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Lee Enterprises Earnings Calls
| Release date | May 07, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.94 |
| EPS actual | -$0.160 |
| EPS Surprise | 82.98% |
| Revenue estimate | 121.964M |
| Revenue actual | 121.964M |
| Release date | Feb 10, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.690 |
| EPS actual | -$0.92 |
| EPS Surprise | -33.33% |
| Revenue estimate | 130.062M |
| Revenue actual | 130.062M |
| Release date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.0600 |
| EPS actual | -$1.06 |
| EPS Surprise | -1,666.67% |
| Revenue estimate | 153.06M |
| Revenue actual | 139.105M |
| Revenue Surprise | -9.12% |
| Release date | Aug 07, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.130 |
| EPS actual | -$0.310 |
| EPS Surprise | -138.46% |
| Revenue estimate | 147.46M |
| Revenue actual | 141.294M |
| Revenue Surprise | -4.18% |
Last 4 Quarters for Lee Enterprises
Below you can see how LEE performed 4 days prior and 4 days after releasing the earnings report. Also, you can see the pre-estimates and the actual earnings. This information can give you a slight idea of what you might expect for the next quarter's release.
| Release date | Aug 07, 2025 |
| Price on release | $4.46 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.130 |
| EPS actual | -$0.310 |
| EPS surprise | -138.46% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2025 | $4.64 |
| Aug 04, 2025 | $4.94 |
| Aug 05, 2025 | $4.90 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | $4.85 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | $4.46 |
| Aug 08, 2025 | $4.36 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $4.14 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $3.86 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $4.64 |
| 4 days before | -3.88% |
| 4 days after | 4.04% |
| On release day | -2.15% |
| Change in period | 0% |
| Release date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Price on release | $3.95 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.0600 |
| EPS actual | -$1.06 |
| EPS surprise | -1,666.67% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | $4.49 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $4.56 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $4.25 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $4.35 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $3.95 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $3.95 |
| Dec 01, 2025 | $4.04 |
| Dec 02, 2025 | $3.87 |
| Dec 03, 2025 | $3.70 |
| 4 days before | -12.01% |
| 4 days after | -6.33% |
| On release day | 0% |
| Change in period | -17.58% |
| Release date | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Price on release | $5.76 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.690 |
| EPS actual | -$0.92 |
| EPS surprise | -33.33% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Feb 04, 2026 | $5.61 |
| Feb 05, 2026 | $5.53 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | $5.28 |
| Feb 09, 2026 | $5.44 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $5.76 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $6.80 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $6.63 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $6.90 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $7.08 |
| 4 days before | 2.67% |
| 4 days after | 22.92% |
| On release day | 18.06% |
| Change in period | 26.20% |
| Release date | May 07, 2026 |
| Price on release | $8.00 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.94 |
| EPS actual | -$0.160 |
| EPS surprise | 82.98% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| May 01, 2026 | $8.32 |
| May 04, 2026 | $8.24 |
| May 05, 2026 | $8.17 |
| May 06, 2026 | $8.15 |
| May 07, 2026 | $8.00 |
| May 08, 2026 | $7.98 |
| May 11, 2026 | $7.91 |
| May 12, 2026 | $8.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | $7.82 |
| 4 days before | -3.85% |
| 4 days after | -2.25% |
| On release day | -0.250% |
| Change in period | -6.01% |
Lee Enterprises Earnings Call Transcript Summary of Q1 2026
Lee Enterprises reported a strong start to fiscal 2026 driven by its digital transformation and balance sheet actions. Key financials for Q1 include adjusted EBITDA up 61% year-over-year to $12 million (Q1 margin 9.4% vs. 5.3% prior year), $70M in total digital revenue representing 54% of total revenue, and 609,000 digital-only subscribers generating $23M in revenue (digital-only subscription revenue +5% YoY). The company completed a $50 million private placement of common stock at $3.25 per share, anchored by investor David Hoffmann (who becomes Chairman), and concurrently amended its credit agreement to cut the interest rate on $455M of debt from 9% to 5%, expected to yield approximately $18M of annual interest savings (up to ~$90M over five years). Management reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance of mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth. Other balance-sheet items: termination of the fully funded defined benefit pension plan and identification of $26M in noncore assets to monetize. Management emphasized continued investment in digital products, operational cost discipline (cash costs down $17M YoY), and a strategic partnership with Hudl to expand local sports video content. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks described in SEC filings.
