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Lee Enterprises (LEE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Lee Enterprises (LEE) reported Q3 FY2026 net income of $5.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $18.4 million, up 23% year over year. Digital revenue was $71.6 million, 57% of operating revenue, with 584,000 digital-only subscribers. Management raised full-year adjusted EBITDA growth outlook to 22% to 28% and cited lower interest expense after a rate reduction.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As previously disclosed, on April 23, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Com

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Lee Enterprises reported Q3 2026 progress toward a digital-first model, saying digital revenue was 57% of total revenue. It cited a 15% cash cost reduction and fifth straight quarter of comparable adjusted EBITDA growth, raising full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to 22% to 28%. The company expects about $18M annual interest savings, positive net income of $5.2M, and plans debt paydown using excess cash and non-core asset sales.

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  • Digital mix shift and lower interest expense drove profitability, while management raised full-year adjusted EBITDA growth outlook to 22% to 28%.

    fool.com · Aug 14, 2026

  • This is an equity-compensation disclosure (PSU award terms) rather than a new operating or financial datapoint.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Aug 11, 2026

  • The call frames a credible digital-first margin and debt-reduction path, which can re-rate near-term earnings power and credit risk.

    yahoo.com · Aug 8, 2026

  • The 8-K discloses a fresh earnings datapoint (Q3 net income and Adjusted EBITDA) plus an explicit FY2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance increase, which can reprice the stock’s forward cash-flow expectations.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Aug 6, 2026

  • Board retirement is a governance change with typically limited near-term fundamentals impact, unless it signals broader leadership turnover.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Jul 30, 2026

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Lee Enterprises (LEE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Lee Enterprises (LEE) reported Q3 FY2026 net income of $5.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $18.4 million, up 23% year over year. Digital revenue was $71.6 million, 57% of operating revenue, with 584,000 digital-only subscribers. Management raised full-year adjusted EBITDA growth outlook to 22% to 28% and cited lower interest expense after a rate reduction.

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LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As previously disclosed, on April 23, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Com

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Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Lee Enterprises reported Q3 2026 progress toward a digital-first model, saying digital revenue was 57% of total revenue. It cited a 15% cash cost reduction and fifth straight quarter of comparable adjusted EBITDA growth, raising full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to 22% to 28%. The company expects about $18M annual interest savings, positive net income of $5.2M, and plans debt paydown using excess cash and non-core asset sales.

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LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Lee Enterprises Reports Strong Third Quarter Results and Increases 2026 Fiscal Year Outlook Delivered Net Income of $5 million 23% YOY Adjusted EBITDA (1) growth in Q3 Digital revenue (2) represents 57% of total revenue in Q3 Ended Q3 with $59 million in cash Increased fiscal 202

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LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On July 28, 2026, Herbert W. Moloney III informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (th

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LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE): Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. lee-20260724 false 0000058361 0000058361 2026-07-24 2026-07-24 0000058361 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2026-07-24 2026-07-24 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

Editor Penny Rosenberg Suddenly Leaves Gazette

Lee Enterprises removed editor Penny Rosenberg from the Corvallis Gazette-Times and Albany Democrat-Herald and replaced her with Paul W. Smith, who arrived from New Mexico. The article links the change to Lee’s $50 million deal giving David Hoffmann a majority stake and to July 4 front-page promotions of Hoffmann. Rosenberg declined comment; Smith’s background is business and marketing.

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LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. lee-20260707 false 0000058361 0000058361 2026-07-07 2026-07-08 0000058361 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2026-07-07 2026-07-08 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

According to the article, David Hoffmann became chairman of Lee Enterprises in February after leading a $50 million strategic equity private placement ($35 million personally). The deal reportedly improved Lee’s cash position and reduced debt interest from 9% to 5%, implying ~$90 million savings over five years. Lee’s stock price rose after the announcement; Hoffmann also bought multiple community newspapers.

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