Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is projected to rise to $11.89 by 2027, a +20% move from its current price of $9.91. LEE is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $9.63 | $9.91 | $10.20 | +0.01% |
| May 30 | $9.52 | $9.91 | $10.33 | +0.03% |
| May 31 | $9.43 | $9.91 | $10.42 | +0.04% |
| Jun 1 | $9.36 | $9.92 | $10.50 | +0.06% |
| Jun 2 | $9.30 | $9.92 | $10.58 | +0.07% |
| Jun 3 | $9.24 | $9.92 | $10.64 | +0.09% |
| Jun 4 | $9.19 | $9.92 | $10.71 | +0.10% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $9.19 | $9.92 | $10.71 | +0.10% |
| Week 2 | $8.91 | $9.93 | $11.06 | +0.20% |
| Week 3 | $8.71 | $9.94 | $11.34 | +0.30% |
| Week 4 | $8.54 | $9.95 | $11.59 | +0.40% |
| Week 5 | $8.40 | $9.96 | $11.81 | +0.50% |
| Week 6 | $8.27 | $9.97 | $12.02 | +0.61% |
| Week 7 | $8.16 | $9.98 | $12.21 | +0.71% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is a digital-first subscription and marketing services company that provides local news and information, and advertising services in the United States.
The company offers digital subscription platforms; daily and weekly newspapers; and niche products for national and international news are accessible across digital and print formats through websites and mobile applications. It also provides subscription services through digital and print subscriptions; and omni-channel marketing solutions, including digital, print, programmatic, video, and social media campaigns.
In addition, the company offers commercial printing, distribution, and other digital services through SaaS content management solution. Lee Enterprises, Incorporated was founded in 1890 and is based in Davenport, Iowa.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) is in the Communication Services sector.
The stock is currently priced at $9.40 per share and has a market capitalization of $208.96M, ranking 3815.
The year-by-year forecast points to a rising path after 2026. In 2026 the average price is $9.40 with a range from $4.59 to $12.33 (sentiment NEUTRAL, ROI 0%). From 2027 onward the averages rise to $11.04 (ROI 17.4), $11.56 (ROI 23) and $13.99 (ROI 48.9) in 2029, reaching $16.99 in 2030 (ROI 80.8, sentiment BULLISH).
The forecast then extends to 2040 with $46.59 (ROI 395.7) and to 2050 with $94.59 (ROI 906.3), illustrating a long-term bullish trajectory.
A major floor 48.6% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 21.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 14.1% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key LEE support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of LEE market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $9.60 | Buy | $9.54 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $8.99 | Buy | $9.17 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $8.57 | Buy | $8.83 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $8.51 | Buy | $8.42 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $7.63 | Buy | $7.72 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $6.01 | Buy | $7.24 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 72.85 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 155.97 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.19 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 24.19 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.01 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.21 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.08 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 84.98 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 1.91 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 36.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 9.91 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 21.09 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.20 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, with RSI14 at 70.
Prices are trading above the SMA50 of $8.49 and the SMA200 of $5.96.
