Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE) Dividend History

Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE) is a regional media company that primarily publishes newspapers, digital media, and niche publications across the United States. Founded in 1890, it has a long history of providing local news, information, and advertising services to communities. The company focuses on local journalism through its numerous newspapers and digital platforms, serving markets across the Midwest and beyond.

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, IA, 52807
Phone: (563) 383-2100
Website: https://www.lee.net

Dividend Yield: 12.16%

Dividend Frequency: Quarterly

Dividend History

Pay Date	Amount	Ex Dividend Date	Record Date
October 01, 2008	$0.19	08/28/2008	09/02/2008
July 01, 2008	$0.19	05/29/2008	06/02/2008
April 01, 2008	$0.19	02/28/2008	03/03/2008
January 02, 2008	$0.19	11/29/2007	12/03/2007
October 01, 2007	$0.18	08/29/2007	08/31/2007
July 02, 2007	$0.18	05/30/2007	06/01/2007
April 02, 2007	$0.18	02/27/2007	03/01/2007
January 02, 2007	$0.18	11/29/2006	12/01/2006
October 02, 2006	$0.18	08/30/2006	09/01/2006
July 03, 2006	$0.18	05/30/2006	06/01/2006
April 03, 2006	$0.18	02/27/2006	03/01/2006
January 03, 2006	$0.18	11/29/2005	12/01/2005
October 03, 2005	$0.18	08/30/2005	09/01/2005
July 01, 2005	$0.18	05/27/2005	06/01/2005
April 01, 2005	$0.18	02/25/2005	03/01/2005
January 03, 2005	$0.18	11/29/2004	12/01/2004
October 01, 2004	$0.18	08/30/2004	09/01/2004
July 01, 2004	$0.18	05/27/2004	06/01/2004
April 01, 2004	$0.18	02/26/2004	03/01/2004
January 02, 2004	$0.18	11/26/2003	12/01/2003

Dividends Summary

Lee Enterprises, Inc. has issued 20 dividend payments over the past 4 years
The most recent dividend was paid 6139 days ago, on October 1, 2008
The first recorded dividend was paid on January 2, 2004
The highest dividend payout was $0.19 per share
The average dividend over this 4 year span is $0.18 per share
Lee Enterprises, Inc. has increased its dividend payments by 5.56% since 2004

Company News

Nathan Bekke Named Chief Operating Officer

Nathan Bekke has been named Chief Operating Officer of Lee Enterprises, a leading provider of local news and information. Bekke has played a key role in Lee's digital transformation and has been instrumental in driving revenue and audience growth.

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Page data last updated 07/23/2025 22:12:02 UTC Dividend yield is calculated using only dividends that have already been paid. Future or declared dividends are not included