Lee Enterprises, Incorporated
LEE
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#17930
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a long-standing media organization founded in... 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 clients—such as media companies, universities, television stations, and niche publishers—create, 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.
Share Price
$6.75
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$150.47M
Change (1 day)
2.43%
Change (1 year)
28.82%
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Category
Communication Services
Operating Margin for Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 6.64%
According to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 6.64%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 3.53%.
Operating Margin history for Lee Enterprises, Incorporated from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 6.64% | 88.10% |
| 2025 | 3.53% | 377.03% |
| 2024 | 0.74% | -86.25% |
| 2023 | 5.38% | 69.18% |
| 2022 | 3.18% | -55.34% |
| 2021 | 7.12% | -12.53% |
| 2020 | 8.14% | -44.47% |
| 2019 | 14.66% | -9.90% |
| 2018 | 16.27% | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 16.32% | -3.60% |
| 2016 | 16.93% | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 16.86% | -2.20% |
| 2014 | 17.24% | -303.06% |
| 2013 | -8.49% | -158.67% |
| 2012 | 14.47% | -205.85% |
| 2011 | -13.67% | -172.48% |
| 2010 | 18.86% | -191.60% |
| 2009 | -20.59% | -74.12% |
| 2008 | -79.56% | -4,569.66% |
| 2007 | 1.78% | -90.15% |
| 2006 | 18.08% | 0.11% |
| 2005 | 18.06% | -10.73% |
| 2004 | 20.23% | -3.71% |
| 2003 | 21.01% | -2.05% |
| 2002 | 21.45% | 8.11% |
| 2001 | 19.84% | -10.02% |
| 2000 | 22.05% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.40% | -98.28% |
US
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| 18.79% | -97.17% |
GB
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| 16.29% | -97.55% |
US
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| 14.53% | -97.81% |
GB
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| 11.91% | -98.21% |
NO
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin
What is Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin?
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin is 6.64%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin was 3.53%, compared with 0.74% in 2024.
How has Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin was highest in 2020 (8.14%) and lowest in 2024 (0.74%).
How does Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's operating margin (6.64%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Informa plc, with 18.79%.