• $242.5M
    Market Cap
  • 56.30%
    1-Year Change
  • Publishing
    Industry

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Lee Enterprises, Inc. Names Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers

Lee Enterprises announced the permanent appointments of Nathan Bekke as President and CEO and Josh Rinehults as CFO, following their interim roles since February 2026. Both executives have demonstrated strong leadership and industry expertise. The company reported Q1 adjusted EBITDA growth of 61% year-over-year and completed a $50M strategic equity investment that reduced debt interest rates from 9% to 5%.

04/24/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast May 7, 2026

Lee Enterprises announced strong Q1 2026 results with adjusted EBITDA growth of $5M (61% YOY) and successfully closed a $50M strategic equity investment. The company also reduced its outstanding debt interest rate from 9% to 5%, enhancing financial stability.

04/23/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

FOA: For Our Attention Investigates Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Finance of America Companies Inc. Board of Directors

Abbott Cooper PLLC is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the Boards of Directors of Finance of America Companies Inc., MarketWise Inc., and Lee Enterprises on behalf of stockholders. The investigations focus on whether the boards have fulfilled their fiduciary obligations, including their duty of loyalty to shareholders.

02/27/2026, 11:22 PM • GlobeNewswire

Abbott Cooper PLLC Investigates Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by MarketWise, Inc. Board of Directors

Abbott Cooper PLLC is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the Board of Directors of MarketWise, Inc., focusing on whether the board has fulfilled its fiduciary obligations to stockholders, including its duty of loyalty. The law firm is also investigating similar issues at Lee Enterprises, Incorporated.

02/24/2026, 11:48 PM • GlobeNewswire

Abbott Cooper PLLC Investigates Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Board of Directors

Abbott Cooper PLLC is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the Board of Directors of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (Nasdaq: LEE) and MarketWise, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTW) on behalf of stockholders. The investigation focuses on whether the boards have fulfilled their fiduciary obligations, including their duty of loyalty to shareholders.

02/24/2026, 11:12 PM • GlobeNewswire

Lee Enterprises Closes Strategic Investment, Welcomes David Hoffmann to Board

Lee Enterprises closed a $50 million strategic equity private placement led by David Hoffmann, who joined the company's board as chairman. Concurrently, the company amended its credit facility to reduce the annual interest rate on $455.5 million of long-term debt from 9% to 5% for five years, significantly improving its capital structure and cash flow outlook.

02/05/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast February 10, 2026

Lee Enterprises has scheduled a conference call for February 10, 2026, to discuss preliminary results for the quarter ended December 28, 2025. The company, a major subscription and advertising platform operating in 72 markets across 25 states, continues to focus on local news and digital products while navigating strategic transitions.

01/29/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Lee Enterprises Announces New Date for Special Meeting of Stockholders

Lee Enterprises has rescheduled its Special Meeting of Stockholders from December 4 to December 19, 2025, to provide more time for stockholder engagement and maximize participation.

12/02/2025, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Lee Enterprises, Inc. Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer Tim Millage

Lee Enterprises' CFO Tim Millage will resign in February 2026 to become an Executive Pastor at Coram Deo Bible Church, with the company initiating a search for his replacement while expressing gratitude for his leadership.

11/21/2025, 5:32 PM • GlobeNewswire

Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast August 7, 2025

Lee Enterprises announced its Q2 2025 financial results, highlighting strong digital performance with total digital revenue of $73M, representing 53% of total revenue and a 20% year-over-year increase in digital-only subscriptions.

07/24/2025, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nathan Bekke Named Chief Operating Officer

Nathan Bekke has been named Chief Operating Officer of Lee Enterprises, a leading provider of local news and information. Bekke has played a key role in Lee's digital transformation and has been instrumental in driving revenue and audience growth.

06/20/2025, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

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Statistics

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Day Range
$10.61
$11.36
$10.80
1-Year Range
$3.40
$11.76
$10.80
Latest Close$10.80
Change
+$0.09 (+0.83%)
Volume77,831
Market Cap$242.5M
Shares Outstanding22.2M
P/E (TTM)-5.44
Diluted EPS (TTM)-$2.00
Enterprise Value$644.7M

Information as of 06/02/2026

Company Profile

LEE ENTERPRISES INC
https://www.lee.net
$242.5M
Market Cap
-$16.1M
Net Income
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Publishing
4600 E 53rd Street, Davenport, IA, United States, 52807
563 383 2100

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a digital-first subscription and marketing services company, provides local news and information, and advertising services in the United States. The company offers digital subscription platforms; daily and weekly newspapers; and niche products for national and international news are accessible across digital and print formats through websites and mobile applications. It also provides subscription services through digital and print subscriptions; and omni-channel marketing solutions, including digital, print, programmatic, video, and social media campaigns. In addition, the company offers commercial printing, distribution, and other digital services through SaaS content management solution. Lee Enterprises, Incorporated was founded in 1890 and is based in Davenport, Iowa.

Key Executives

  • Nathan E. Bekke
  • Timothy R. Millage
  • Josh Rinehults
  • Nicole Henley-Cox
  • Astrid J. Garcia

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Mutual Funds182.9M (73.40%)
  • Institutions43.1M (17.31%)
  • Insiders23.2M (9.29%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)