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LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc
Financials through Q3 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 28, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 7, 2026
$6.31−0.11 (-1.71%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $140.62M
- P/E (TTM)
- –
- Dividend yield
- –
Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
20.3%
5M of 22M shares
Institutional holders
49
16 new, 5 sold out
Net institutional buying
0M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
60 buys · 2 sales
Net bought $13.21M
Shares held by institutions
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann Revocable Trust dated May 30, 2001 | 618,900 | 9.88% | 13D (active) amendment | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Solas Capital Management, LLC | 482,212 | 7.80% | 13G (passive) amendment | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Quint Digital Ltd | 3,244,800 | 14.60% | 13G (passive) | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann | 11,885,349 | 53.47% | 13D (active) amendment | Mar 3, 2026 |
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of LEE | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solas Capital Management, LLC | 1,549,944 | 6.95% | $13.73M | −134,542 | 7.36% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al | 585,176 | 2.63% | $5.24M | −200 | 0.05% |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 363,701 | 1.63% | $3.26M | +315,061 | 0.00% |
| Cannell Capital LLC | 344,349 | 1.54% | $3.09M | −88,932 | 2.07% |
| Private Advisor Group, LLC | 338,000 | 1.52% | $3.03M | +288,000 | 0.01% |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 277,107 | 1.24% | $2.48M | +24,948 | 0.00% |
| Truist Financial Corp | 219,966 | 0.99% | $1.97M | – | 0.00% |
| Gabelli Funds LLC | 219,199 | 0.98% | $1.96M | – | 0.01% |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 187,542 | 0.84% | $1.68M | +80,571 | 0.00% |
| State Street Corp | 54,550 | 0.24% | $488.77K | +29,504 | 0.00% |
| Northern Trust Corp | 53,138 | 0.24% | $476.12K | +36,018 | 0.00% |
| Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co | 50,619 | 0.23% | $453.55K | +3,738 | 0.00% |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 44,188 | 0.20% | $395.92K | New | 0.00% |
| Centiva Capital, LP | 33,780 | 0.15% | $302.67K | +2,398 | 0.00% |
| Thompson Davis & Co., Inc. | 23,225 | 0.10% | $208.10K | New | 0.12% |
| Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. | 22,425 | 0.10% | $200.93K | – | 0.02% |
| UBS Group AG | 17,293 | 0.08% | $154.95K | +17,273 | 0.00% |
| Teton Advisors, LLC | 17,000 | 0.08% | $152.32K | – | 0.09% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 16,173 | 0.07% | $144.91K | New | 0.00% |
| Citadel Advisors LLC | 12,940 | 0.06% | $115.94K | −13,799 | 0.00% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | % of shares | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 49 | 5M | 20.3% | 16 / 15 | 7 / 5 | 1M | 0M |
| Q1 2026 | 38 | 4M | 18.2% | 13 / 9 | 4 / 6 | 2M | 0M |
| Q4 2025 | 33 | 3M | 11.6% | 4 / 8 | 6 / 5 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2025 | 34 | 2M | 10.0% | 7 / 6 | 6 / 9 | 0M | 0M |
| Q2 2025 | 37 | 2M | 10.9% | 5 / 7 | 10 / 3 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2025 | 36 | 2M | 11.0% | 4 / 8 | 9 / 1 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2024 | 34 | 2M | 10.7% | 6 / 8 | 8 / 4 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2024 | 32 | 2M | 10.3% | 2 / 6 | 9 / 4 | 0M | 0M |
| Q2 2024 | 36 | 2M | 9.8% | 4 / 9 | 10 / 2 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2024 | 34 | 2M | 9.9% | 2 / 6 | 12 / 8 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2023 | 40 | 2M | 10.9% | 6 / 10 | 11 / 0 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2023 | 34 | 2M | 10.3% | 4 / 6 | 13 / 7 | 0M | 0M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of LEE | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value Portfolio | 218,400 | 0.98% | $1.96M | 0.04% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 178,558 | 0.80% | $1.60M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 114,729 | 0.51% | $1.03M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | 89,940 | 0.40% | $805.86K | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions Portfolio | 84,400 | 0.38% | $756.22K | 0.44% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 71,433 | 0.32% | $552.18K | 0.00% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund | 62,900 | 0.28% | $563.58K | 0.03% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| The Gabelli ABC Fund | 52,299 | 0.23% | $468.60K | 0.11% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 51,587 | 0.23% | $462.22K | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund | 42,426 | 0.19% | $462.87K | 0.00% | May 31, 2026 |
| Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Fund | 25,700 | 0.12% | $230.27K | 0.38% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Gabelli Global Mini Mites Fund | 24,000 | 0.11% | $215.04K | 0.80% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| iShares Micro-Cap ETF | 22,036 | 0.10% | $197.44K | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 17,648 | 0.08% | $158.13K | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index Fund | 17,252 | 0.08% | $188.22K | 0.00% | May 31, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | % of shares | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Mowbray | President & CEO, Director | 118,970 | 0.53% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Joshua Paul Rinehults | V.P., CFO and Treasurer | 83,552 | 0.37% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Nathan E. Bekke | President & CEO | 194,165 | 0.87% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Timothy R. Millage | V.P., CFO and Treasurer | 30,186 | 0.14% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Astrid J. Garcia | V.P. - Human Resources | 20,534 | 0.09% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Joseph J. Battistoni | V.P. - Sales and Marketing | 17,358 | 0.08% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Les Ottolenghi | Chief Transformation Officer | 35,000 | 0.16% | May 23, 2025 |
| Jolene N. Sherman | VP - Bus Development & Market | 12,586 | 0.06% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Gregory David Hoffmann | Director | 0 | – | Sep 30, 2026 |
| David Henry Hoffmann | Director, 10% owner | 12,149,521 | 54.50% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Steven C. Fletcher | Director | 46,873 | 0.21% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Madeline E. McIntosh | Director | 25,159 | 0.11% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Ronald J. Kruszewski | Director | 626,497 | 2.81% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Shaun McAlmont | Director | 35,183 | 0.16% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Herbert W. Moloney Iii | Director | 23,037 | 0.10% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Mary E. Junck | Director | 163,548 | 0.73% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Brent Magid | Director | 8,760 | 0.04% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Margaret R. Liberman | Director | 26,726 | 0.12% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Jon Miller | Director | 12,283 | 0.06% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Digital Ltd Quint | 10% owner | 3,237,800 | 14.52% | Mar 5, 2026 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory David Hoffmann Director | Sep 28, 2026 | Award | +3,928 | $6.79 | $26.67K | 3,928 |
| Madeline E. McIntosh Director | Aug 31, 2026 | Award | +5,313 | $8.00 | $42.50K | 25,159 |
| Steven C. Fletcher Director | Aug 31, 2026 | Award | +5,469 | $8.00 | $43.75K | 38,873 |
| Ronald J. Kruszewski Director | Aug 31, 2026 | Award | +5,000 | $8.00 | $40.00K | 11,112 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Aug 31, 2026 | Award | +7,813 | $8.00 | $62.50K | 11,530,621 |
| Shaun McAlmont Director | Aug 31, 2026 | Award | +5,000 | $8.00 | $40.00K | 35,183 |
| Joshua Paul Rinehults V.P., CFO and Treasurer | Aug 6, 2026 | Award | +81,374 | – | – | 83,552 |
| Nathan E. Bekke President & CEO | Aug 6, 2026 | Award | +158,228 | – | – | 194,165 |
| Joshua Paul Rinehults V.P., CFO and Treasurer | Aug 6, 2026 | Award | +55,419 | – | – | 57,597 |
| Nathan E. Bekke President & CEO | Aug 6, 2026 | Award | +107,759 | – | – | 143,696 |
| Herbert W. Moloney Iii Director | Jun 11, 2026 | Sale | −24,000 | $9.82 | $235.68K | 23,037 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 11, 2026 | Buy | +1,566 | $9.82 | $15.38K | 11,522,808 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 10, 2026 | Buy | +1,500 | $10.47 | $15.71K | 11,521,242 |
| Mary E. Junck Director | Jun 9, 2026 | Gift | −62,430 | $10.79 | $673.62K | 163,548 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 9, 2026 | Buy | +2,500 | $10.80 | $27.00K | 11,519,742 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 8, 2026 | Buy | +6,925 | $10.86 | $75.21K | 11,517,242 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 5, 2026 | Buy | +18,200 | $10.85 | $197.47K | 11,510,317 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 4, 2026 | Buy | +18,200 | $11.08 | $201.66K | 11,492,117 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 3, 2026 | Buy | +18,200 | $10.58 | $192.56K | 11,473,917 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 2, 2026 | Buy | +18,200 | $10.90 | $198.38K | 11,455,717 |
