XML 45 R34.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.24.2.u1
(Loss) Earnings Per Common Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 23, 2024
Mar. 24, 2024
Dec. 24, 2023
Jun. 25, 2023
Mar. 26, 2023
Dec. 25, 2022
Jun. 23, 2024
Jun. 25, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]                
(Loss) income attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated: $ (4,266) $ (12,179) $ 688 $ 1,503 $ (5,885) $ 1,099 $ (15,757) $ (3,283)
Weighted average common shares (in shares) 6,080     6,051     6,080 6,045
Less weighted average restricted common stock (in shares) (215)     (173)     (195) (172)
Basic average common shares (in shares) 5,865     5,878     5,885 5,873
Dilutive restricted common stock (in shares) 0     30     0 0
Diluted average common shares (in shares) 5,865     5,908     5,885 5,873
(Loss) earnings per common share:                
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.73)     $ 0.26     $ (2.68) $ (0.56)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.73)     $ 0.25     $ (2.68) $ (0.56)