LEE (Lee Enterprises) Net Income (Continuing Operations): $-7.5 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LEE Lee Enterprises Inc LEE
37 GF Score
Price $8.57
GF Value $3.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Enterprises Net Income (Continuing Operations)?

Lee Enterprises LEE +5.05% 37 Net Income (Continuing Operations) is $-7.5 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEE with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Net Income (Continuing Operations) indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. Lee Enterprises's Net Income (Continuing Operations) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.2 Mil. Its Net Income (Continuing Operations) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-7.5 Mil.

Lee Enterprises  (NAS:LEE) Net Income (Continuing Operations) Explanation

Net Income (Continuing Operations) excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Lee Enterprises Net Income (Continuing Operations) Related Terms

Lee Enterprises Net Income (Continuing Operations) Historical Data

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Lee Enterprises Net Income (Continuing Operations) Chart

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Lee Enterprises Net Income (Continuing Operations) Calculation

Net Income (Continuing Operations) indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period.

Net Income (Continuing Operations) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.5 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Net Income (Continuing Operations) of $-7.5 Mil mean?
Lee Enterprises (LEE) has a Net Income (Continuing Operations) of $-7.5 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Net Income (Continuing operations) is the total net earnings from a company's continuing operations. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Net Income (Continuing Operations) too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Net Income (Continuing Operations) is $-7.5 Mil. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' Net Income (Continuing Operations) compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Net Income (Continuing Operations) of $-7.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Income (Continuing Operations) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Net Income (Continuing Operations) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Net Income (Continuing Operations) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Income (Continuing Operations) mean?
A high Net Income (Continuing Operations) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Income (Continuing operations) is the total net earnings from a company's continuing operations. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Net Income (Continuing Operations) is $-7.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises (LEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.76, compared to a current price of $8.57 — trading 127.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Income (Continuing Operations) is $-7.5 Mil. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Income (Continuing Operations) calculated?
Net Income (Continuing Operations) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (LEE), the current Net Income (Continuing Operations) is $-7.5 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lee Enterprises (LEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.57 is trading 127.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.76. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEE:

  • Net Income (Continuing Operations): $-7.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.76 vs. price of $8.57 (127.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lee Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges LE7:Germany
Address 4600 E 53rd Street, Davenport, IA, USA, 52807
Lee Enterprises Inc is a local news publication company in the United States. It is a digital-first subscription business providing local markets with valuable, high-quality, trusted, intensely local news, information, advertising, and marketing services. The product portfolio of the company includes digital subscription platforms, daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers, and niche products, all delivering original local news and information as well as national and international news. The products offer digital and print editions, and content and advertising are available in real-time through the websites and mobile apps.
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