Company / Interest Expense
LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc Interest Expense History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$64.2M
FY2018
5-year range
$64.2M / $89.4M
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
-11.3%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Interest Expense has declined for 3 consecutive years, from $89M in FY2015 to $64M in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$64M in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.0%.
Improved from $80M to $64M over the past 2 years.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -10.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc's interest expense has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +4.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2018, interest expense decreased 11.3% year-over-year.
- Peak interest expense was recorded in FY2015.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | $64.2M | -11.3% |
| FY2017 | $72.4M | -9.2% |
| FY2016 | $79.7M | -10.9% |
| FY2015 | $89.4M | +7.7% |
| FY2014 | $83.1M | +57.7% |
| FY2013 | $52.7M | -16.5% |
| FY2012 | $63.1M | -16.3% |
| FY2011 | $75.4M | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026