Enterprises's quarterly results as reported in its earnings releases, with the company's own outlook. Hover a number to see the sentence it came from.
Quarterly results
Revenue and earnings per share from each of Lee Enterprises's earnings releases, newest first
| Quarter | Reported | Revenue | YoY | EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2026ended Sep 28, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026Expected | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 FY2026ended Jun 28, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026during market hours | $126.00M | -10.6% | $0.21 | Release |
| Q2 FY2026ended Mar 29, 2026 | May 7, 2026before the open | $122.00M | -10.9% | -$0.16 | Release |
| Q4 FY2025ended Sep 28, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025before the open | $139.00M | -12.6% | -$1.06 | Release |
| Q3 FY2025ended Jun 29, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025before the open | $141.00M | -6.6% | -$0.31 | Release |
| Q2 FY2025ended Mar 30, 2025 | May 9, 2025during market hours | $137.00M | -6.8% | -$2.07 | Release |
| Q1 FY2025ended Dec 29, 2024 | Feb 7, 2025during market hours | $145.00M | -7.1% | – | Release |
| Q4 FY2024ended Sep 29, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024before the open | $159.00M | -3.0% | – | Release |
| Q3 FY2024ended Jun 23, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024before the open | $151.00M | -11.7% | -$0.73 | Release |
| Q2 FY2024ended Mar 24, 2024 | May 2, 2024before the open | $147.00M | -14.0% | -$2.06 | Release |
| Q1 FY2024ended Dec 24, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024before the open | $156.00M | -15.7% | $0.12 | Release |
| Q4 FY2023ended Sep 24, 2023 | Dec 7, 2023before the open | $164.00M | -15.5% | -$0.32 | Release |
| Q3 FY2023ended Jun 25, 2023 | Aug 3, 2023before the open | $171.00M | -12.3% | $0.25 | Release |
| Q2 FY2023ended Mar 26, 2023 | May 4, 2023during market hours | $171.00M | -10.0% | -$1.01 | Release |
| Q1 FY2023ended Dec 25, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023before the open | $185.00M | -8.6% | $0.19 | Release |
| Q4 FY2022ended Sep 25, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022before the open | $194.00M | +0.1% | -$1.09 | Release |
| Q3 FY2022ended Jun 26, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022during market hours | $195.00M | – | -$0.05 | Release |
| Q2 FY2022ended Mar 27, 2022 | May 5, 2022during market hours | $190.00M | – | -$1.26 | Release |
| Q1 FY2022ended Dec 26, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022during market hours | $202.30M | – | $2.17 | Release |
| Q4 FY2021ended Sep 26, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021before the open | $193.90M | – | $0.75 | Release |
| Q3 FY2021ended Jun 27, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021before the open | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q2 FY2021ended Mar 28, 2021 | May 6, 2021during market hours | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q1 FY2021ended Dec 27, 2020 | Feb 4, 2021before the open | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q4 FY2020ended Sep 27, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020during market hours | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q3 FY2020ended Jun 28, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020before the open | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q2 FY2020ended Mar 29, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020during market hours | – | – | – | Filing |
Figures as first announced; later restatements appear under Financials. Expected dates are estimated from the company's past reporting pattern.
Current guidance
Lee Enterprises's latest outlook for periods it has not reported yet, compared with what it said before
| Metric | Period | Guidance | Before | Change | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | FY2026 | +22% – +28% | – | New | Aug 6, 2026 |
| capital expenditures | FY2026 | $7.00M | $8.00M | Lowered | Aug 6, 2026 |
| cash paid for income taxes | FY2026 | $3.00M – $9.00M | $2.00M – $8.00M | Raised | Aug 6, 2026 |
Guidance vs results
The last range Lee Enterprises gave before each report, against the figure it then reported. Full years add up the four quarters.
