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LEE ENTERPRISES INC (LEE)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — LEE

Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LEE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak
33 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 39 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding LEE is almost the same as a year ago (-1 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

12 buying10 selling
Last quarter: 12 funds bought or added vs 10 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~4 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 4 → 7 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 12% medium ■ 15% new
24 out of 33 hedge funds have held LEE for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~4 new funds/quarter

6 → 4 → 4 → 7 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 4 → 7 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 73% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 33 current holders: 24 (73%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100

14% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
2.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — LEE

In 2025 Q4, 12 hedge funds were net buyers of LEE (4 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 10 reduced or exited (5 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 33.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LEE

How many hedge funds hold LEE — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of LEE vs. share price

Market Analysis: LEE

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LEE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 4 days 32 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 32 33 -3.03%
13F Shares 3M 2M 16.07%
Total Value $12M $12M 1.81%
New Positions 4 6 -2
Increased Positions 7 5 +2
Closed Positions 5 10 -5
Reduced Positions 5 5 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

32 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in LEE. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:
Top 25 institutional holders of LEE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Solas Capital Management, LLC 8.02% 1,684,486 $13.9M
2 CANNELL CAPITAL LLC 2.29% 433,281 $3.7M
3 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.10% 17,000 $146K
4 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.05% 585,376 $5.0M
5 Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC 0.04% 11,400 $98K
6 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.02% 22,425 $193K
7 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.01% 219,199 $1.9M
8 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.01% 5,000 $43K
9 TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% 219,966 $1.9M
10 WESTPORT ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% 540 $5K
11 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 50,000 $430K
12 Centiva Capital, LP 0.00% 31,382 $270K
13 Clayton Financial Group LLC 0.00% 200 $2K
14 MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 102,248 $880K
15 MARSHALL WACE, LLP 0.00% 23,561 $203K
16 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 46,881 $404K
17 SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% 83,903 $722K
18 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 252,159 $2.2M
19 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 570 $5K
20 ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% 29,902 $257K
21 CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% 26,739 $230K
22 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 48,640 $419K
23 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.00% 3 —
24 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 7,996 $69K
25 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 30 —
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — LEE ENTERPRISES INC (LEE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LEE?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LEE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for LEE?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 12 funds bought or added vs 10 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for LEE holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100: 16 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held LEE?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 24 out of 33 hedge funds have held LEE for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.