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LEE Stock Forecast: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026

$7.33

+1.66% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap

$163.4M

Ticker Nerd rank

52 / 100

Median analyst target

—

Analysts covering

Revenue$126.0M−10.8% y/y

Operating income$13.0M

Net income$5.2M

Free cash flow$6.8M

Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown

Total return, dividends reinvested

−4.7%

−8.9%

YTD

+53.0%

+37.0%

From 52W high

−37.7%

From 52W low

+115.6%

$12

52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close

Ticker Nerd rank

LEE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Lee Enterprises, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026

52 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth

Momentum

Size

Accruals

Quality

Volatility

Issuance

Value

Revisions

Growth (85): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

LEE stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LEE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LEE appears on the weeks it earns a place.

Performance

LEE vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Lee Enterprises, Inc. returned +37.0% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LEE vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100

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Estimates

LEE analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation

Trailing P/E: −1.2×
Price / sales: 0.3×
Price / book: 4161.3×
EV / EBITDA: 11.0×

Growth & margins

Revenue growth (YoY): −10.8%
Earnings growth (YoY): −10.8%
Gross margin: 98.0%
Operating margin: 11.1%
Net margin: −1.8%

Returns & dividend

Return on equity: 91.8%
Return on assets: 3.9%
Dividend yield: 10.4%

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

Lee Enterprises, Inc. has a market value of $163.4M and an enterprise value of $581.5M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $517.1M. The latest quarter shrank 10.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$7.5M, a −1.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.93.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$578K.
Shares outstanding: 22.3M.
Trailing P/E: −1.2×; forward P/E: 13.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 10.43%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Lee Enterprises, Inc. employs 2,230 people — $232K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LEE vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPublishing

Company	Market cap	TKN rank
LEELee Enterprises, Inc.	$163.4M	52
SCHLScholastic Corp.	$655.5M	79
TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc.	$918.0M	85
EDUCEducational Development Corp.	$11.2M	66
WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.	$2.4B	72
CURICuriosityStream, Inc.*	$162.1M	95
SSTKShutterstock, Inc.*	$161.3M	49

* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few publishing companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Lee Enterprises, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest LEE news & analysis

LEE Investors Have Opportunity to Join Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Fraud Investigation with SBS Law

GlobeNewsWire · 9 Sept 2026negative

Law firm Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP announced it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Lee Enterprises for potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the company's directors and management.

Why it matters — The investigation signals potential legal exposure for Lee Enterprises' leadership that could affect shareholder confidence and company reputation.

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Lee With Neutral Recommendation

Zacks Investment Research · 8 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research initiated coverage of Lee Enterprises with a "Neutral" rating, becoming the first on Wall Street to do so. The note highlighted lower financing costs and deleveraging opportunities while tempering that with revenue contraction and print erosion.

Why it matters — LEE watchers would care because a major research firm has begun formal coverage of the stock, offering an independent assessment that balances improving financial conditions against persistent revenue and print headwinds.

LEE Investors Have Opportunity to Join Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Fraud Investigation with SBS Law

Business Wire · 23 Aug 2026negative

SBS Law is inviting Lee Enterprises (LEE) investors to join a fraud investigation into the company. The announcement, distributed via Business Wire, provides an opportunity for investors to participate in the inquiry.

Why it matters — A fraud investigation launch signals potential legal and reputational concerns that LEE shareholders would want to monitor.

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Lee Enterprises' Q3 2026 earnings call transcript has been published, documenting management's discussion of the company's quarterly performance.

Why it matters — The transcript gives Lee Enterprises watchers direct access to management's commentary on the latest quarterly results.

Lee Enterprises Reports Strong Third Quarter Results and Increases 2026 Fiscal Year Outlook

GlobeNewsWire · 6 Aug 2026positive

Lee Enterprises reported preliminary third quarter fiscal 2026 results, including net income of $5 million, 23% year-over-year growth in Adjusted EBITDA, and digital revenue reaching 57% of total revenue. The company ended the quarter with $59 million in cash and increased its fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook.

Why it matters — Lee watchers would track this item because it shows continued progress on the company's digital-first strategy, with rising profitability and an upgraded full-year outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LEE stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LEE?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Lee Enterprises, Inc. ranks 52 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (85 of 100).

What is the LEE stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Lee Enterprises, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LEE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has LEE stock performed over the past year?

Lee Enterprises, Inc. returned +37.0% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Lee Enterprises, Inc. do?

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is a U.S. media company focused on local news, information, advertising, and marketing services.

What is the latest news on LEE?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 9 Sept 2026): "LEE Investors Have Opportunity to Join Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Fraud Investigation with SBS Law". Law firm Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP announced it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Lee Enterprises for potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the company's directors and management.

Company

About Lee Enterprises, Inc.

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is a U.S. media company focused on local news, information, advertising, and marketing services. Lee Enterprises operates a digital-first subscription business that serves communities through daily newspapers, weekly and specialty publications, and a range of online products. Its offerings include print and digital editions, local publishing platforms, content management services, commercial printing, and digital marketing solutions for businesses. The company serves advertisers across local, regional, and national markets, helping connect audiences with community-focused content and commercial messaging. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, Lee Enterprises plays an important role in local journalism and market-specific media distribution across multiple U.S. markets.

CEO Mr. Nathan E. Bekke · 2,230 employees · United States · https://www.lee.net