| Period | Metric | Guidance | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2022 | Revenue | $62.00M | $194.00M | Above range |
Guidance history
Every forecast Lee Enterprises put in an earnings release, newest first
| Given | Metric | Period | Guidance | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | capital expenditures | FY2026 | $7.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2026 | +22% – +28% | New |
| Aug 6, 2026 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2026 | $3.00M – $9.00M | Raised |
| May 7, 2026 | capital expenditures | FY2026 | $8.00M | New |
| May 7, 2026 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2026 | $2.00M – $8.00M | Raised |
| Nov 26, 2025 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2026 | $1.00M – $6.00M | New |
| Aug 8, 2025 | capital expenditures | FY2025 | $5.00M | New |
| Aug 8, 2025 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2025 | $3.00M – $9.00M | New |
| May 9, 2025 | capital expenditures | FY2025 | $7.00M | Lowered |
| May 9, 2025 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2025 | $3.00M – $9.00M | Lowered |
| Feb 7, 2025 | capital expenditures | FY2025 | $12.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 7, 2025 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2025 | $4.00M – $10.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 7, 2025 | digital revenue growth | FY2025 | +7% – +10% | New |
| Dec 12, 2024 | capital expenditures | FY2025 | $12.00M | New |
| Dec 12, 2024 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2025 | $4.00M – $10.00M | New |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2025 | +7% – +10% | New |
| Aug 1, 2024 | capital expenditures | FY2024 | $10.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $73.00M – $78.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Digital-only subscribers | FY2024 | 771,000 | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 1, 2024 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2024 | $9.00M – $14.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Total Cash Costs | FY2024 | $550.00M – $560.00M | New |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2024 | $310.00M – $330.00M | Reaffirmed |
| May 2, 2024 | capital expenditures | FY2024 | $10.00M | Reaffirmed |
| May 2, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $83.00M – $90.00M | Reaffirmed |
| May 2, 2024 | Digital-only subscribers | FY2024 | 771,000 | Reaffirmed |
| May 2, 2024 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2024 | $9.00M – $14.00M | Lowered |
| May 2, 2024 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2024 | $310.00M – $330.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 1, 2024 | capital expenditures | FY2024 | $10.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $83.00M – $90.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Digital-only subscribers | FY2024 | 771,000 | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 1, 2024 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2024 | $10.00M – $15.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2024 | $310.00M – $330.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Dec 7, 2023 | capital expenditures | FY2024 | $10.00M | New |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $83.00M – $90.00M | New |
| Dec 7, 2023 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2024 | $10.00M – $15.00M | New |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Digital-only subscribers | Long-Term Outlook (2024 - 2028) | 1.2 | – |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Digital-only subscribers | FY2024 | 771,000 | New |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Total Digital Revenue | Long-Term Outlook (2024 - 2028) | $450.00M – $500.00M | – |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2024 | $310.00M – $330.00M | New |
| Aug 3, 2023 | cash paid for capital expenditures | FY2023 | $5.00M | New |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $85.00M – $90.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Digital-only subscribers | FY2023 | 632,000 | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 3, 2023 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2023 | $7.00M – $10.00M | New |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2023 | $270.00M – $285.00M | Reaffirmed |
| May 4, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $94.00M – $100.00M | Reaffirmed |
| May 4, 2023 | Digital-only Subscribers | FY2023 | 632,000 | Reaffirmed |
| May 4, 2023 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2023 | $270.00M – $285.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $94.00M – $100.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Digital-only Subscribers | FY2023 | 632,000 | Reaffirmed |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2023 | $270.00M – $285.00M | Lowered |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $94.00M – $100.00M | New |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Digital-only Subscribers | FY2023 | 632,000 | New |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2023 | $280.00M – $285.00M | New |
| Aug 4, 2022 | capital expenditures | FY2022 | $10.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q4 FY2022 | $29.00M – $32.00M | New |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2022 | $95.00M – $98.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Digital Subscription Revenue | Q4 FY2022 | $11.00M | New |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Digital Advertising and Marketing Services Revenue | Q4 FY2022 | $48.00M | Raised |
| Aug 4, 2022 | cash paid for income taxes | FY2022 | $5.00M – $9.00M | New |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Total Digital Revenue | Q4 FY2022 | $62.00M | New |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2022 | $230.00M | Reaffirmed |
| May 5, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2022 | $95.00M – $98.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2022 | $95.00M – $98.00M | New |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Total Digital-Only Subscribers | FY2022 | 495 | New |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Total Cash Costs | FY2022 | $705.00M – $715.00M | New |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Digital-Only Subscription Revenue | FY2022 | $33.00M | New |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Digital Advertising and Marketing Services Revenue | FY2022 | $175.00M | Raised |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Total Digital Revenue | FY2022 | $230.00M | Raised |
| Dec 9, 2021 | capital expenditures | FY2022 | $12.00M | New |
Read from the company's earnings releases; each figure links to its sentence on hover. “Raised” and “Lowered” compare with the previous range for the same metric and period.
Press releases
Releases Lee Enterprises filed with the SEC as exhibits to Form 8-K or 6-K
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