| Steven C. Fletcher Director | Jun 1, 2026 | Award | +7,678 | – | – | 33,404 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Jun 1, 2026 | Award | +13,368 | – | – | 11,437,517 |
| Herbert W. Moloney Iii Director | Jun 1, 2026 | Award | +8,136 | – | – | 47,037 |
| Ronald J. Kruszewski Director | Jun 1, 2026 | Award | +6,112 | – | – | 6,112 |
| Shaun McAlmont Director | Jun 1, 2026 | Award | +7,334 | – | – | 30,183 |
| Madeline E. McIntosh Director | Jun 1, 2026 | Award | +7,563 | – | – | 19,846 |
| Mary E. Junck Director | Jun 1, 2026 | Award | +11,917 | – | – | 225,978 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 29, 2026 | Buy | +13,700 | $11.74 | $160.84K | 11,405,949 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 28, 2026 | Buy | +13,700 | $10.54 | $144.40K | 11,392,249 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 27, 2026 | Buy | +13,700 | $10.05 | $137.69K | 11,378,549 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 26, 2026 | Buy | +13,700 | $9.99 | $136.86K | 11,364,849 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 22, 2026 | Buy | +10,600 | $9.56 | $101.34K | 11,351,149 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 21, 2026 | Buy | +10,600 | $9.96 | $105.58K | 11,340,549 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 20, 2026 | Buy | +10,600 | $9.79 | $103.77K | 11,329,949 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 19, 2026 | Buy | +10,600 | $8.94 | $94.76K | 11,319,349 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 18, 2026 | Buy | +10,600 | $8.93 | $94.66K | 11,308,749 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 15, 2026 | Buy | +8,100 | $8.71 | $70.55K | 11,298,149 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 14, 2026 | Buy | +8,100 | $7.78 | $63.02K | 11,290,049 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 13, 2026 | Buy | +7,400 | $7.99 | $59.13K | 11,281,949 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | May 12, 2026 | Buy | +8,100 | $7.82 | $63.34K | 11,274,549 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 13, 2026 | Buy | +27,800 | $9.35 | $259.93K | 11,266,449 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 12, 2026 | Buy | +27,800 | $9.40 | $261.32K | 11,238,649 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 11, 2026 | Buy | +27,800 | $9.33 | $259.37K | 11,210,849 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 10, 2026 | Buy | +27,800 | $8.99 | $249.92K | 11,183,049 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 9, 2026 | Buy | +27,800 | $9.30 | $258.54K | 11,136,249 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 6, 2026 | Buy | +19,000 | $9.19 | $174.61K | 11,127,449 |
| Brent Magid Director | Mar 6, 2026 | Sale | −26,804 | $9.08 | $243.38K | 8,760 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 5, 2026 | Buy | +19,000 | $9.26 | $175.94K | 11,108,449 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 4, 2026 | Buy | +19,000 | $9.16 | $174.04K | 11,089,449 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +1,000 | $9.17 | $9.17K | 3,237,800 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +1,500 | $9.20 | $13.80K | 3,241,300 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +500 | $9.87 | $4.94K | 3,235,300 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +500 | $9.85 | $4.93K | 3,235,800 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +500 | $9.60 | $4.80K | 3,236,300 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +2,000 | $8.99 | $17.98K | 3,239,800 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +500 | $9.32 | $4.66K | 3,236,800 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +500 | $9.05 | $4.53K | 3,244,800 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +1,000 | $8.80 | $8.80K | 3,244,300 |
| Digital Ltd Quint 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +2,000 | $8.84 | $17.68K | 3,243,300 |
| David Henry Hoffmann Director, 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Buy | +19,000 | $9.16 | $174.04K | 11,070,449 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.
Planned insider sales
Notices of proposed sale filed on Form 144 before shares are sold
| Seller | Filed | Shares | Market value | Planned sale | Acquired through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert W. Moloney Iii Former Director | Jul 29, 2026 | 20,887 | $159.94K | Jul 29, 2026 | Compensation |
| Herbert W. Moloney Iii Director | Jun 11, 2026 | 24,000 | $245.04K | Jun 11, 2026 | Compensation |
| Timothy R. Millage Officer | Feb 24, 2026 | 30,210 | $271.89K | Feb 24, 2026 | Stock Award |