E.W. Scripps Prepares Board Slate Ahead of 2026 Meeting

E. W. Scripps Company Class A ( (SSP) ) has provided an update.

Ahead of its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, The E.W. Scripps Company has been informed by the Scripps Family Agreement signatories that current directors Charles Barmonde, Monica Holcomb and Raymundo H. Granado Jr. are expected to stand for re-election to the board, signaling continuity in the company’s governance structure. The Scripps family group has also recommended longtime family-office executive Tracy Tunney Ward for nomination to the board, and the Nominating & Governance Committee will evaluate her candidacy alongside the full director slate, underscoring the family’s ongoing influence over board composition and the company’s leadership direction.

The most recent analyst rating on (SSP) stock is a Hold with a $3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on E. W. Scripps Company Class A stock, see the SSP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SSP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SSP is a Neutral.

The overall score reflects a mixed outlook. Strong technical indicators and strategic initiatives in sports and connected TV are positive, but financial performance concerns and valuation issues weigh on the score. The company’s ability to manage debt and leverage growth areas will be crucial for future performance.

To see Spark’s full report on SSP stock, click here.

More about E. W. Scripps Company Class A

The E.W. Scripps Company is a media organization historically controlled in part by members of the Scripps family, with corporate governance overseen by a board of directors whose composition is influenced by a long-standing Scripps Family Agreement among key family shareholders.

Average Trading Volume: 1,172,390

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $303.7M

See more data about SSP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.