Key support is at $7.82 and resistance at $9.51, with the 30-day trading range between $7.74 and $11.41.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.59 | $9.91 | $13.03 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $9.38 | $11.89 | $16.01 | +20% | Bullish | |
| $9.61 | $12.54 | $17.52 | +27% | Bullish | |
| $11.53 | $15.42 | $22.18 | +56% | Bullish | |
| $13.91 | $19.00 | $28.03 | +92% | Bullish | |
| $15.80 | $22.00 | $33.17 | +122% | Bullish | |
| $18.92 | $26.84 | $41.27 | +171% | Bullish | |
| $18.94 | $27.33 | $42.78 | +176% | Bullish | |
| $18.63 | $27.34 | $43.50 | +176% | Bullish | |
| $21.29 | $31.74 | $51.26 | +220% | Bullish | |
| $33.72 | $54.01 | $92.98 | +445% | Bullish | |
| $62.10 | $112.68 | $212.86 | +10.4x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4.59 | $9.91 | $11.70 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $8.60 | $10.11 | $12.18 | +2.01% |
| July 2026 | $8.46 | $10.04 | $12.27 | -0.68% |
| August 2026 | $8.63 | $10.31 | $12.74 | +2.72% |
| September 2026 | $8.74 | $10.50 | $13.09 | +1.83% |
| October 2026 | $8.43 | $10.18 | $12.79 | -3.03% |
| November 2026 | $8.23 | $9.99 | $12.64 | -1.89% |
| December 2026 | $8.39 | $10.23 | $13.03 | +2.36% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month LEE forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, LEE is projected to trade between $4.59 and $13.03, averaging $9.91 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $9.91. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's 2027 outlook centres on $11.89, within a $9.38 to $16.01 range. That is up +20% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +20% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, LEE could reach as high as $17.52, with a base case around $12.54 and support toward $9.61 — roughly +27% from $9.91. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect LEE to range from $11.53 to $22.18 through 2029. The $15.42 average target implies a +56% move from current prices. That is up +23% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The LEE price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $19.00 (low $13.91, high $28.03) — a potential gain of +92% on today's $9.91. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, LEE is projected to trade between $15.80 and $33.17, averaging $22.00 — a potential gain of +122% from today's $9.91. That is up +16% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's 2032 outlook centres on $26.84, within a $18.92 to $41.27 range. That is up +22% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +171% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, LEE could reach as high as $42.78, with a base case around $27.33 and support toward $18.94 — roughly +176% from $9.91. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect LEE to range from $18.63 to $43.50 through 2034. The $27.34 average target implies a +176% move from current prices. That is up 0% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The LEE price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $31.74 (low $21.29, high $51.26) — a potential gain of +220% on today's $9.91. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, LEE is projected to trade between $33.72 and $92.98, averaging $54.01 — a potential gain of +445% from today's $9.91. That is up +70% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's 2050 outlook centres on $112.68, within a $62.10 to $212.86 range. That is up +109% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +10.4x change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in LEE today (≈ 100.908174 LEE) could be worth
$11,370.58
+$10,370.58 (+1037%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected LEE price of $112.68 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in LEEwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in LEE on May 27, 2025 (≈ 150.375938 LEE) would be worth
$1,490.23
+$490.23 (+49.0%) today · 1.49× · US Dollar
Based on a LEE entry price of $6.65 vs. today's $9.91.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $9.51 | $1,042.06 | +4.2% |
| 1 month ago | $8.34 | $1,188.25 | +18.8% |
| 3 months ago | $8.68 | $1,141.71 | +14.2% |
| 6 months ago | $3.95 | $2,508.86 | +150.9% |
| 1 year ago | $6.65 | $1,490.23 | +49.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $31.03 | $319.37 | -68.1% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $20.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $20.00: $444.6M
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory from 2028 onward, after a neutral stance in 2026 and 2027. By 2030 the average price is $16.99 with a projected ROI of 80.8% and a bullish sentiment. By 2040 the average is $46.59 with a ROI of 395.7%, and by 2050 the average is $94.59 with a ROI of 906.3%.
These are estimates, not guarantees, and actual results depend on market conditions. The forecast reflects a pathway of rising averages and higher upside potential over the long term, with increasing max values as shown in the year-by-year figures.
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The 2030 forecast shows a min of $12.39, an average of $16.99, and a max of $25.18, with a projected ROI of 80.8% and bullish sentiment.
Forecasts indicate a long-running bullish path beyond 2026, with 2030 average $16.99 and ROI 80.8%, 2040 average $46.59 and ROI 395.7%, and 2050 average $94.59 and ROI 906.3%. However, 2026 is Neutral and there is no guarantee; outcomes depend on market conditions.
Yes—the 2050 max is $180.16, which would exceed $100; earlier years’ maxes are $25.18 (2030) and $80.78 (2040).
The 30-day range is $7.74 to $11.41, with current price at $9.40.
Current price is $9.40 and market cap is $208.96M; the rank is 3815.
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