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USA Today vs LEE Enterprises: TDAY and LEE compared
USA Today is the larger company: $519M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $126M for LEE Enterprises (Q3 FY26). USA Today is growing faster (-7% against -11% a year earlier). LEE Enterprises is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.9% against -1.1%.
Where the money goes: TDAY and LEE
USA Today (TDAY) · Q3 2026
USA Today, Q3 2026: revenue $519M (-7% year over year), operating margin -1.1%, net loss $4.6M, operating cash flow $16.7M. 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.
| USA Today (TDAY) | LEE Enterprises (LEE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $519M | $126M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -7% | -11% |
| Operating margin | -1.1% | 6.9% |
| Net earnings | −$4.6M | $4.7M |
| Net margin | -0.9% | 3.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $16.7M | $7.9M |
| Free cash flow | $4.3M | $6.8M |
| Market value | $969M | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $8.70 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
USA Today
- Print and commercial: $270M (52%)
- Digital: $249M (48%)
LEE Enterprises
- Advertising and marketing services: $59.3M (47%)
- Subscription: $54.7M (43%)
- Other: $11.9M (9%)
Questions
Which is bigger, USA Today or LEE Enterprises?
USA Today is the larger company: $519M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $126M for LEE Enterprises (Q3 FY26).
Is USA Today or LEE Enterprises growing faster?
USA Today is growing faster (-7% against -11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, USA Today or LEE Enterprises?
LEE Enterprises is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.9% against -1.1%.
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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.