LEECommunication Services · PublishingTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (85): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LEE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 83% of US stocks
Cheaper than 87% of US stocks
Cheaper than 1% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| LEELee Enterprises, Inc. | $190.2M | 47 |
| SCHLScholastic Corp. | $781.5M | 81 |
| TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc. | $1.0B | 88 |
| WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. | $2.6B | 95 |
| EDUCEducational Development Corp. | $11.8M | 63 |
| ANGIAngi, Inc.* | $189.3M | 62 |
| CABOCable One, Inc.* | $195.6M | 48 |
* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few publishing companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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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 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.
Lee Enterprises has scheduled an audio webcast and conference call for August 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. Central Time to discuss its quarterly results.
Why it matters — Investors and analysts tracking Lee Enterprises will be able to hear management's discussion of the company's recent financial performance and outlook.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Lee Enterprises, Inc. ranks 47 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).
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.
Lee Enterprises, Inc. returned +103.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Lee Enterprises, Inc. operates as a media company, primarily engaged in the publication of newspapers, digital services, and other related media properties.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 6 Aug 2026): "Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Lee Enterprises' Q3 2026 earnings call transcript has been published, documenting management's discussion of the company's quarterly performance.
Lee Enterprises, Inc. operates as a media company, primarily engaged in the publication of newspapers, digital services, and other related media properties. With a portfolio encompassing daily newspapers and a range of digital platforms, Lee Enterprises focuses on delivering local and regional news, which serves as a crucial information source for the communities it covers. The company primarily affects the media and publishing industry, contributing to public discourse and keeping their audience informed about local events, politics, and developments. Importantly, Lee Enterprises also offers advertising services, leveraging both print and online mediums to reach targeted audiences, thereby assisting local businesses in their marketing efforts. In the evolving digital landscape, Lee Enterprises has adapted by strengthening its online presence, aiming to balance the traditional print model with digital innovation. This strategic positioning highlights its enduring role in the media sector as it navigates changing consumer preferences and technological advancements across the market.
CEO Mr. Nathan E. Bekke · 2,230 employees · United States · https://www.lee.net