E. W. Scripps Co (SSP)

Currency in USD
2.615
-0.075(-2.79%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
2.6102.680
52 wk Range
2.0205.390
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
2.69
Open
2.68
Day's Range
2.61-2.68
52 wk Range
2.02-5.39
Volume
299.91K
Average Volume (3m)
623.89K
1-Year Change
20.7373%
Book Value / Share
-3.48
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
4.933
Upside
+88.66%
Members' Sentiments
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Analysts do not anticipate the company will be profitable this year

E. W. Scripps Co News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 4.933
(+88.66% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Hold3.80+45.04%4.70Maintain11/08/2026
Benchmark
Buy8.00+205.34%10.00Maintain11/05/2026
Guggenheim
Hold---Maintain06/03/2026
Benchmark
Buy10.00+281.68%8.00Maintain27/02/2026
Wells Fargo
Hold3.90+48.85%3.00Maintain22/01/2026

E. W. Scripps Co Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • E.W. Scripps reported Q1 2026 net loss of $0.20/share, beating forecast of $0.56/share loss by 64%; revenue at $516.87M slightly missed estimates.
  • Local media division revenue rose 5.8% YoY to $331M; core advertising grew 7% driven by sports partnerships and Scripps Sports Network launch.
  • Stock fell 2.99% to $4.56 in premarket despite earnings beat; company carries $2.2B net debt amid macroeconomic and Nielsen measurement headwinds.
  • Q2 2026 guidance projects $555.1M revenue with $0.73/share loss; expects record political ad revenue in midterm cycle and EBITDA gains by 2027.
  • CEO Symson emphasized sports and political advertising strategy success; connected TV revenue surged 26% YoY as digital transformation continues.
Last Updated: 08/05/2026, 16:34
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Earnings

Latest Release
06/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.35 / -0.24
Revenue / Forecast
490.4M / 520.24M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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P/E Ratio
−0.2x−5.7x5.5x
PEG Ratio
0.000.020.01
Price/Book
−0.8x2.1x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
0.1x0.7x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
87.2%12.4%32.9%
Fair Value Upside
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The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. The Local Media segment engages in the operation of broadcast television stations and related digital activities; production of over-the-air news, information, sports, and entertainment content through broadcast, digital, mobile, social, and over-the-top platforms; and running of network programming, local sporting events, syndicated programming and original programming; and provision of core and political advertising services. Its Scripps Networks segment operates national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV, as well as entertainment brands under the ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus, and Laff names through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and/or digital distribution. The company also operates the Scripps National Spelling Bee, an educational program. It serves its audiences and businesses through cable and satellite service providers. The E.W. Scripps Company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Employees
4600

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
19.64M21.19%52.82M
Other Institutional Investors
52.59M56.75%141.46M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
20.45M22.06%55.00M
Total
92.67M100.00%249.28M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Sinclair, Inc.8.23%7,625,40120,512
BlackRock, Inc.5.07%4,695,07012,630

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FAQ

What Is the E W Scripps (NASDAQ: SSP) Share Price Today?

The E W Scripps stock price today is 2.615 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does E W Scripps (SSP) Trade On?

E W Scripps is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for E W Scripps?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for E W Scripps is "SSP."

What Is the Current E W Scripps Market Capitalisation?

As of today, E W Scripps (NASDAQ: SSP) market cap is 243.260M USD.

What Is E W Scripps's (SSP) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The E W Scripps EPS is currently -14.25 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next E W Scripps Earnings Date?

E W Scripps's next earnings report will be released on 05/11/2026.

Is SSP a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's E W Scripps moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for SSP stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has E W Scripps Stock Split?

E W Scripps has split 2 times. (See the SSP stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does E W Scripps Have?

E W Scripps has 4600 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of E W Scripps (NASDAQ: SSP)?

As of 19/10/2026, E W Scripps (SSP) is trading at a share price of 2.615 USD, with a previous close of 2.690 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 2.610 USD to 2.680 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 2.020 USD to 5.390 USD.

What Is E W Scripps (SSP) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for E W Scripps is 4.933 USD, with a high estimate of 8 USD and a low estimate of 3 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +88.66% Upside potential.

What Is the SSP Premarket Price?

SSP's last pre-market stock price is 2.560 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,130.000, and the stock has decreased by -0.130, or -4.830%.

What Is the SSP After Hours Price?

SSP's last after hours stock price is 2.500 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.190, or -7.060%.
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