Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.00
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
LEE Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
LEE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.00
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score1/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR1.8%
5Y CAGR1.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return44.5%
5Y Total Return-66.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,32910Y ago$4,54920Y ago$932
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LEE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
LEE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 1/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
LEE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.8% and 5-year CAGR of 1.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LEE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -66.7%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,549 today.
LEE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$36.40
Avg/Payment$1.8200
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2008Latest | $1.9000 | — | 20.49% | Oct 1, 2008 |
| May 29, 2008 | $1.9000 | — | 11.01% | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Feb 28, 2008 | $1.9000 | — | 6.97% | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Nov 29, 2007 | $1.9000 | ↑ +5.6% | 5.27% | Jan 2, 2008 |
| Aug 29, 2007 | $1.8000 | — | 4.11% | Oct 1, 2007 |
| May 30, 2007 | $1.8000 | — | 2.88% | Jul 2, 2007 |
| Feb 27, 2007 | $1.8000 | — | 2.20% | Apr 2, 2007 |
| Nov 29, 2006 | $1.8000 | — | 2.52% | Jan 2, 2007 |
LEE Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
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Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
1.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEELee Enterprises, Inc… | $57M | — | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NYTThe New York Times C… | $11.8B | 0.9% | 32.1% | 7 | Sustainable |
 NWSNews Corporation | $15.7B | 1.1% | 39.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  GTNGray Media, Inc. | $352M | 9.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  NXSTNexstar Media Group,… | $5.0B | 3.4% | 1.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  SBGISinclair, Inc. | $955M | 7.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
LEE Annual Dividend History (1984–2025)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-6.15 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.35 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.90 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.35 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.90 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.35 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.51 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.18 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.00 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.40 | — | — | — |
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LEE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LEE stock.
How much dividend does LEE pay per share?
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is LEE's next ex-dividend date?
LEE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LEE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is LEE's dividend safe?
LEE's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has LEE increased its dividend?
LEE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.1%.
How often does LEE pay dividends?
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1984 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in LEE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LEE five years ago would be worth approximately $3,329 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LEE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LEE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.