# LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE)

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## Company

- Legal name: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc
- Ticker: LEE (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0000058361
- Industry: Newspapers: Publishing or  Publishing & Printing (SIC 2711)
- Headquarters: Davenport, IA
- Fiscal year ends: September 29
- SEC filer category: Non-accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
- Website: lee.net
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lee-enterprises
- Next earnings date: Nov 25, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $562.3M for the fiscal year ended Sep 28, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 26, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/0000058361-25-000040-index.html
- Operating income: -$4.7M for the fiscal year ended Sep 28, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 26, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/0000058361-25-000040-index.html
- Net income: -$37.6M for the fiscal year ended Sep 28, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 26, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/0000058361-25-000040-index.html
- Employees: 2,500 as of Sep 28, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/lee-20250928.htm
- Shares outstanding: 22,292,044 as of Jul 31, 2026 (10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000060/0000058361-26-000060-index.html
- Auditor: Bdo Usa, P.C., Chicago, IL, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/lee-20250928.htm

## Business

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is a leading digital-first subscription and marketing services company committed to delivering high-quality, trusted, and deeply local news and information. We serve 72 mid-sized communities across 25 states, engaging audiences through a rapidly expanding digital platform that now reaches more than 633,000 digital-only subscribers.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/lee-20250928.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | $562.3M | -$4.7M | -$37.6M |
| Sep 29, 2024 | $611.4M | $4.5M | -$25.8M |
| Sep 24, 2023 | $691.1M | $37.2M | -$5.3M |
| Sep 25, 2022 | $781.0M | $24.9M | -$2.0M |
| Sep 26, 2021 | $794.6M | $56.6M | $22.7M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/lee-enterprises-inc.json

## Officers and directors

- Nathan E. Bekke, President & CEO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathan-bekke-5582b91b1. Source: 4/A filed Aug 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000056/0001183010-26-000056-index.htm
- Kevin Mowbray, President & CEO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kevin-mowbray-42968b8. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000005/0001183010-26-000005-index.htm
- Joshua P. Rinehults, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/josh-rinehults-bb43896. Source: 8-K filed Aug 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000063/lee-20260806.htm
- Joshua Paul Rinehults, V.P., CFO and Treasurer. Source: 4/A filed Aug 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000057/0001183010-26-000057-index.htm
- Mary E. Junck, Executive Chairman. Source: 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/lee-20250928.htm
- Gregory Hoffmann, Director. Source: 8-K filed Sep 30, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000071/lee-20260924.htm
- Astrid J. Garcia, V.P. - Human Resources. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 18, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301025000036/0001183010-25-000036-index.htm
- Joseph J. Battistoni, V.P. - Sales and Marketing. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 18, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301025000034/0001183010-25-000034-index.htm
- Brent M. Magid, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/lee-20250928.htm
- Margaret R. Liberman, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/lee-20250928.htm
- Steven C. Fletcher, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/lee-20250928.htm
- Nathan Bekke, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Jan 20, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000007/def14a12026a.htm
- Herbert W. Moloney lll, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Nov 13, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000023/def14a111325.htm
- Jonathon F. Miller, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Nov 13, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000023/def14a111325.htm
- Madeline E. McIntosh, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Nov 13, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000023/def14a111325.htm
- Shaun E. McAlmont, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Nov 13, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000023/def14a111325.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 22, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000075/lee-20261016.htm
- Sep 30, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000071/lee-20260924.htm
- Sep 9, 2026: Item 4.01, Changes in registrant's certifying accountant. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000067/lee-20260902.htm
- Aug 11, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000063/lee-20260806.htm
- Aug 6, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000057/lee-20260806.htm
- Jul 30, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000053/lee-20260728.htm
- Jul 24, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000051/lee-20260724.htm
- Jul 10, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000049/lee-20260707.htm
- May 20, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000046/lee-20260514.htm
- May 7, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000038/lee-20260507.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Jun 11, 2026: Herbert W. Moloney Iii (Director) sold 24,000 shares, about $235,680. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000053/0001183010-26-000053-index.htm
- Jun 11, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 5,566 shares, about $58,083. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000050/0001183010-26-000050-index.htm
- Jun 8, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 43,325 shares, about $474,332. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000049/0001183010-26-000049-index.htm
- Jun 3, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 36,400 shares, about $390,936. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000048/0001183010-26-000048-index.htm
- May 29, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 27,400 shares, about $305,236. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000031/0001183010-26-000031-index.htm
- May 27, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 38,000 shares, about $375,884. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000030/0001183010-26-000030-index.htm
- May 21, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 31,800 shares, about $304,114. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000029/0001183010-26-000029-index.htm
- May 18, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 26,800 shares, about $228,227. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000028/0001183010-26-000028-index.htm
- May 13, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 15,500 shares, about $122,468. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000026/0001183010-26-000026-index.htm
- Mar 13, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 83,400 shares, about $780,624. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000022/0001183010-26-000022-index.htm
- Mar 10, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 74,600 shares, about $683,072. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000021/0001183010-26-000021-index.htm
- Mar 6, 2026: Brent Magid (Director) sold 26,804 shares, about $243,380. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000020/0001183010-26-000020-index.htm
- Mar 5, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 38,000 shares, about $349,980. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000019/0001183010-26-000019-index.htm
- Mar 3, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 53,200 shares, about $480,662. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000018/0001183010-26-000018-index.htm
- Feb 26, 2026: David Henry Hoffmann (Director) bought 44,110 shares, about $390,078. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000118301026000017/0001183010-26-000017-index.htm

## What management said

- "Our third quarter results demonstrate the continued execution of our digital-first strategy and the meaningful progress we are making across the business" Nathan Bekke, Lee's President and Chief Executive Officer (8-K filed Aug 6, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000057/lee-2026x628xexx991.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 22, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000075/lee-20261016.htm
- 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836125000040/lee-20250928.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000060/lee-20260628.htm
- DEF 14A filed Mar 5, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000024/lee-20260305.htm

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