LEE NASDAQ
Credit Risk of going bust: higher than 91% of companies Debt: 77.6% of company value Bonds: none of note held by US funds details ▾
If the stock fell to about $1.45 (down 76%), Lee Enterprises, Incorporated would be worth roughly what it owes.
Total debt $475.3M against a stock market value of $137.5M.
Distance to default 1.43 (Merton model): prices to 2026-10-26, balance sheet 2026-06-28, debt counted $234.0M (short-term plus half of long-term), stock volatility 74.8%; Altman Z'' -1.28. A ranking and a back-test, not a forecast.
US fund filings (SEC N-PORT) show under $25M of this company's bonds, so there is no bond page. Its debt may be bank loans or privately placed. How these are computed.
Davenport, IA 52807
US
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a long-standing media organization founded in 1890 and headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, delivers local news, critical information, and diverse advertising services throughout the United States. The company publishes a range of print and digital editions, including daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers and other periodicals. Beyond traditional publishing, Lee Enterprises provides essential digital services such as web hosting and robust content management systems. Its comprehensive marketing and advertising offerings include strategies for audience expansion, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), the development of web and mobile platforms, social media engagement, and online reputation monitoring and management. Furthermore, the company offers integrated digital publishing and content management solutions designed to help various clientsâsuch as media companies, universities, television stations, and niche publishersâcreate, distribute, and monetize their multimedia content. Lee Enterprises also engages in commercial printing, distributes publications from other entities, and operates its own dedicated digital marketing agency.
Recent Insider Trades
| Name | Type | Shares | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffmann Gregory Dav | 0 | — | 2026-09-28 | |
| Hoffmann Gregory Dav | A-Award | 3,928 | $6.79 | 2026-09-28 |
| McIntosh Madeline E. | A-Award | 5,313 | $8.00 | 2026-08-31 |
| McAlmont Shaun | A-Award | 5,000 | $8.00 | 2026-08-31 |
| KRUSZEWSKI RONALD J | A-Award | 5,000 | $8.00 | 2026-08-31 |