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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Three months ended Nine months ended
(Thousands of Dollars and Shares, Except Per Share Data)June 28,
2026		June 29,
2025		June 28,
2026		June 29,
2025
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated:4,675 (1,920)(3,085)(31,179)
Weighted average common shares22,248 6,232 14,107 6,214 
Less weighted average restricted common shares(16)(120)(67)(171)
Basic average common shares22,232 6,112 14,040 6,043 
Dilutive restricted common shares54 — — — 
Diluted average common shares22,285 6,112 14,040 6,043 
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic0.21 (0.31)(0.22)(5.16)
Diluted0.21 (0.31)(0.22)(5.16)