| Annual · values | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -5.54 M USD | 1.12 M USD | -2.52 M USD | 3.43 M USD | 50.08 M USD | 49.87 M USD | 57.68 M USD | 59.30 M USD | 72.28 M USD | 79.19 M USD | 74.48 M USD | 82.08 M USD |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 18.84 M USD | 27.62 M USD | 30.62 M USD | 36.54 M USD | 42.84 M USD | 36.13 M USD | 29.33 M USD | 31.77 M USD | 41.28 M USD | 43.44 M USD | 45.56 M USD | 47.17 M USD |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 1.76 M USD | 1.75 M USD | 1.81 M USD | 1.34 M USD | 854000 USD | 1.29 M USD | 1.64 M USD | 1.86 M USD | 2.09 M USD | — | — | — |
| Capital Expenditures | 1.54 M USD | 9.21 M USD | 5.11 M USD | 7.54 M USD | 7.48 M USD | 8.10 M USD | 5.90 M USD | 6.03 M USD | 4.08 M USD | 7.09 M USD | 9.71 M USD | 13.66 M USD |
| Cash Flow from Investing | 7.71 M USD | 3.73 M USD | 7.98 M USD | 6.34 M USD | -2.28 M USD | -118.18 M USD | -10.93 M USD | -72000 USD | -9.46 M USD | 34.51 M USD | -208000 USD | -9.28 M USD |
| Cash Flow from Financing | -1.78 M USD | -9.80 M USD | -7.09 M USD | -19.69 M USD | -55.42 M USD | 93.39 M USD | -43.48 M USD | -64.47 M USD | -69.19 M USD | -107.85 M USD | -79.84 M USD | -73.65 M USD |
| Dividends Paid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stock Buybacks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Free Cash Flow | -7.08 M USD | -8.09 M USD | -7.63 M USD | -4.11 M USD | 42.60 M USD | 41.77 M USD | 51.77 M USD | 53.27 M USD | 68.20 M USD | 72.10 M USD | 64.77 M USD | 68.41 M USD |
Lee Enterprises, Inc. operates as a media company, primarily engaged in the publication of newspapers, digital services, and other related media properties. With a portfolio encompassing daily newspapers and a range of digital platforms, Lee Enterprises focuses on delivering local and regional news, which serves as a crucial information source for the communities it covers. The company primarily affects the media and publishing industry, contributing to public discourse and keeping their audience informed about local events, politics, and developments. Importantly, Lee Enterprises also offers advertising services, leveraging both print and online mediums to reach targeted audiences, thereby assisting local businesses in their marketing efforts. In the evolving digital landscape, Lee Enterprises has adapted by strengthening its online presence, aiming to balance the traditional print model with digital innovation. This strategic positioning highlights its enduring role in the media sector as it navigates changing consumer preferences and technological advancements across the market.