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News vs LEE Enterprises: NWSA and LEE compared
News is the larger company: $2.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $126M for LEE Enterprises (Q3 FY26). News is growing faster (+6% against -11% a year earlier). News is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 6.9%.
Where the money goes: NWSA and LEE
News (NWSA) · Q1 FY27
News, Q1 FY27: revenue $2.3B (+6% year over year), operating margin 13.0%, net earnings $159M, operating cash flow $13.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
LEE Enterprises (LEE) · Q3 FY26
LEE Enterprises, Q3 FY26: revenue $126M (-11% year over year), operating margin 6.9%, net earnings $4.7M, operating cash flow $7.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| News (NWSA) | LEE Enterprises (LEE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $2.3B | $126M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | -11% |
| Operating margin | 13.0% | 6.9% |
| Net earnings | $159M | $4.7M |
| Net margin | 7.0% | 3.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $13.0M | $7.9M |
| Free cash flow | — | $6.8M |
| Market value | $14.3B | — |
| P/E | 17.7× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $36.42 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
News
- Circulation and subscription: $823M (36%)
- Consumer: $556M (24%)
- Real estate: $418M (18%)
- Advertising: $323M (14%)
LEE Enterprises
- Advertising and marketing services: $59.3M (47%)
- Subscription: $54.7M (43%)
- Other: $11.9M (9%)
Questions
Which is bigger, News or LEE Enterprises?
News is the larger company: $2.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $126M for LEE Enterprises (Q3 FY26).
Is News or LEE Enterprises growing faster?
News is growing faster (+6% against -11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, News or LEE Enterprises?
News is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 6.9%.
More: News earnings · how News makes money · LEE Enterprises earnings · how LEE Enterprises makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.